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# Tip of the Week: Use Snipping Tool in Windows 11 to Take Screenshots, Scan QR Codes, and More
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Wednesday, 16 April 2025
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The Snipping Tool is a handy little utility application integrated into Windows that provides users with significant screen-capturing capabilities.
Let’s review how to use it and how it can prove valuable to your business.
## What Can the Snipping Tool Do?
The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 is more than just a screenshot tool; it's a versatile utility for capturing images, recording video, extracting text, and scanning QR codes right from your screen. Forget needing multiple apps; this built-in tool handles many common tasks.
### Taking Screenshots (Snips)
After pressing **Win + Shift + S**, choose Rectangle (drag), Window (click window), Full-screen, or Free-form (draw shape).
*Delay Timer:* Need to capture a menu? Open the full app, select a 3, 5, or 10-second delay, click **+ New** to trigger the action, and wait for the snip prompt.
### Recording Your Screen
*Launch:* Use **Win + Shift + R** or click the **Record** icon in the app.
*Select Area:* Drag to outline the recording region.
*Audio:* Toggle microphone and/or system audio capture on/off.
*Record:* Click **Start.** Use the control bar to **Pause** or **Stop**.
*Save:* Videos save automatically as MP4 files in your Videos\\\\Screen Recordings folder. You might see an option to edit further in Clipchamp, a clip editor bundled into Microsoft 365.
### Extracting Text (OCR) & Redacting Info
*Capture/Open:* Snip an image with text or open one in the Snipping Tool.
*Activate:* Click the **Text Actions** button. Detected text will be highlighted (processed locally on your device).
*Copy:* Select text and press **Ctrl + C**, or click **Copy all text.**
*Redact:* Click **Quick Redact** to hide detected emails and phone numbers automatically. Choose what to redact (emails, phones, or both) via its dropdown.
### Scanning QR Codes
*Capture/Open:* Get an image with a QR code using the Snipping Tool.
*Activate:* Click "Text Actions."
*Interact:* The tool will show a clickable link or the decoded text near the QR code.
### Editing and Saving
*Edit:* After snipping, use the toolbar to **draw** (Pen), **highlight**, **erase**, **add shapes/emoji**, **crop**, and more.
*Clipboard:* Snips copy to your clipboard automatically for pasting **(Ctrl+V)**.
*Save Manually:* Click the **Save icon** or press **Ctrl+S** to save as a PNG, JPG, or GIF file.
*Auto-Save:* Enable **"Automatically save screenshots"** in **Settings** to save every snip as a file (usually in Pictures\\\\Screenshots) and copy it to the clipboard.
*Share:* Use the Share button to send via email or other apps.
### Fast Access Methods
*Image Snip:* Press **Win + Shift + S** for immediate screen capture options (Rectangle, Window, Full-screen, Free-form).
*Video Record:* Press **Win + Shift + R** to jump into the screen recording setup.
*Optional PrtScn:* Remap the Print Screen key via **Settings** > **Accessibility** > **Keyboard**.
## The Snipping Tool Can Cover a Lot of Common Business Needs
Windows 11's Snipping Tool is a powerful, built-in utility for screen capture, recording, text extraction, and more. Its integrated features save time and reduce the need for extra software, making it a handy option for businesses.
Stay tuned for more handy tips and computer best practices!
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