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4. Snipping Tool: Flexible and Easy to Use
Snipping Tool is a built-in application in Windows 11 that provides different modes to take screenshots with more options than other methods.
How to Use the Snipping Tool in Windows 11:
- Press Windows Key + Shift + S to open the screenshot mode directly.
- Select the type of screenshot you want:
- Rectangle Snip → Take a screenshot in the shape of a rectangle.
- Freeform Snip → Draw the area you want to capture with a freeform.
- Window Snip → Capture the display of the active application window.
- Fullscreen Snip → Capture the entire screen using Print Screen.
- The screenshot will be saved on the clipboard and can be pasted into other applications such as Paint or Word.
- To edit or save, open the Snipping Tool app to cut, annotate, or save manually.
Advantages of Snipping Tool:
- Flexible, can capture a specific part of the screen.
- Various screenshot modes are available as per the user’s needs.
- Can do basic edits such as cropping and annotation before saving.
- It has a “Delay Mode” feature that allows users to delay taking screenshots by up to 10 seconds – useful for catching dropdown menus or pop-ups that often disappear when the button is pressed.
Disadvantages of the Snipping Tool:
- It doesn’t save files automatically, users have to save them manually.
- There are no shortcuts to save a live image, in contrast to Windows Key + PrtScrn.
5. Xbox Game Bar: Alternative Methods to Take Screenshots
Xbox Game Bar is a feature present in Windows 11, designed for gamers, but also useful for taking screenshots and recording screens.
Steps to Use Xbox Game Bar for Screenshots:
- Press Windows Key + Alt + PrtScrn simultaneously to take a screenshot.
- The screenshot will be automatically saved in the following folder: C:\Users\[Username]\Videos\Captures
- To view and manage screenshots through the Xbox Game Bar interface:
- Press Windows Key + G to open the Xbox Game Bar.
- Select the Capture tab to see a list of screenshots that have been taken.
Advantages of Xbox Game Bar:
- Save screenshots automatically, without the need to manually paste them.
- Suitable for gamers, as it can be used without leaving the game.
- It has additional features, such as screen recording and game streaming.
- It can be accessed directly through the interface Xbox Game Bar (Windows Key + G).
Cons of Xbox Game Bar:
- It can only be used in desktop mode or while playing games.
- The storage folder is located in the “Videos\Captures” directory, which may not be familiar to some users.
- It doesn’t have a direct editing feature, just for capturing the screen.
With the various methods available in Windows 11, taking screenshots has become easier and more flexible. Starting from traditional methods such as Print Screen to advanced tools such as Snipping Tool, every user can find the method that best suits their needs.
By understanding these methods, you can be more efficient in capturing and sharing information from your computer screen.