#Get out of windows snip mode how to#

Other options are to remind you to save the screen capture to a file if you want to close the app. Fortunately, PrtScr key behavior can be reversed easily. That’s useful to me.īeginning with the Windows 11 Moment 3 Update, pressing the PrintScreen key will open the Snipping tool by default. I’ve checked the option to copy the screen capture to the clipboard. You can even make Windows open the snipping tool automatically, basically replacing the PrintScreen key, but I personally don’t feel the need to do so. There are three areas where you can change settings in the Windows Snipping Tool: the (1) capture mode, (2) delay timer, and (3) settings menu under the three dots. For example, I use Thunderbird as my email client, and there’s no option to use this app: I have to use the Microsoft included email client in Windows. There’s even a sharing button, but I bet that’s something people don’t use very often. The Snipping Tool is a sufficiently advanced screen capture app, but it’s not a match for specialized apps. Further cropping the image is possible, along with Undo/Redo functionality. Other options allow you to touch-write if you’re on a touchscreen-enabled device. Honestly, I can’t imagine what they’re for, especially since there are no markings on these rulers, which makes exact measurements a daunting task. You can also add a ruler or a protractor over the capture, but it’s not saved on disk together with the image. The final result can look something like this: There are quite a few options for the color and size of the highlighter. Highlighter – you can highlight a portion of the image just like you would do with a marker.Ballpoint pen – you can draw a thin red line with the mouse cursor.You need to open the notification I’ve just mentioned in order to access the annotation options.īasically, you have two tools at your disposal: This is the most interesting option if you need to highlight the freshly captured content.

#Get out of windows snip mode how to#

How to Annotate a Screen Capture with the Snipping Tool You need to click the notification to access the screen capture together with all other options for saving and sharing. The notification will show the last screen capture as a thumbnail. If you miss it you can always find it in the Notification Center (WIN + N in Windows 11, WIN + A in Windows 10). Once you finish the capture, a small notification will appear on the bottom right of your main monitor. Full-screen snip – all monitors are captured as soon as you opt for this option, no need to select anything.Window snip – move the mouse then left-click on the desired window you wish to capture.Freehand snip – select a free-form area of the screen to capture, and release the left mouse button when done.Rectangular snip – click and hold the left mouse button to select the desired area of the screen, then release.