There are two ways to open the snipping tool in the Windows 7 operating system.

1. Click on the start button and search for snipping tool.
2. Select the icon from your favorites on your toolbar. I like to keep the snipping tool docked on my toolbar because I use it frequently.


A popup window will open on your computer screen
Select the type of snip that you want to make, your choices are:

Free-form Snip
Use your mouse to draw a free form around an option to take a snip. This is good for cutting out a person or a shape.

Rectangular Snip
Most snips will be made by using the rectangular snipping selection. This forms a simple rectangle to snip.

Window Snip
The window snip will select a popup window or a browser window that is open.

Full-Screen Snip
This selection captures the entire screen.


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welshy Premium
Liked, great training.
I also use the Snipping tool all the time, it's more for personal use or to capture images I intend on editing etc. If I'm in WA chat helping or something like that I'll often just use Droplr as it captures and uploads straight away so I can share image.
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yessharon Premium Plus
I haven't tried Droplr. Is it something that you download?
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welshy Premium
Sorry was walking dog.
Droplr is pretty cool, Steve (Ivetriedthat) was using it one day and I've started too.
Just got to https://droplr.com for more details and scroll down and check the Windows desktop app.
Here is a selection capture image just taken of a file I was viewing on screen http://d.pr/i/VB3o
Here is the code I just copied from that file in Notepad++ and wanted to share with you "example" http://d.pr/n/ahhJ
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TJ Books Premium
Nothing cheaper than free, Sharon and it does what I want it to do. My desktop has a paid program.
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TJ Books Premium
No, Sharon! I meant that you showed me a few things I had not done. I have just grabbed an area and saved it for my use.
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yessharon Premium Plus
Glad I could help.
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TJ Books Premium
A few things I have not done. Tnx!
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yessharon Premium Plus
You can always do it tomorrow if it doesn't have to be done today.
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TJ Books Premium
I use this baby too. John
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yessharon Premium Plus
I like it because it is free.
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ECAffiliates Premium
Haven't used this accessory as of yet. Useful gadgets are handy to have around. Thank you.
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yessharon Premium Plus
I use it all the time and it is very handy.
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