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.
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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RobinMc1969
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I have Windows 7, but I can't find the Snipping tool. Could someone tell me where to look for it? ( I clicked on the Start button and typed 'snipping tool' into the search programs and files box, but nothing matched.)
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RobinMc1969
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yessharon
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The only other idea I have is to try the Vista Trouble Shooting info listed on the last page of the tutorial.
I research this on the web and the other solutions seemed to complicated for me to recommend.
There is a free 30 day trial for Snagit but the cost after 30 days is $49.
Another solution is to use the print screen key on your keyboard. You can then paste on a word or other document and then save as a jpg or png.
Or use Picasa which is free https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/yessharon/blog/take-webinar-notes-using-picasa-screen-shots.
I research this on the web and the other solutions seemed to complicated for me to recommend.
There is a free 30 day trial for Snagit but the cost after 30 days is $49.
Another solution is to use the print screen key on your keyboard. You can then paste on a word or other document and then save as a jpg or png.
Or use Picasa which is free https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/yessharon/blog/take-webinar-notes-using-picasa-screen-shots.
RobinMc1969
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