TECHNICAL TIPS (SCREENSHOTTING FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY)

Taking screenshots is a common task that can greatly enhance productivity, whether from an e-book, video, image, document or even your computer screen. The Snipping Tool/Snip and Sketch are built-in Microsoft Windows utilities that offer a range of features that make capturing and annotating screenshots simple and effective. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the Snipping Tool/Snip and Sketch:

Steps on how to use the Snipping Tool on your Computer:

1. Opening the Snipping Tool:

• Windows 10: Search for "Snipping Tool" in the Start menu.

• Windows 7/8: You can also find it in the Accessories folder in the Start menu.

The Snipping Tool  icon looks like this:

2. Types of Snips:

• Free-form Snip: Draw a free-form shape around the area you want to capture.

• Rectangular Snip: Drag the cursor around the area to form a rectangle.

• Window Snip: Select a window to capture.

• Full-screen Snip: Capture the entire screen.
   

3. Using Snipping Tool:

• Open the Snipping Tool and click on the mode you want to use.

• Click "New" and create the snip by drawing or selecting the area you want to capture.

• After capturing, the snip will open in a new window where you can annotate, save, or share it.
   

4. Annotations:

• Use the pen tool to draw or write on the screenshot.

• Use the highlighter tool to highlight important areas.

• Use the eraser tool to remove annotations.
   

5. Saving and Sharing:

• Click the save icon or press Ctrl+S to save your snip.

• Choose the file format (PNG, JPEG, GIF) and location to save the file.

• Use the copy button to copy the snip to the clipboard and paste into documents or emails.
   

Using the Snip & Sketch tool on your Computer

1. Opening Snip & Sketch:

• Windows 10: Press Windows Key + Shift + S to open Snip & Sketch directly.

This what the icon of Snip & Sketch looks like

Capturing a Snip:

• After pressing Windows Key + Shift + S, the screen will dim, and a small menu will appear at the top.

• Choose the type of snip you want to capture: Rectangular, Free-form, Window, or Full-screen.

• The captured snip is automatically copied to the clipboard and a notification appears.
   

2. Editing and Annotating:

• Click on the notification to open the snip in Snip & Sketch.

• Use the various tools (pen, pencil, highlighter) to annotate the screenshot.

• Use the ruler and protractor for precise measurements.
   

3. Saving and Sharing:

• Click the save icon or press Ctrl+S to save your snip.

• Choose the file format and location to save the file.

• Use the share button to share the snip via email or other apps.