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Snipping Tool

Last Updated May 24, 2021 1:55 pm

In Windows Vista the Snipping Tool can be used to capture a screenshot (or a snip) of anything on your screen by launching the application then using the mouse to draw a box around the area you want to capture. In addition to grabbing the snip you can also annotate, save or share the image. In Windows Vista the Snipping Tool can be accessed by selecting:

Start > All Programs > Accessories > Snipping Tool

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