Snipping Tool

A feature introduced in Windows 7 that allows the user to take all or part of a screen shot and save that image. For example, if you wanted to send a recipe to a friend, but didn't want to send the whole web page to him/her, you would use this tool to crop out just the recipe and send it to them. Above is an image of what this tool looks like. To use this tool, follow the instructions below. NOTE - This feature is not available on Windows 7 Starter edition.

1. Click Start
2. Type in Snipping Tool.
3. Under New, choose whether you would like to Free-form snip, Rectangle Snip, Window snip, or Full Screen snip.
4. Once you have highlighted the Snip you wish to save, a new menu will appear on your toolbar.  You can choose from Save, Copy, or Send the file.  You will also be able to write your own message on the Snip, and/or Highlight the Snip.