Taking a screenshot is a basic function that every computer user should know. However, with a Microsoft Surface device, it can be more efficient and effective than just taking a simple screenshot. In this article, we’ll show you how to use the snipping tool on your Surface device to take a screenshot and annotate it with your Surface Pen.
The snipping tool is a built-in Windows app that allows you to capture a screenshot of your screen in different shapes and sizes. It’s available on all Windows 10 or Windows 11 computers, but it’s especially useful on Surface devices because it allows you to quickly and easily utilize your Surface Pen. Here’s how to access the snipping tool on your Surface device:
1. Keyboard shortcut: Windows + Shift + S
2. Start menu: Type “snip” and click “Snipping Tool”
3. Surface Pen: Undock your Surface Pen from the bottom and click the Snipping Tool icon on the context menu that appears.
Once you have the snipping tool open, you’ll see four options at the top: rectangular snip, freeform snip, window snip, and full-screen snip. Choose the option that best fits your needs and snip away!
With the Surface Pen, you can easily make precise snips and annotations. For example, select the freeform snip and use your Surface Pen to draw the shape you want to snip. Once you have your snip, the real fun begins.
The snipping tool offers several pen options that allow you to annotate your screenshot. You can choose from different colors and sizes to write and draw on your snip, add highlights, erase mistakes, and more. You can even use the ruler and protractor tools to draw straight lines and perfect circles.
When you’re done, you can save your annotated snip or copy it to paste it somewhere else. With the snipping tool on Microsoft Surface devices, it’s easy to take a screenshot and add additional information to it with your Surface Pen.
In conclusion, the snipping tool is an essential tool for Microsoft Surface devices, and it’s a great way to take screenshots quickly and easily. With the added bonus of using your Surface Pen to annotate your snips, you can communicate your ideas more effectively. So, give it a try and see how it can improve your workflow!