Windows Snipping Tool keyboard shortcuts
Snipping Tool is the screenshot and screen recording app built into Windows. Its keys open the capture overlay from anywhere, grab the full screen, and then pick a mode, set a delay, copy, or save in the editor.
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Open a screenshot or screen-recording overlay from anywhere in Windows.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Open the screenshot snipping overlay | Windows + Shift + S |
| Open the screen-recording overlay | Windows + Shift + R |
| Capture the full screen to the clipboard | Print Screen |
Snipping Tool editor
Use these commands after opening a capture in the Snipping Tool editor.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Choose a snipping mode | Alt + M |
| Create a new snip in the current mode | Alt + N |
| Move between snipping modes | Shift + Arrow keys |
| Choose a capture delayThe source lists delay choices from one to five seconds. | Alt + D |
| Copy the snip | Ctrl + C |
| Save the snip | Ctrl + S |
Source
official Microsoft Snipping Tool shortcuts · Checked
Microsoft Snipping Tool help checked September 1, 2026. The capture overlay supports screenshots and screen recordings on current Windows.