To access the Snipping Tool in Windows 7

1. Click Start
2. Select All Programs
3. Select Accessories
4. Click Snipping Tool

To access the Snipping Tool in Windows 8 and 8.1

1. Click Start to access the Start screen
2. Type snipping
3. Click on the Snipping Tool when it appears

To access the Snipping Tool in Windows 10

1. Locate Cortana to the right of the Start button
2. Type snipping
3. Click on the Snipping Tool when it appears

To capture a snip

1. Load the Snipping Tool
2. Click the arrow next to the New button
3. Select a snip type from the menu
4. Use your mouse or tablet pen to capture a snip

To capture a snip of a menu

1. Open Snipping Tool
2. Press the Esc key
3. Open the menu that you want to capture
4. Press Ctrl + Print Screen
5. Click the arrow next to the New button
6. Select a snip type from the menu
7. Use your mouse or tablet pen to capture the menu

To annotate a snip

1. Use a mouse or tablet pen to write on or around the snip

To save a snip

1. Click Save Snip
2. Enter a name for the snip in the Save As dialog box
3. Select a location to save the snip in
4. Select the file type (.PNG or .JPEG are preferred)
   
5. Click Save

To share a snip

1. Click the arrow on the Send Snip button
2. Select an option from the menu