Windows 7: The New Windows Screen Capture
Taking a picture of your desktop or something on your computer screen can be a difficult task, especially if…
This is our 6th tip in our series “Windows 7 – 15 Tips You Need to Know”. This information is also available in our “Windows 7: 15 Tips You Need To Know” eBook.
…you don’t have any photo editing software on your computer.
However, with Windows 7, making a screen capture is very fast and easy!
In Windows 7 there is a new utility called the Snipping Tool. The Snipping Tool is a new, faster way to take a picture of what is on your computer screen.
There are 4 different aspects of the Snipping Tool for Windows 7:
- Free-form snip
- Rectangular snip
- Window snip
- Full-screen snip.
Free-form snip is a Windows 7 feature that allows you to draw a path with your mouse (even a circle or triangle) and, when you release your mouse button, your computer will take a snapshot picture of the specific area that you cut out. You can then choose to draw on this picture or save it to your computer.
The rectangular snip feature basically takes a snapshot picture of a specific rectangular location on your screen. Simply, click and drag your mouse to a certain size rectangle. When you let go of your mouse, your computer will take a snapshot picture of the area that you highlighted.
The window snip allows you to take a picture of a certain program, window, or browser screen that is running on your computer, as well as a picture of you taskbar or other areas of your PC.
Finally, with a full-screen snip you can take a snapshot picture of everything that is shown on your screen. This is similar to the old “Print Screen” function.
With Windows 7, you will be able to quickly take pictures of your screen and share with friends, family, or even tech support!
If you are experiencing any problems attempting to make a screen capture or you need help with your computer – feel free to visit www.YourComputerHelpDesk.com, contact us, or call us at (800) 573-0234.
