Windows 11 Snipping Tool Updated Features

We are back with a new edition of Scylla Tips and Tricks! In this edition, we are going to re-introduce the Snipping Tool which has been updated for Windows 11. Our original article from 2018 about the Snipping Tool (Capture Areas On Your Screen Using Windows Snipping Tool | The Scylla Group, Inc.) is a great resource on steps about how to capture area of the your screen to create a picture in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft has expanded the functionality of the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 with the option to create a video recording of your screen. Here are the steps on how you can create a recording:

Selecting both the Windows Key and L at the same time will immediately lock your screen. This is a great solution to leave all your applications running while ensuring no one can access your computer while you are away from your desk.

1. Open the Snipping Tool from the start menu. 
   
   
   
2. In the Snipping Tool window, you can select the Camera Icon to switch to the recording options.
   
   
   
3. Selecting the New Option will activate the selecting tool so you can drag over the location that you would like to record. Keep in mind the select area you highlight will no longer be grayed out. 
   
   
4. Once you are ready select the Start Recording option. NOTE: You can also turn on the microphone and speakers to capture audio during the recording. 
   
   
   
5. When you are done recording, select the red Stop button on the top bar.
   
   
   
6. Now the recorded video will be visible in the Snipping Tool. You have the option to select the Save icon in the top right to save the video. 
   

Another feature with this new version in Windows 11, the default settings are your automatically save the pictures or recordings to your profile; for screenshots/pictures the location is your user account Pictures\Screenshots folder and for recordings the location is your user account Videos\Screen Recordings folder.

Sources: How to Record Your Screen on Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows