Snipping Tool
Windows
Win+Shift+S
Opens the snipping tool to capture part of the screen.
Windows Snipping Tool Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Opens the snipping tool to capture part of the screen. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Win+Shift+S
- Mac
- Cmd+Shift+5
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to snipping tool in Windows with the keyboard
- Open Windows and go to where you want to snipping tool.
- Press Win + Shift + S on Windows or Cmd + Shift + 5 on Mac.
Windows Snipping Tool Shortcut for Windows
Press Win + Shift + S.
Windows Snipping Tool Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Shift + 5.
Windows Snipping Tool Shortcut for Windows Web
We haven't confirmed a Windows Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Windows snipping tool shortcut?
On Windows, press Win + Shift + S. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + 5.
Is there a Mac shortcut to snipping tool in Windows?
Yes: Cmd + Shift + 5.
Does it work in Windows for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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