How to Use the Snipping Tool’s Text Actions Features in Windows 10

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Using the Snipping Tool's Text Actions Features in Windows 10

The Snipping Tool in Windows 10 is a handy utility for capturing screenshots, and it comes with text actions features that allow you to annotate and add text to your snips. Here's how to use these text actions features:

1. Open the Snipping Tool:

Type "Snipping Tool" in the Windows search bar and select the app from the results. Alternatively, you can use the "Snipping Tool" shortcut from the Start menu.

2. Capture a Snip:

Click on the "New" button in the Snipping Tool to capture a screenshot of the area you want to snip. Once you've taken the snip, it will open in the Snipping Tool editor.

3. Annotate with Text:

In the Snipping Tool editor, click on the "Pen" icon, which is the third icon from the left in the toolbar. This will allow you to draw freehand on the snip. Select the text icon from the toolbar, which looks like an "A." You can now click anywhere on the snip to add a text box.

4. Enter Text:

Click on the location in the snip where you want to add text. A text box will appear, and you can start typing your desired text. You can also adjust the text size, font, and color using the formatting options in the toolbar.

5. Edit Text:

To edit the text you've added, simply click inside the text box, and you can make changes to the text or its formatting.

6. Move and Resize Text:

You can click and drag the text box to move it to a different location on the snip. Click and drag the corners of the text box to resize it as needed.

7. Save and Share:

Once you've added text to your snip, click on "File" in the top left corner and select "Save As" to save the snip with the added text. You can choose the file format and location to save it. You can also use the "Copy" option to copy the snip with text to your clipboard for easy sharing or pasting into documents.

8. Additional Annotations:

In addition to adding text, you can use other annotation tools such as the pen and highlighter to mark up your snip as needed.

The Snipping Tool's text actions features are a simple and effective way to add text to your screenshots in Windows 10, making it a versatile tool for creating annotated and informative snips.

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