Windows 10 Operating System _ Create SNIPPING TOOL shortcut

 

Copilot , how do i create a Snipping Tool shortcut because i am clueless eventhough it may sounds simple ? THANKS for the answer Copilot.

No worries — creating a Snipping Tool shortcut is straightforward once you know the steps. Here’s a clear guide so you can make one and then pin it to your taskbar:

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🖱️ Step-by-Step: Create a Snipping Tool Shortcut

1. Go to Desktop
   Minimize all windows so you’re on your Desktop.

2. Right-click empty space
   Choose New → Shortcut.

3. Enter the Snipping Tool command
   In the location box, type:

   snippingtool.exe
   

   (If your Windows 10 version uses Snip & Sketch, type ms-screenclip: instead.)

4. Name the shortcut
   Call it Snipping Tool (or Snip & Sketch) and click Finish.
   → You now have a shortcut icon on your Desktop.

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📌 Pin the Shortcut to Taskbar

1. Right-click the new shortcut.
2. Select Pin to taskbar.
3. The Snipping Tool icon will now stay on your taskbar permanently, even after reboot.

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🔄 Optional: Auto-Launch at Startup

If you want Snipping Tool to open automatically every time you boot:

1. Press Windows + R, type shell:startup, and hit Enter.
2. Copy your shortcut into this Startup folder.
3. Restart your laptop — Snipping Tool will launch at boot, and its icon will remain on the taskbar.

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✅ With this setup, you’ll always have the Snipping Tool handy in Tablet Mode, just like your speaker, battery, and Wi-Fi icons.

Would you like me to also show you how to create a Snip & Sketch shortcut (the newer version of Snipping Tool) so you can use extra features like delayed capture and quick annotation?