How to set Print Screen to open the Snip and Sketch Tool in Windows 10

Description: This article will show you how to set the Print Screen to open the Snip and Sketch Tool in Windows 10. This will allow you to open the Snip tool to take a screenshot of just part of your screen by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard.

  1. Right click on the Start button then choose Settings.
    Quick Access Menu, Settings
  2. From the Windows Settings screen that appears, select Ease of Access.
    Windows Settings, Devices
  3. Under Devices select Keyboard.
    Windows Settings, Devices, Keyboard
  4. Under Keyboard options, scroll down to the option for Print screen shortcut and toggle the slider to turn the setting On.
    Windows Settings, Keyboard options, Print screen shortcut
  5. Pressing the Print Screen key on the keyboard will now open the Snip & Sketch menu at the top of the screen.
    Snip & Sketch Menu

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