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How to Make a Screenshot in Windows and Mail It
Capture your screen view and share it
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Search for Snipping Tool > select Mode > select type of screen shot > create screenshot > Save.Windows 10: Search for Snip & Sketch > select New > Mode > create screenshot > Save.You can share your screenshot by emailing it as an attachment.
This article explains how to capture a screenshot using Windows snipping tools and send it via email. Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. How to Take a Screenshot With the Windows Snipping Tool
The Snipping Tool is a quick way to capture screenshots of windows, full screens, or selections of a screen. After you grab a screenshot, send it to someone in an email message. On the left side of the Windows taskbar, select Start to open the Windows Start menu. In Windows 8, swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Search. In the Search box, enter snipping tool. In the Search results, select Snipping Tool. Select Mode. Select the type of screenshot you want to capture. Select the area you want to capture in a screenshot. Select Save and choose where you want to save the screenshot. By default, the screenshot is named Capture. Change the name before saving, if you choose. If you plan to use the Snipping Tool frequently, save time by pinning it to your taskbar. How to Take a Screenshot With Windows Snip & Sketch
In Windows 10, the Snip & Sketch tool lets you grab screenshots of windows, full screens, or selections that you can send in an email message. Type "snip" into the Windows search box. Select Snip & Sketch under Apps. The Snip & Sketch window will open. Select New in the upper-left corner. Select the mode you want to use in the Snip & Sketch bar that appears at the top of the window. Options include Freeform Snip, Window Snip, or Fullscreen Snip. Select the area you want to capture in a screenshot. Select Save in the upper-right corner of the window and choose where you want to save the screenshot. By default, the screenshot is named Annotation along with the date and a sequential number. Change the name before saving if you choose. How to Email a Screenshot With Outlook
No matter what email service you use, the screenshot you saved from the Snipping Tool can be sent as an attachment in an email. If you use Microsoft Outlook as your email service, create and send a screenshot from within an email message. Open Outlook and select New Email to open a new email message. Enter the recipient in the To field, enter a subject in the Subject field, and type your message. Place the cursor inside the body of the email message where you want to add a screenshot. On the ribbon, go to Insert. In the Illustrations group, select Screenshot. The Available Windows gallery appears and shows screenshots of all currently open windows. Choose the window you want to insert. Or, select Screen Clipping at the bottom of the gallery to snip a part of the window you were viewing before you opened Outlook. Outlook adds the screenshot to your email message. Format the image as needed and finish the email. Select Send to mail the message with the screenshot. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When the Snipping Tool Isn't Working in Windows 11 How to Take a Screenshot on a PC How to Use the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 4 Ways to Take Screenshots on Windows 10 How to Use the Video Editor in Windows 11 The 7 Best Screen Capture Software of 2022 How to Take Screenshots in Windows 10, 8, and 7 How to Screenshot on a Surface Pro 8 How to Screenshot on an HP Laptop How to Take a Screenshot on LG Smartphones How to Screenshot in Windows 11 How to Take a Screenshot on PS5 How to Use Snip and Sketch in Windows 10 How to Screenshot on HP Envy How to Screenshot on an Acer Laptop How to Export Emails From Outlook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies