How to Assign a Hot Key Short Cut to the Snipping Tool in Windows 7

Posted by David • Oct 10th, 2009 12:00:18 pm - Subscribe | Mood: good | Music: No Music

Explains how to assign a Windows Hot Key Short Cut to the Snipping Tool in Windows 7.

Windows 7 has a pretty awesome new screen shot utility that allows you to highlight a part or all of your screen and save it to .JPG, .GIF, .PNG, and .HTML (.MHT). Well what if you were able to assign a hotkey to the snipping tool for easier access? Wouldn't hurt, huh?

Here's How to Assign a Hot Key Short Cut to the Snipping Tool in Windows 7.

Start
All Programs
Go to Accessories
Right Click on Snipping Tool
Select Properties
Now simply enter in the shortcut key text box something like CTRL+F12.
Ok

Now every time you press CTRL+F12 simultaneously your Windows Snipping Tool will be available. Keep in mind you can do this with many windows programs.

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