
#SNIP HOTKEY WINDOWS#
Unfortunately, Windows 11 does not provide an option to choose the default screenshot utility, so you might need to change the settings in the installed software. It is also worth mentioning that third-party applications can sometimes override the default Print Screen button behavior. Rename the newly created entry as Scancode Map. In the right-side pane, right-click on the empty space and select New -> Binary Value. Navigate to HKEYLOCAL MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetControlKeyboard Layout. Alternatively, you can use the default Win + Shift + S shortcut to launch Snip and Sketch from anywhere. From: Type regedit in the Search or Run box and press Enter.

If your keyboard has no Print Screen button, you can remap it using the PowerToys app or any other keyboard mapping software. Click No thanks (you can also enable that feature if you will), then restart your computer.Īfter that, you will be able to take screenshots using the Snip and Sketch app invoked by the Print Screen button. Note: After you enable the Print Screen key to launch Snip and Sketch, Windows 11 may prompt you to turn on automatic screenshots upload to OneDrive when you press the Print Screen button.


You can enable the Print Screen key to launch Snip and Sketch in Windows 11. By far, the quickest and the most convenient way to take a screenshot in Windows 11 is to use the Print Screen button. Advertisement You can launch Snip and Sketch using a keyboard shortcut or a shortcut on the Desktop.
