How to screenshot a selected area of the screen on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can take screenshots in multiple ways with different apps. However, the Snipping Tool is perhaps the best option for most users since it includes the tools to capture the screen in different ways, including the ability to screenshot a selected area of the screen.
Technically, using the Snipping Tool app, you have at least three ways to take a screenshot from a region. You can use the rectangle, freeform, and the option to screenshot a specific window.
In this how-to guide, I'll explain the steps to take screenshots but only from a selected area, not in full-screen, on Windows 11.
On Windows 11, you can take screenshots in multiple ways with different apps. However, the Snipping Tool is perhaps the best option for most users since it includes the tools to capture the screen in different ways, including the ability to screenshot a selected area of the screen.
Technically, using the Snipping Tool app, you have at least three ways to take a screenshot from a region. You can use the rectangle, freeform, and the option to screenshot a specific window.
In this how-to guide, I'll explain the steps to take screenshots but only from a selected area, not in full-screen, on Windows 11.
Rectangle screenshot
To take a screenshot from a selected area on Windows 11, use these steps:
- Open Start.
- Search for Snipping Tool and click the top result to open the app.
- Quick tip: You can use the "Windows key + Shift + S" keyboard shortcut to bring up the app tools.
- Choose the Rectangle option.
- Click the New button.
- Select the area to take the screenshot using the mouse pointer.
Freeform screenshot
To screenshot part of the screen with the freeform option, use these steps:
- Open Start.
- Search for Snipping Tool and click the top result to open the app.
- Choose the Freeform option.
- Click the New button.
- Circle the area to take the screenshot using the mouse pointer.