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Step 2: Right-click on Snipping Tool shortcut, click Properties.

Step 3: Under Shortcut tab, click the field next to Shortcut key, and then enter a keyboard shortcut that you would like to use to launch Snipping Too. Note that Windows automatically adds Ctrl + Alt as prefix. So it’s wise to use a shortcut such as Ctrl + Al + S as the keyboard shortcut.

Tip: Please note that you can also pin Snipping tool to the taskbar and then use the Windows key plus numerical key to launch the tool. For instance, if you pinned the Snipping tool to the extreme left of the taskbar (next to the Start icon), then you press Windows + 1 key to launch Snipping tool.

Instructions for Windows 7

Step 1: Go to Start > All programs > Accessories. Right-click on Snipping Tool and select Properties.

Step 2: Move to the Shortcut tab. Select the Shortcut key box, and then press any desired keyboard key as your shortcut to the program.

Step 3: Windows will define the new shortcut to the Snipping Tool and will also embed Ctrl + Alt as the prefix to the shortcut. If you have assigned “S” key to Snipping Tool then you need to press Ctrl + Alt + S to launch, for instance.

Step 4: Click Apply and remember your new keyboard shortcut!