4 Ways to Fix Snipping Tool Keyboard Shortcut Not Working

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Assign PrtScn Key to Launch Snipping Tool

If you can open the Snipping Tool or if one of the relevant shortcut keys is damaged, you can also use the Print Screen shortcut keys (Windows + PrtSc key) to open the Snipping Tool in Windows. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenSettingsusing the Windows + I key. Here, click onAccessibilityin the sidebar >Keyboard.

Step 2:Then, turn on the toggle forUse the Print screen button to open screen snipping.

Fix 2: Turn on Clipboard History

The Snipping Tool uses your device’s clipboard to store screenshots temporarily. This means that if the clipboard history is off, it might cause issues when using the Tool. If so, you can go into the clipboard settings and turn on the history. Here’s how.

Step 1:Use the Windows + I keys to openSettings. Click onSystemin the sidebar. Then, click onClipboard.

Step 2:Turn on the toggle forClipboard history.

Also Read:How to fix the recording stopped error in Snipping Tool for Windows 11

Fix 3: Check Windows Notification Settings

The Snipping Tool notifies you once the screenshot is taken. However, if the notification settings are off or Focus Mode is on, Windows might restrict the Snipping Tool app. This can also cause issues the next time you open the Snipping Tool. Here’s how to ensure Notification settings are enabled on Windows 11.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand click onSystemfrom the sidebar. Here, click onNotifications.

Step 2:Turn on the toggle forNotifications.

Step 3:Now, scroll down and turn on the toggle forSnipping Tool. Additionally, to turn off Focus Mode, click onFocus.

Step 4:Here, click onStop focus sessionto disable the Focus Mode on your Windows device.

Also Read:How to fix Snipping Tool not working on Windows 11

Fix 4: Reset the Snipping Tool

Resetting the Snipping Tool app will clear all app data. So, if the issue of the Snipping Tool keyboard shortcut not working is because of a particular setting or data error, it will be resolved too. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:OpenSettingsusing the Windows + I key and click onApps. Then, click onInstalled apps.

Step 2:Go to Snipping Tool > click on thethree-dot icon>Advanced options.

Step 3:Scroll down and click onReset.

Step 4:Click onResetagain to confirm.

Now, try using the Windows + Shift + S keys to open the Snipping Tool in Windows 11. It should work as usual.

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Last updated on 26 June, 2024

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