SNIPPING TOOL on Vista

I LOVE Vista and it appears there are so many functions that I am still constantly learning. Well, I was was in accessory portion of the start menu I noticed Snipping Tool. So...I thought I would check it out. All this time I was using the print screen and the cropping as necessary. THIS IS GREAT! You can copy to your clip board, you can save or email directly from this great tool

This is how it works

To capture a snip

1. Open Snipping Tool by clicking the Start button, clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, and then clicking Snipping Tool.

2. Click the arrow next to the New button, select a snip type from the menu, and then use your mouse or tablet pen to capture a snip.

To capture a snip of a menu

If you want to capture a snip of a menu, such as the Start menu, follow these steps:

1. Open Snipping Tool by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, and then clicking Snipping Tool.

2. After you open Snipping Tool, press ESC, and then open the menu that you want to capture.

3. Press CTRL+PRINT SCREEN.

4. Click the arrow next to the New button, select a snip type from the menu, and then use your mouse or tablet pen to capture the menu.

To annotate a snip

• Use a mouse or tablet pen to write on or around the snip.

To save a snip

1. Click the Save Snip button.

2. In the Save As dialog box, enter a name for the snip, choose a location to save the snip in, and then click Save.

To share a snip

• Click the arrow on the Send Snip button, and then select an option from the menu.

THE ABOVE IS ALL FROM http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/1337cdba-52a2-4704-ad4d-2d7bace605b41033.mspx?pf=true

I LOVE IT! It has really been very beneficial in my business, I only wish that I knew about it months ago! If you have found other really cool tricks that would be great to use in our trade. I would love to hear about it.