Snagit - Setting as Default Snipping Tool - Windows 11

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Windows 11 uses the Snipping Tool by default when performing Print Screens.  This will change the default to use Snagit instead.

Detailed Steps:

  1. 1. Disable Snipping Tool:
    • Go to Windows Settings (Win+I).
    • Search for "Accessibility keyboard settings".
    • Find the "Use the Print screen key to open screen capture" option and toggle it off. 
  2. 2. Enable Snagit Hotkey Override:
    • Open Snagit and go to File > Capture Preferences > Hotkeys. 
    • Check the box next to "Allow Snagit to override other hotkey assignments". 
    • Click OK. 
  3. 3. Configure Snagit for Print Screen Capture:
    • In the Snagit Capture Window, click the text under the red Capture button (this is the Global Hotkey). 
    • Press the Print Screen key on your keyboard to assign it as the hotkey. 
    • You can further customize Snagit's capture settings (like image, video, or panoramic) under the "Capture Window" settings. 

Important Notes:

  • Snagit must be open: for the Print Screen key to function as a Snagit capture shortcut.
  • You may need to restart Snagit: after making these changes.
  • To ensure Snagit starts automatically, go to File > Capture Preferences and under the General tab, make sure "Run Snagit when Windows starts" is checked
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