This guide will show you how to turn on or off the
“Ask to save edited screenshots” feature in the Snipping Tool app on Windows 11.

The Snipping Tool is a free program built into Windows 11. It helps you take pictures of your screen, whether it’s the entire screen, just one window, or a part you select.

You can also do things like
blur or hide text on your screenshots or
turn off screen capture and recording. It even lets you choose whether to include
computer sounds or
microphone sounds when recording.

By default, the Snipping Tool automatically saves your screenshots in
C:Users<your username>VideosScreen Recordings.

In the newest Snipping Tool update, Microsoft added a simple switch to turn on or off the “Ask to save edited screenshots” feature.

How to Turn On “Ask to Save Edited Screenshots”

Follow these easy steps:

Open the Snipping Tool app on your Windows 11 PC. You can find it by typing Snipping Tool in the Start menu search.
Click the three dots (See more) button in the top right corner of the app window, then choose Settings from the dropdown menu.
In the Settings panel, find the “Ask to save edited screenshots” option.
Click the toggle switch next to that option to turn it ON or OFF as you like.
Close the Settings window when you’re done.

That’s it! Now, when you edit a screenshot, Windows will ask if you want to save it (if turned on), or save it automatically without asking (if turned off).

Summary

The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 lets you customize how screenshots are saved.
You can easily turn on or off the “Ask to save edited screenshots” feature in the app’s settings.
This helps you control whether Windows asks you to save edits or saves automatically.
Knowing these options can make taking and saving screenshots faster and easier for you.

For more tips on using the Snipping Tool, check out these helpful guides:

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