On Windows 11, the Snipping Tool now allows users to add different shapes to screenshots and change the color of the fill and outline. This can be useful if you are annotating images and want to point out certain sections with arrows and shapes. Here's how to annotate and spice up your Snipping Tool screenshots with shapes on Windows 11.
The new Windows Snipping Tools add the Shape Highlighter feature
Note again that you can add shapes not only to screenshots, but to any image you open in Snipping Tool. Other recent features include the ability to extract and redact text using 'Text Actions', making Snipping Tool a versatile native screenshot app for Windows.
Let's take a look at some frequently asked questions about adding shapes to screenshots in the Snipping Tool in Windows 11.
To find the version of Snipping Tool, click the three-dot icon in the upper-right corner, select Settings, scroll down and find the version of the app you are using. Update the app via the Microsoft Store or Windows Update in the Settings app.
