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Microsoft Debuts New Windows 11 Snipping Tool

In the latest Windows 11 preview, Microsoft is launching the new Snipping Tool, alongside UI changes for Calculator and Mail and Calendar.

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Earlier this month, 's Windows and Surface boss Panos Panay teased the new Snipping Tool for . As we pointed out at the time, the feature takes the elements of 's Snip & Sketch but brings back the old name. It was unclear whether this would be an all-in-one new service or whether Skip & Sketch would remain alongside.

It turns out the former is the case. Microsoft is now rolling out a new Windows 11 preview build to the Dev and Beta channels. Specifically, this is build 22000.132 and brings the integrated Microsoft Teams experience.

You will also find the new Snipping Tool in this build. As predicted the new feature is complete replacing Skip & Sketch and taking some of its abilities. It is also worth noting the Mail and Calendar apps have also been updated to reflect the new “Flow” design language of Windows 11.

Looking more closely at the Snipping Tool, it gets some features directly from Snip & Sketch. Snip & Sketch provides more power and functionality than its predecessors, including a keyboard shortcut (Win+Shift+S) for easy access. Additional features include creating screenshots in random shapes and an in-built image editor.

Other App Improvements

Also in the new Windows 11 preview, Microsoft is rolling out a new Calculator app experience. It gets the rounded corners and overall aesthetic of the platform.

Windows-11-Calculator-App

That is the same story for Mail and Calendar. Like many aspects of Windows 11, the changes seem to start and stop with a mere design overhaul… i.e., no new features.

If you want to know more about Microsoft's changes in this newest preview, check out Windows Blog source below.

Windows-11-Mail-And-Calendar

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Luke Jones
Luke Jones
Luke has been writing about all things tech for more than five years. He is following Microsoft closely to bring you the latest news about Windows, Office, Azure, Skype, HoloLens and all the rest of their products.

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