Snagit Tutorial: Mastering Key Features in Minutes

If you're looking to streamline screen capture, editing, and sharing processes similar to how you'd use the popular Jing software from within a more robust environment like Snagtity, then look no further than this comprehensive tutorial on using some of the most important features of SnagIt 2021.

In just minutes, we'll walk through setting up Snagit for Windows so that you can quickly capture, edit and share content with ease – all while maintaining the familiar user interface you've grown accustomed to in Jing.

Step-by-Step Setup

Before diving into the meat-and-potatoes of using SnagIt's key features, let's start from scratch by properly installing and configuring it on your Windows machine:

1. Download a trial version (if needed) or launch an existing installation of Snagit 2021.

2. Once launched, click 'Help' > 'Check for Updates.' This ensures you're running the latest version with all bug fixes and new features included.

Taskbar Pinning: Quick Access at Your Fingertails

One feature that truly sets SnagIt apart from other screen capture software is its ability to be pinned directly onto your Windows taskbar. With a simple double-click, you'll have instant access to the most commonly used tools without having to rummage through menus or even alt+tab away from whatever application currently holds focus.

To pin Snagit:

1. Launch SnagIt and click on the 'Snagit' icon located in the top-left corner of your taskbar.

2. Right-click anywhere within this region and select 'Pin to Taskbar.'

3. You should now see a small, blue snailshell icon appear at either end of the task bar depending upon whether you are running Windows 7 or above respectively.

OneClick Capturing: Lightning Fast Screen Snagging

Snagit's OneClick feature provides users with lightning-fast access to their most frequently used capture settings. With just one click (literally!), you can quickly snap a screenshot and automatically save it as an image, copy it to your clipboard for pasting into other applications or even share directly via email or cloud storage services like Google Drive.

To set up OneClick:

1. Open Snagit's preferences by clicking on the 'SnagIt' menu > Preferences (Windows).

2. In the resulting dialog box, click on the 'OneClick' tab located at the left-hand side of your screen.

3. Here you will see a list of pre-configured capture profiles that can be triggered using keyboard shortcuts or mouse gestures.

For example, let's say we want to create a profile called 'Full Screen + Annotated.' To do so:

a) Click on the '+' button located at bottom-right corner of this window.

b) In the ensuing dialog box, give your new profile an appropriate name (e.g., FullScreenAnnotate).

c) Underneath that field, select from one or more options under 'Capture Area' depending upon what area(s) you wish to capture:

i. Window

ii. Region

Once all desired settings have been applied click OK.

Now whenever you press the designated hotkey (Ctrl+Windows + F6 on my machine), Snagit will automatically launch in full-screen mode and capture everything currently visible within its active window region - ready for further editing if needed!

Advanced Editing Tools: Beyond Basic Crop & Resize

While basic crop-and-resize functionality is certainly useful, sometimes you'll need more advanced features to really make your captured images stand out from the crowd. Fortunately, SnagIt delivers with a robust suite of post-capture tools that let you:

* Add text and shapes using various fonts styles sizes colors etcetera

* Apply effects like blurs shadows glow borders etc.

* Crop specific areas or entire screenshots

* Resize individual captures while maintaining their aspect ratio

To access these advanced editing options within SnagIt:

1. Open an existing image capture in the main editor window by double-clicking on it from your computer's file explorer.

You should now see a variety of tools and controls along the top toolbar, including:

a) The 'Crop' tool (looks like scissors)

b) The 'Resize' tool ( looks like two square pieces connected at their corners)

To use these advanced editing features:

1. Select the desired area or entire image by dragging-and-dropping over it using your mouse.

2. Right-click anywhere within this selected region and select from the context menu:

i. Crop

ii. Resize

In conclusion, with just a few simple steps outlined above - setting up Snagit for Windows via taskbar pinning; configuring OneClick capturing profiles for lightning-fast screen snags; and finally diving into more advanced editing tools beyond basic crop & resize - you'll be well on your way to streamlining your entire workflow process similar to how Jing users are accustomed.

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