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I'm trying to open the Windows tool called SnippingTool and look for an option to start a new snip automatically. Something like this:

cmd c:\Windows\System32\SnippingTool.exe /new

Some ideas?

techraf
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user6167
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/clip will do the trick.

Create a link and add C:\Windows\System32\snippingtool.exe /clip.

Then add it to your task bar.

Every time you click, the selection cross will be shown. After selecting, the selection will be copied to the clip board.

G-Man Says 'Reinstate Monica'
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Alex
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The following command works in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 from the Run dialog (Windows+R) and in shortcut files (.lnk):

ms-screenclip:

If run from the command line, a slightly longer command is needed:

start ms-screenclip:

or

explorer ms-screenclip:

Documentation with options are available at this page: Launch screen snipping.

(While the original question was about Windows 10, and Alex' answer (snippingtool /clip) still works in Windows 10, it doesn't seem to work in Windows 11 (at least Windows 11 Home, version 23H2); it just opens the main Snipping Tool window.)

Jesper
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