6 Methods To Fix Windows + Shift + S Not Working In Windows 10

Combining the Windows key with other keys on your keyboard allows you to perform various Windows tasks quickly. Windows + Shift + S shortcut is a default Snipping Tool hotkey by OneNote. In simple words, it allows you to take screen clippings of the full computer screen or a part of it in Windows 10. But sometimes you may find that Windows + Shift + S not working in Windows 10. The error arises due to a conflict between the Snipping Tool and OneNote keyboard shortcuts. However, we have solutions for both Snip & Sketch and OneNote. Now, let’s see the methods to fix the Windows + Shift + S not working issue.

Methods to Fix Windows + Shift + S Not Working

Method 1: Reset Snip & Sketch

When you have issues with an app on your PC, it’s worth resetting that app’s options to fix the problem potentially. You can reset Snip & Sketch’s options and possibly bring Windows + Shift + S back into action.

Windows has a built-in option to reset your apps. Here’s how you can use that option.

1. Press Win + I to go to the Settings window, then click on Apps.
2. In the Apps & features window, navigate to the right side of the pane, scroll down and click on Snip & Sketch.
3. Then click on Advanced options link below it.
4. In the next window, scroll down and go to the Reset section, and click on the Reset button.
5. Press the Reset button again to confirm the process.
6. Once the Reset is complete, restart your PC and you should be able to use the Win + Shift +S hotkey back again to capture screenshots.

Method 2: Turn on Clipboard History

Windows’ clipboard history allows you to copy and store multiple items on your clipboard to paste. When you run into problems with Snip & Sketch’s screenshot feature, it’s worth enabling clipboard history to see if that allows you to paste your screenshots.

Enabling the history feature for the clipboard is as easy as toggling on an option.

1. Press Win + I to go to the Settings window, then click on System.
2. In the left panel, select Clipboard, then turn on Clipboard history.
3. Now press the Windows + Shift + S shortcut to take a screenshot and check if the screenshot appears on the clipboard by hitting Win + V.

Method 3: Reinstal Snip & Sketch

1. Press Win + I to go to the Settings window, then click on Apps.
2. In the Apps & features window, scroll down and click the Snip & Sketch app on the right side of the pane.
3. Press the Uninstall button below to remove the Snip & Sketch app from your Windows 10 system.
4. Now, go to the Microsoft Store to download and install the app again on your system.

Method 4: Allow Snip & Sketch Notifications

When you press the Windows + Shift + S keyboard shortcut, Snip & Sketch displays a pop-up that you can click to open the image in the app. If you’ve disabled notifications for this app on your PC, that may be why your screenshots aren’t captured.

In this case, you can fix the issue by enabling all notifications for Snip & Sketch on your PC.

1. Press Win + I to go to the Settings window, then click on System.
2. Select Notifications & actions from the sidebar on the left.
3. Under Get notifications from these apps, locate Snip & Sketch and switch it On.
4. Take a screenshot using Windows + Shift + S, and you should see a notification.

Method 5: Use the PrntScrn Button to Take Screenshots

If you urgently need to take screenshots and the Windows + Shift + S keyboard shortcut doesn’t work, use an alternate method to make your screenshot. This method is to use the PrntScrn button on your keyboard.

1. Press Win + I to go to the Settings window, then click on Ease of Access.
2. In the left panel, select Keyboard.
3. Under Print Screen shortcut, toggle the switch to On.
4. Now you can use the Fn + PrtScn to capture an image.

Conclusion

That’s all the methods to fix the Windows + Shift + S not working issue. If you have any more great ways for this issue, welcome to leave a comment below.