With Windows 11, Microsoft replaced its classic screenshot grabber by merging its feature with the Snipping Tool app.

The newer tool does come with handy features and a clean UI.

However, many users have reported issues while using the snipping tool when running a multiple monitor setup.

Snipping Tool not working properly with multiple monitor

Facing an app-related bug in Windows 11 is not anything new.

1.Open theSettingsapp on your rig.

it’s possible for you to do it by pressing theWin+Ikey.

opening installed apps settings

2.Click onAppsfrom the left panel.

3.Select theInstalled appon the next screen.

4.Search forSnipping Toolin the search bar and grab the meatballs menu icon.

meatballs menu next to snipping tool app

6.Scroll down and click theRepairbutton.

Once the process finishes, pressWin+Shift+Son your keyboard and find out if its working properly.

7.If the issue persists, use theResetoption too.

advanced options for snipping tool

Heres how it’s possible for you to do it:

1.Head to theSettingsapp on your PC.

2.SelectAppsfrom the left panel to open all the app-related options.

3.ChooseInstalled appsand search forSnipping Tool.

Repair and Reset option for Snipping tool

4.punch the meatballs menu next to the Snipping Tool app.

6.Scroll down, click theUninstallbutton, and remove the app from your PC.

8.Open theMicrosoft Storeand search forSnipping Tool.

opening installed apps settings 1

you might alsoclick here.

9.set up the app again, and youre good to go.

Doing a System Reset

If the issue still exists, try doing a complete OS reset.

meatballs menu next to snipping tool app 1

As this is a software bug, an OS reset will definitely fix the problem.

But dont worry as we also have a workaround that you’re free to try.

3.Scroll down and change the resolution to the one youre comfortable with.

advanced options for snipping tool 1

4.Scroll up, choose the other monitor, and pick the same parameters options.

3.Now scroll down and change theScalesettings to your liking.

4.Open options for other monitors and set the exactScalesetting on that one too.

uninstalling Snipping tool

If none of the above solutions work for you, we recommend you try contacting Microsoft for further troubleshooting.

you’re free to also watch our video tutorial linked below:

installing Snipping tool in Windows 11

Display option

Resolution settings

Choosing the other monitor

Scaling settings

Custom Scaling