With the snipping tool, Windows users have access to a program with which they can make screenshots and videos. Lately Microsoft has donated further functions to the tool, includingof lines, rectangles and arrows in the program of the program.
Now there is another function that expands the tool.
Snipping tool: Recognize and copy text is simplified
In the latest version of the snipping tool, Microsoft inserted a new button with which you can copy any text from the screen.
Im Detail:
- The new option is included in the Snipping Tool version 11.2503.27.0.
- So far, these are only available in trial versions of Windows 11.
To copy the text, simply activate the button in the main menu of the program. Alternatively, you can also do theUse new Shift-Alt-Tto access the function directly.
As when creating a screenshot, you will then be asked to draw a rectangle. Text that is located in the fenced area is recognized by the snipping tool using OCR technology.
Good to know:Optical Character Recognition (OCR) describes a technique with which it is possible to convert text from images, documents, videos and other sources into machine -readable text.
You can then copy the text or part of it, for example to edit it in a text editor. If you use the shortcut, the text will be copied directly without having to press a button or have a choice.
The snipping tool does not have to be started beforehand.
Previous versions of the snipping tool already support a similar function. However, it can only be used via the built -in editor. In the first step, it is necessary to create a screenshot.
In the editor, however, you have another function that has not been shown by the new button and shortcut. You can also remove the text from a screenshot in the editor.
Microsoft has not yet commented on when the new option will be available for all users of the operating system.
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