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On-screen text recognition in Windows 11 is now built into the Snipping Tool through Optical Character Recognition (OCR). This feature lets users extract text directly from screenshots without needing third-party apps. The Snipping Tool, a long-standing Windows utility for capturing screen images, has evolved to include OCR and redaction capabilities, streamlining workflows for copying and editing on-screen text. This update enhances productivity by making text extraction a native, seamless part of the screenshot process.
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    Windows 11 Snipping Tool Gets OCR & Redaction Features for Enhanced Productivity

    Microsoft has recently enhanced Windows 11's Snipping Tool by integrating Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities, allowing users to extract text directly from screenshots. This update streamlines the process of capturing and utilizing on-screen text, eliminating the need for...
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