Here's a summary of the latest features in the Windows Snipping Tool (version 11.2503.27.0), as reported by Beebom:
What’s New?
- Text Extraction without Screenshot: You can now copy text from anywhere on your screen using the Snipping Tool without needing to take a screenshot first. Just invoke the tool, use the Text Extractor icon, and select the region containing text. An animation will highlight the selected area, and the detected text can be copied immediately.
- QR Code Creation: You can generate a QR code for the selected text, making it easy to share content quickly.
- Additional Options: There are now options to automatically copy extracted text and remove line breaks.
- Improved Flow: Previously, you'd have to take a screenshot and then use the Text Extractor from the toolbar—now you can directly activate the text extraction from the Snipping Tool overlay.
- The process still involves a couple of clicks (there’s not yet a dedicated shortcut key for instant text scanning).
- The feature is an improvement over the old OCR-based Text Extractor, streamlining workflow for users who want to copy or share text from their screen.
Your Thoughts?
These updates make the Snipping Tool a more versatile utility for productivity, especially for users who frequently need to extract text or share it in different ways. Do you find these improvements useful for your workflow?
Source: Beebom Windows Snipping Tool Lets You Copy Text and Create QR Codes Without Screenshots
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