Introduction
A wave of updates and new features is set to enhance the functionality of Snipping Tool and Phone Link for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, offering a more seamless and efficient capture and editing experience on Windows 11.
Snipping Tool Updates
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Text Actions: The latest Snipping Tool version 11.2308.33.0 introduces Text Actions, enabling users to detect and extract text from captured screenshots. This feature simplifies text sharing and pasting by allowing users to easily copy text from images, facilitating smooth content sharing and enhancing productivity.
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Quick Redact: To ensure data privacy, the Quick Redact feature allows users to automatically hide sensitive information such as emails and phone numbers within screenshots. Users can redact text quickly before sharing images, adding an extra layer of privacy and security.
Phone Link Enhancements
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Remote Capture: In collaboration with Snipping Tool, Phone Link version 1.23082.123.0 introduces remote capture capabilities, enabling access and editing of recent Android device photos directly on a Windows PC. Upon capturing a new photo on your Android device, instant notifications prompt users on the connected PC, streamlining the process of accessing and editing mobile device images seamlessly.
User Feedback and Engagement
Users are encouraged to share their feedback and suggestions regarding the updated features via the Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Snipping Tool and Apps > Phone Link. The development team values user input to enhance user experience and functionality continuously.
Conclusion
As these updates and features begin to roll out to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel and eventually in the Release Preview Channel, Windows 11 users can expect an elevated and more user-friendly capture and editing experience with Snipping Tool and enhanced cross-device connectivity with Phone Link.
Published Date
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:00:28 +0000
Source
Windows Insider Blog
