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December 18, 2024

How to extract text from screenshots with the Snipping Tool in Windows 11

Microsoft's Snipping Tool in Windows 11 now includes Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities, allowing users to extract text from screenshots and images. This feature enables direct copying of text, formatting as a table, or redacting sensitive information. To use it, users must have version 11.2308.33.0 or higher, which can be confirmed in the app's settings. The process involves opening the Snipping Tool, taking a screenshot or opening an existing image, clicking the Text actions button, and then copying the extracted text to the clipboard. Similar OCR functionalities are also available in Microsoft Photos and PowerToys.

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October 23, 2024

Windows 11 has released a new update, Microsoft promises changes for the better iDevice.ro

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4371 (KB504498) on the beta channel, introducing several enhancements. Key updates include a refinement of suggested applications in snapshot mockups, a new shortcut for the Narrator ("Narrator Key + Control + X") to copy the last spoken phrase, and automatic reading of email content in the updated Outlook application. Performance issues with the Narrator have been addressed, particularly a slowdown after 15 minutes of use. The Snipping Tool has been updated to version 11.2409.23.0, featuring a "Copy as Table" function for extracting structured data from screenshots. Additionally, several issues in File Explorer have been resolved, including a glitch with the search bar and an incorrect announcement by the Narrator regarding text style attributes.

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October 18, 2024

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4371 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4371 (KB504498) has been released to the Beta Channel, introducing new features, improvements, and fixes. Key changes include enhancements to app suggestions for snapping, a new shortcut for the Narrator to copy the last spoken phrase, and automatic reading of email contents in the new Outlook app. Fixes include adjustments to the File Explorer search box, performance improvements for the Narrator, and resolution of issues related to text styling announcements and text scaling. The Snipping Tool has been updated to include a "Copy as table" feature for easier data transfer. Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive updates based on Windows 11, version 23H2, with features rolled out gradually. Users are encouraged to provide feedback through the Feedback Hub.

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October 17, 2024

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27729 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27729 has been released to the Canary Channel, with no plans for SDKs for the 27xxx series builds. The update includes a new setting to configure the Copilot key to launch MSIX packaged apps, while the default function remains to launch the Copilot app. Fixes include resolving crashes in certain games, a temporary black screen issue with ALT + Tab, and a problem affecting BitLocker functionality. Known issues involve errors with Windows Hello PIN on Copilot+ PCs, rollback errors during installation, display freezing for users with older NVIDIA GPUs, and a PAGEFAULTINNONPAGEDAREA error. An update for the Snipping Tool introduces a "Copy as table" feature for easier data transfer into other applications. Users are reminded that Canary Channel builds are early development versions and may change significantly.

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October 12, 2024

Microsoft updates Snipping Tool with the ability to copy data tables

Microsoft has released an update for the Snipping Tool app, version 11.2409.22.0, which introduces a new feature called "Copy as Table." This feature allows users to take a screenshot of a data table, click on "Text Actions," and select "Copy as Table" to organize the captured data for easy pasting into applications like Excel. The update is available to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels, and while users can download the update on stable Windows 11 builds, the new feature may not be accessible without being enrolled in the Windows Insider Program.