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April 16, 2025

Windows 11 is about to get a nifty shortcut for copying out all the text from an image

Microsoft is testing a new feature in the preview version 11.2503.27.0 of the Snipping Tool for Windows 11 that allows users to extract text directly from images without taking a screenshot first. By pressing Windows + Shift + S, users can access a capture bar that includes a 'text extractor' option. This feature enables users to extract all visible text or select specific portions manually, with the option to remove line breaks. This enhancement follows similar text extraction capabilities introduced in the Photos app last year.

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November 30, 2024

5 reasons you should use the Windows Snipping Tool instead of third-party apps

The Windows Snipping Tool is preinstalled on Windows 11, allowing users to access it easily with the keyboard shortcut Windows + Shift + S. It features a user-friendly interface for easy annotation of screenshots, including tools for drawing, shapes, emojis, and handwriting. The tool offers a visual search feature that enables users to search for information about images using Bing. It includes text recognition capabilities for copying text from images and a redact feature for protecting sensitive information. Additionally, the Snipping Tool can record screens with system and microphone audio, providing a built-in solution for creating tutorials or guides.

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November 2, 2024

4 Windows Snipping Tool tips and tricks you need to know

The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 allows users to capture screenshots and annotate images. It can be accessed quickly using keyboard shortcuts, such as Windows + Shift + S to open the tool and Print Screen to launch it if enabled in settings. The tool includes Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for extracting text from screenshots, which can be copied or edited. Users can utilize a delay feature to capture pop-up menus or tooltips. Additionally, the Snipping Tool now supports video recording, allowing users to capture screen activity along with audio. Alternatives like ShareX are also available for users seeking more features.

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August 6, 2024

How to take smarter screenshots in Windows 11

Windows 11 offers several options for taking screenshots: - Snipping Tool: A built-in application that allows users to select a specific area of the screen to capture, with options for rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen snips. - Keyboard Shortcuts: Pressing Windows + Shift + S opens the Snipping Tool for area selection, and the screenshot is copied to the clipboard. - Print Screen Key: The Print Screen (PrtScn) key captures the entire screen and saves it to the clipboard, while Windows + PrtScn saves the screenshot directly to the Pictures folder. - Game Bar: Pressing Windows + G accesses the Game Bar for taking screenshots while gaming.

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June 22, 2024

Tech smarts: Windows and Mac tricks you’ll use all the time – Komando.com

- Windows + Shift + S brings up the screenshot tool - Hit the Windows key and start typing the name to find a file - Pressing the Windows key and “.” (period key) together opens the emoji picker - Control + Command + spacebar opens the Character Viewer - Option + Command + V pastes copied content without formatting

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June 12, 2024

10 best keyboard shortcuts every Windows user should know (and probably doesn’t)

- Windows + arrow keys can be used to quickly resize and snap apps to different positions on the screen. - Ctrl + Shift + Esc is a keyboard shortcut to quickly access Task Manager. - Windows + Shift + S is a shortcut to launch the Snipping Tool for taking screenshots or videos.