Unleashing the Power of Snipping Tool's Text Actions: The Ultimate Guide!

Key Takeaways

To utilize the Text Action feature of the Snipping Tool, simply access the image and select the "Text Action" icon. After that, right-click on the image and opt for "Select all." Following this, right-click on the image once more and select "Copy text." Subsequently, you can freely paste the copied text wherever desired.

You can utilize the Text Action feature to censor sensitive information from images. To accomplish this, simply open the image in Snipping Tool and select the "Text Action" icon. Then, choose "Quick redact."

No longer do you have to rely on a third-party tool to extract text from images on your Windows PC. Now, with the Snipping Tool's Text Action feature, you can accomplish this task effortlessly. But what precisely is this feature and how can it be utilized? Here is all the information you require.

What Is the Snipping Tool's Text Action Feature?

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The Snipping Tool is an essential tool for capturing screenshots and screen recording. With the newly added Text Action feature, which includes OCR support, users can now easily select and copy text from images. Additionally, the Text Action feature allows for redacting text. Now, let's explore how to use the Snipping Tool's Text Action feature.

How to Use the Text Action Feature to Copy Texts From Images

Copying text from images is a breeze with the Text Actions feature. Prior to getting started, please ensure that you have the most recent version of the Snipping Tool installed on your computer. The Text Actions feature is exclusively accessible in Snipping Tool version 11.2308.33.0 or any subsequent updates.

To verify the version of the Snipping Tool, access the Snipping Tool application, click on the three horizontal dots located in the upper-right corner, and then choose "Settings." The Snipping Tool version can be found in the "About This App" section.

If you find it necessary to enable the Text Actions feature on the Snipping Tool, follow these steps:

1. Open the "Microsoft Store" app.

2. On the left sidebar, click on the "Library" icon.

3. Locate the Snipping Tool and click on it.

4. Finally, press the "Get updates" button.

The Microsoft Store will now search for and download any updates available for all UWP apps, including the Snipping Tool. After updating the tool, restart your computer, and you'll be ready to use it for extracting text from images.

To extract text from images using the Snipping Tool, simply right-click on the desired image, hover over "Open with," and select "Snipping Tool" from the menu. Then, click the "Text actions" icon located in the top bar.

Now, you can right-click anywhere on the image and choose "Select all" to select all the texts on the image. Then, right-click again and choose "Copy text."

Proceed to the desired location where you intend to input the duplicated text. Right-click on that specific area and select the "Paste" option. As an illustration, if you wish to incorporate it into Notepad, open Notepad, right-click on the desired area within Notepad, and choose "Paste."

How to Redact Text From Images Using the Text Action Feature

In certain circumstances, the image you wish to share may contain sensitive personal information like your email address or phone number. To safeguard these details while sharing the image, you can employ the redact feature.

The Text Action feature includes a Quick Redact function which conceals sensitive information within the image, including emails and phone numbers. To utilize this function, simply open the image and select the "Text Actions" icon, followed by clicking on "Quick redact."

Snipping Tool will automatically hide emails and phone numbers from the image.

You can also click the drop-down menu next to "Quick Redact" and choose the data you want to hide. You can choose between email addresses and phone numbers, or both.

The Text Actions feature of the Snipping Tool is revolutionary, particularly for individuals who frequently handle text-based content. However, the Snipping Tool offers more than just that. It enables you to effortlessly capture your screen without the necessity of installing external screen recording software.