The latest version, 11.2409.22.0, has only one new feature, but it is a pretty big one. Snipping Tool now lets you copy data tables: screenshot a table, click the "Text Actions" button, and press "Copy as Table." The app will copy everything in a structured and organized manner, allowing you to paste the data into table-processing apps like Excel or similar.
Here is the official announcement:
We are rolling out an update for Snipping Tool (version 11.2409.22.0 and newer) to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels that introduces a new “Copy as table” feature.
Customers can do even more with Snipping Tool! Alongside existing text features, like copying text from an image and redacting sensitive information, we’re adding a new option for “Copy as table”. Customers can use “Copy as table” to easily copy structured table data into an email, document, or spreadsheet. To get started, capture a screenshot with table data, select “Text actions,” and select “Copy as table.” You can paste the structured table data from there!
Please note: the current implementation of the feature works best when your screenshot only includes one table.
Note that although you can download the latest Snipping Tool update and install it on a stable Windows 11 build using third-party tools for generating links from the Microsoft Store, the new table copying feature might still be unavailable. Therefore, the best course of action is to try the app on a device enrolled in the Windows Insider Program either in the Dev Channel or in the Canary Channel.
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