How to copy a table using Snipping Tool is very simple

The new Snipping Tool has been updated with the Copy as Table feature, which copies a table via a screenshot and easily pastes it into applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, email, etc. With this feature, the Snipping Tool is much more flexible, especially for those who regularly handle data tasks. Below are instructions for copying a table from a screenshot using the Snipping Tool.

Instructions for copying tables on Snipping Tool

Note:

• Snipping Tool version 11.2409.22.0 or later
• Applies to Windows Insider Dev build 26120.2122 and Windows Insider Dev build 27723

Step 1:

Open Snipping Tool on your computer, then take a screenshot of the table you want to use. Next, in the screenshot editing interface, click on the Text actions icon on the toolbar.

Step 2:

The new option appears, click Copy as Table . The tool will analyze the screenshot and automatically determine the structure of the table, including rows and columns.

Step 3:

Open the application you want to copy the table from Snipping Tool and press Ctrl + V. If you copy the table into Excel, we also need to adjust the table accordingly.

Or with Google Sheets , the table structure and content are also kept intact and unchanged.

The addition of the Copy as Table feature in the Snipping Tool is a significant improvement in data interaction. This makes it easier for users to extract structured table data from screenshots, transferring information between applications for people working with spreadsheets, documents, and emails.