How to Use the Copy as Table Feature in Snipping Tool

Written byRichardTech Writer, IT Professional

Oct 12, 2024 Updated Apr 17, 2026 3 min read Reviewed Mar 20, 2026

This guide explains how to use the “Copy as table” feature in the Snipping Tool to turn images of data into usable tables.

The Snipping Tool is a built-in Windows tool. It lets you take pictures of your screen, specific windows, or selected areas.

With the Snipping Tool, you can redact text, disable screen capture and recording, including system audio and microphone when recording, disable automatically saving screenshots, and more.

Using Snipping Tool app version 11.2409.22.0, Microsoft added a “Copy as table” feature. This helps you grab data from a picture and turn it into a real table.

Why use this?

It saves time. You do not have to type data manually into a spreadsheet. You just capture it and paste it.

What happens when done?

You will have a clean, organized table ready to paste into programs like Microsoft Excel, Word, or your email.

How to capture a screenshot as a table

Follow these steps to use the new feature:

1. Open the Snipping Tool app.
2. Take a screenshot of the area that contains the table you want to copy.

3. Drag your mouse to select the table area.
4. Click the Text Actions button in the toolbar. This will identify the text in your image.

5. Once the text is selected, you can use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+V to paste the data as a table into your document or email.

Note: This process does not require administrative privileges.

Summary

• The Snipping Tool lets you capture screen areas and turn them into organized data.
• The “Copy as table” feature allows you to move table data from an image directly into a spreadsheet or document.
• Use the Text Actions button after taking your screenshot to enable this feature.
• This is a fast way to share information without retyping data manually.

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