Microsoft has officially rolled out its new “Scan Text” feature globally for the Phone Link platform. This exciting update allows users to extract text from images in their Android phone’s gallery, enhancing the functionality of Phone Link with optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities.
Key Features of the Microsoft Phone Link “Scan Text”
What is “Scan Text”?
Last month, Microsoft introduced the “Scan Text” feature in beta on its Phone Link platform. This feature leverages OCR technology to extract text from images stored in your Android phone’s gallery. Now, it has moved out of beta and is available to all users in the consumer build of Phone Link.
How to Use “Scan Text”
- Requirements: Users need to have Link to Windows version 1.24052.124.0 or later on their PC and the Link to Windows app installed on their Android device.
- Functionality: The text extract feature appears in the photos menu inside the Phone Link app. Users can also access it using the Ctrl + T shortcut.
- Language Support: “Scan Text” supports multiple languages, with optimal performance in English.
Enhanced Productivity
With “Scan Text,” users can easily extract and utilize text from images, streamlining tasks such as copying information from documents, saving quotes from pictures, or digitizing handwritten notes. This feature significantly enhances productivity by making it easy to access and manipulate text within images.
Conclusion
The global rollout of Microsoft’s “Scan Text” feature for Phone Link marks a significant enhancement in the app’s capabilities. By incorporating OCR technology, Microsoft enables users to efficiently extract and utilize text from images, making Phone Link a more powerful tool for productivity. Update your Link to Windows app today to start using this innovative feature!
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