Snip & Sketch add a text box

Anonymous
2019-06-25T20:46:44+00:00

I can draw on a snip, but it is hard to write a note with a mouse.

Can I add a text box and  type a note on a snip?

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Anonymous
2019-06-26T08:32:43+00:00

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you want to add a text box to type a note on a snip using when using Snip & Sketch. However, I would like to inform that the feature to add a text box is currently not available.

I commend you for noticing this feature not being within Snip & Sketch. We would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions, as there may be other users with a similar requirement. Hence, I would suggest you to post a feedback in Microsoft Feedback Hub so that our developing team can review your suggestions and check if it can be included in the future updates.

Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-27T15:16:19+00:00

    This question was posted in 2019. We are in 2023 and still no possibility to add a simple text into a snip. This is incredible.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-01-27T19:08:43+00:00

    Yes - please add a TEXT tool to the Windows Snip & Sketch app. It might also be a good idea to add SHAPES, STRAIGHT LINES, ARROWS too!

    Come on Microsoft - this stuff is obviouis and it's easy to implement, right ?????

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-01-28T01:39:27+00:00

    Just a reminder that Microsoft has shown no level of engagement around these posts or has interacted in ANY WAY on this request I made 4 years ago. Some of us believe Microsoft has abandoned this platform for the 'Feedback app' built into Windows.

    ShareX is a nice option for Snips and adding text - but can be overwhelming to some. (and can be had for 'no cost')

    Microsoft just recently added a video recording feature to the Snip tool in Windows 11 - so they are doing some 'snip tool development', but, either way, it is disappointing that we are not heard, regarding this SIMPLE request ... in either tool.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-02-08T20:49:07+00:00

    I too have wanted to be able to type text into snipped pictures, with both the old and new snipping tools. Oftentimes I would like to add text in a form similar to a ballooned leader. This would be a very useful addition. I will add though, that you CAN type text in if you open the snip in Paint. It's a little clunky, but it can be done.

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