How to Use Text Selection in Google Lens on Android P

Google rolled out the new Android P Beta today at Google I/O, and boy is it feature-loaded. While the gesture navigation steals the limelight, some other not bad feature introduced is the addition of Google Lens to Google Assistant. The Google Lens which was earlier available via the Google Photos app, allows the user to scan an paradigm and brand searches based on Google's analysis of the image. With Android P, Google has updated Google Lens, assuasive the user to hands select text from any text that it scans, for searching online or just copying to the clipboard. And then, would you like to know how to do this? Well and so, read on, as nosotros testify you how to utilise text selection in Google Lens on Android P:

Use Text Selection in Google Lens on Android P

Notation : I tested the post-obit method on my Google Pixel 2 40 running Android P beta 1. The method should remain the same for all other devices running Android P beta.

i. First off, launch Google Assistant by holding down the habitation button. Then, tap on the Google Lens icon in the lesser-right.

How to Use Text Selection in Google Lens on Android P

2. Now, betoken the camera at the text you want Google Lens to capture, and tap on the screen. Google Lens will at present automatically scan and highlight the text in the image it captured.

How to Use Text Selection in Google Lens on Android P

3. And that'due south it. But tap on the highlighted text of your pick, and you will get options to either "Search" for it, or "Copy" the text to the clipboard.

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Well, that'due south pretty much it. Google Lens is definitely a great feature, that using Google's advanced searching capabilities, does brand day-to-day smartphone usage easier. Personally, I love using the ability on my Android P device. Using Google Lens is pretty useful, and with the ability to easily select text, it is all the more powerful now. But what about you? How practice you intend to use the new text choice feature in Google Lens? Let us know in the comments down beneath.