GetWindowText

GetWindowText is an application designed to help users grab text from various application windows, where it would be otherwise difficult to copy that phrase, error code, or written line. It's of great help because it also copies whatever content it grabs to the clipboard, allowing you to further use it in your various queries.

In terms of used mechanisms, the idea is pretty simple. You make use of the app crosshair icon to indicate which window you need the text from, and the app immediately displays it in its window.

Since we're talking about a tool here, this program doesn't really sport a fancy interface. Still, all functions can easily be found in its only menu. These options include the ability to read and list tree views, read columns from the list view, and also read selection fields. Basic functions that have to do with the app being minimized or closed, always on top, or started with your OS are also included, but this shouldn't come as a surprise.

Probably the best scenario that comes to mind when talking about such apps is that of weird errors that pop up and force the user to research their origin. In order to copy the error text itself, it can be a total nuisance. With this application, the process of researching and finding any issue's origin and fix becomes much, much easier.

Other situations include looking up the name of a certain app or document whose name is lodged in the app's window. In order for the user to enjoy even more freedom and flexibility when using this app, its transparency can be adjusted. It could prove most helpful in situations where windows overlap and cause even more chaos.