Microsoft adds AI-powered ‘Rewrite’ feature in Notepad

Microsoft is launching AI-powered Rewrite feature on Windows 11 in select regions, including US, France, UK, Canada, Italy, and Germany

Tech Desk - Nov 07, 2024

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Microsoft has announced the introduction of an AI-powered text editing feature called “Rewrite” to Notepad, one of Windows’ oldest and simplest tools.

Currently rolling out in preview to Windows Insiders, the Rewrite tool will allow users to use AI to rephrase sentences, adjust tone, and modify the content’s length, as per Windows Insider Blog.

Rewrite tool on Microsoft’s Notepad

To access Rewrite, Windows Insiders can highlight the desired text, right-click, and select the feature. A dialogue box will appear, allowing users to specify their desired changes, such as lengthening or shortening the text. The Rewrite will generate three revised versions for users.

Notably, using Rewrite requires signing in to a Microsoft account, as it is powered by a cloud-based service that requires authentication and authorisation.

The Rewrite feature is currently being released on Windows 11 in select regions of the US, France, UK, Canada, Italy, and Germany.

Furthermore, Microsoft is introducing AI-powered image editing tools in Paint, previewed last month. The Generative Fill feature allows users to make changes to images based on prompts, while Generative Erase removes parts of images and blends the empty space.

The Generative Fill feature will initially be available to testers with Copilot Plus PCs, whereas Generative Erase will be accessible to all Windows 11 Insiders.