How to Enable or Disable Copilot in Notepad on Windows 11
Copilot in Notepad is a built-in AI writing tool on Windows 11 that helps you rewrite, shorten, or change text directly inside the app. It arrives starting with Notepad version 11.2404.426.0 and sends your text to Microsoft cloud servers to generate ideas.
You can turn this feature on or off at any time through the Notepad settings menu if you prefer a traditional text editor without AI prompts.
Open Notepad, click the Settings gear icon, and toggle the Copilot button in the AI Features section to enable or disable this AI assistance. This setting controls whether Copilot’s generative AI tools are available within Notepad.
How to Turn Copilot On or Off in Notepad
Enabling or disabling the Copilot AI feature in Notepad takes only a few moments:
Step 1Open Notepad
Launch the Notepad app first.
Step 2Click Settings
Click the Settings (gear) button at the top right corner of the window.
Step 3Toggle Copilot On or Off
Locate the AI Features section. Toggle the Copilot switch to activate or deactivate the integration. What happens? Copilot appears or disappears from the interface immediately.
Step 4Use the Rewrite Feature (Optional)
Highlight text to use Copilot's rewrite capability. Right-click the selection and choose Rewrite, pick Rewrite from the menu bar, or press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + I.
Managing Copilot preferences inside Notepad is now complete.
Summary
This tool helps rephrase or condense notes without switching apps. Access the settings menu inside Notepad to toggle the feature on or off whenever needed. Copilot generates intelligent suggestions for improving writing locally. Launch Notepad, open Settings, and locate the switch under AI Features.- What is Copilot? It's an AI feature in Notepad that helps you rewrite and summarize text.
- How do you turn it on? Open Notepad, click Settings, and toggle Copilot in the AI Features section.
- How do you use it? Select text, right-click, and choose Rewrite, or use
Ctrl + I. - Can you turn it off? Yes. Use the same Settings toggle to disable it anytime.
- Why use it? Copilot helps improve your writing by rephrasing and condensing text quickly.
How do I add Copilot in Notepad?
Using features like 'Rewrite' requires signing in to a Microsoft account.
Is Microsoft removing Copilot from Notepad?
Microsoft periodically updates interface naming conventions across applications. The Copilot icon inside Notepad now appears labeled as 'Writing Tools' for clarity.
How do I enable my Copilot?
An active Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, or Pro subscription is typically required. Visit account.microsoft.com to verify account status.
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