How to Enable or Disable Copilot in Notepad on Windows 11
Copilot in Notepad lets you control AI features for text editing and creation directly within your Windows 11 NotePad application.
Copilot acts like a smart helper, offering to write, summarize, or change your text right inside Notepad.
This AI assistant is included in updated versions of Notepad for Windows 11, starting with build 22621. It connects to Microsoft’s services to provide its smart functions.
You can choose to turn Copilot’s AI features on or off whenever you use Notepad.
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
Here’s how to enable or disable the Copilot AI feature in Notepad:
Step 1Open Notepad
First, open the Notepad app.
Step 2Click Settings
When the app opens, click the Settings (gear) button at the top right.
Step 3Toggle Copilot On or Off
Step 4Use the Rewrite Feature (Optional)
To use Copilot's rewrite feature, select the text you want to rewrite. Then right-click and choose Rewrite, select Rewrite from the menu bar, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + I.
You've now enabled or disabled Copilot in Notepad.
Summary
You can enable Copilot in Notepad on Windows 11 to help you rewrite or summarize your text right inside your notes. Copilot uses smart AI to give you suggestions, making it possible to improve your writing without leaving Notepad. Open Notepad, go to Settings, and turn on the switch for Copilot 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?
To use features like 'Rewrite', you'll need to sign in to your Microsoft account.
Is Microsoft removing Copilot from Notepad?
Microsoft has updated how Copilot appears in some apps. In Notepad, the Copilot icon is now labeled 'Writing Tools' for clarity.
How do I enable my Copilot?
You'll typically need an active Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, or Pro subscription. Visit account.microsoft.com to sign in.
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