How to Enable or Disable Rewrite in Notepad for Windows 11
The Rewrite feature in Windows 11 Notepad uses AI to help you rephrase text directly in the app.
This tool acts like a smart writing assistant, letting you quickly change sentences, adjust the tone, or make text shorter or longer.
You can turn Rewrite on or off through Notepad’s settings menu.
This helpful AI assistant is available in Notepad version 11.2305.23.0 and newer.
Open Notepad, click the Settings gear icon, and toggle the Rewrite button on or off in the AI Features section. You can then highlight text and right-click to Rewrite, or use the menu bar or Ctrl+I.
Why use the Rewrite feature?
The Rewrite feature is helpful if you are stuck on a sentence or want to make your writing sound more professional or friendly. It saves you time by doing the heavy lifting for you.
What happens when you are done?
The Notepad Rewrite feature uses AI to help you change highlighted text. After using the Notepad Rewrite feature, you can turn it off in the app’s settings. It was first added in Notepad version 11.2. The Notepad Rewrite feature works with other Notepad personalization options, such as tabs or dark mode.
Notepad's Rewrite feature, introduced in version 11.2410.15.0, allows you to personalize your Notepad experience. You can also open files in new tabs, use dark mode, change fonts, have Notepad remember your previous sessions, and enable spell check.
How to enable or disable Rewrite in Notepad
Turn the Notepad Rewrite feature on or off directly from the app's settings menu. This process works for all users, regardless of account type. To manage the Rewrite feature: open Notepad, click the gear icon for Settings, find the AI Features section, and toggle the Rewrite button to your preference.
- Open the Notepad app app on your computer.
- Click the Settings (gear) icon located at the top right of the window.
- Look for the AI Features section.
- Toggle the Rewrite button to either On or Off depending on your preference.
To use the tool, highlight the text you want to change, then right-click and select Rewrite. This option is also available in the menu bar or by pressing Ctrl + I on your keyboard.
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Summary
The new Rewrite feature adds AI capabilities to the classic Notepad app, allowing for quick changes to text tone or length. You can turn this feature on or off at any time through the Settings menu, giving you full control over your writing tools.
How do I turn off rewrite in Notepad?
Open any text file with Notepad, then click the Gear icon in the top right corner to access Notepad's settings. Under the “AI Features” section, you can toggle the “Rewrite” setting to OFF.
Is there a redo option in Notepad?
Press CTRL+Y repeatedly to redo actions. Then, select the actions you want to redo. The actions are redone in the order in which they are listed.
Is there a replace feature in Notepad?
To replace text within Notepad: Open the text file in Notepad. Click Edit on the menu bar, then select Replace in the Edit menu.
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