How to Enable or Disable Rewrite in Notepad for Windows 11
Rewrite in Notepad is a built-in AI tool in Windows 11 version 11.2410.15.0 or later that lets you shorten, expand, or change the tone of your text directly inside the app.
This writing assistant helps you polish notes or draft messages without opening a separate browser window. You can turn the feature on or off through the Notepad settings menu at any time.
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?
Use Rewrite when you are stuck on a sentence or need to change the tone of your writing. It saves time by doing the heavy lifting for you.
What happens when you are done?
The Notepad Rewrite feature uses artificial intelligence to change highlighted text in your document. Once you finish writing, you can turn off the tool in the app settings, or keep it running alongside other personalization options like dark mode and tabs. Your edited text stays in your file just like normal typing.
Notepad’s Rewrite feature allows you to personalize your Notepad experience. Open files in new tabs, use dark mode, change fonts, have Notepad remember previous sessions, and enable spell check.
How to enable or disable Rewrite in Notepad
You can enable or disable Rewrite in Notepad by opening the app settings and changing the toggle under the artificial intelligence features section. This built-in tool helps you rewrite selected sentences quickly, but you can turn it off at any time if you prefer to write without artificial intelligence assistance.
- 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 Rewrite feature adds AI capabilities to the classic Notepad app, allowing for quick changes to text tone or length. Turn this feature on or off at any time through the Settings menu for full control over your writing tools.
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