How to Enable or Disable Rewrite in Notepad for Windows 11
You enable or disable the AI-powered Rewrite feature in Windows 11 Notepad by accessing its settings.
Notepad’s Rewrite tool leverages artificial intelligence to help you quickly rephrase sentences, adjust tone, or modify text length directly within the editor.
This intelligent writing assistant is available in Notepad version 11.2305.23.0 and later, offering you a powerful way to refine your text.
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?
Once you finish these steps, you will be able to highlight any text in Notepad and instantly use AI to rewrite it. If you decide you do not want the feature, you can turn it off as well.
You can also personalize Notepad in other ways, like opening files in new tabs, using dark mode, changing fonts, or having it remember your previous sessions and enable spell check. This Rewrite feature was first introduced in version 11.2410.15.0.
How to enable or disable Rewrite in Notepad
You don’t need special permissions to change this. If you’re using a standard user account, you can adjust it.
- 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. You can also find this option 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. It allows you to quickly change the tone or length of your text. You can turn this feature on or off at any time through the Settings menu, giving you full control over your writing tools.
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