How to Use ‘Explain with Copilot’ in Windows 11 Notepad
‘Explain with Copilot’ in Windows 11 Notepad helps you understand confusing text or code right inside the app.
This new feature uses AI to break down complex information, so you don’t have to search elsewhere.
It’s built into Notepad version 11.2401.25.0, turning your simple text editor into a smart helper.
Highlight the text you want explained in Notepad, then right-click and select “Explain with Copilot” or press Ctrl+E. Confirm by clicking “Send” to get an AI explanation of the selected content.
Why use Explain with Copilot?
Sometimes, text files contain complicated code or strange logs that are hard to read. This tool lets you highlight that text and ask an AI assistant to explain it to you in plain English.
What happens when you use it?
When you trigger the command, your computer sends the selected text to the Copilot assistant for processing. It then generates a summary or explanation so you can understand what you are looking at.
How to use Explain with Copilot
Getting started with ‘Explain with Copilot’ in Windows 11 Notepad is quite straightforward. Open Notepad, select the text or code you need explained, then right-click to find the ‘Explain with Copilot’ option.
- Open Notepad on your computer.
- Open the text file you want to understand.
- Highlight the specific text or code you want explained.
- Right-click the highlighted text and select Explain with Copilot, or press Ctrl + E on your keyboard.
A new window will appear. Click the Send button to confirm you want the explanation. The AI will then show you what the text means.
Summary
The "Explain with Copilot" feature in Notepad is a quick way to get help with confusing text. By selecting your text and pressing Ctrl + E, you can get instant answers from your AI assistant. This capability greatly simplifies reading logs and code.
Reference: Windows blog
How do you use Copilot to write notes?
Copilot can help you write notes by letting you give it simple instructions. Click the Copilot icon, choose 'Take notes with Copilot,' and then type what you want it to do, like asking it to summarize meeting points or create a to-do list.
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