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AI-powered text features added to Notepad for Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11

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Microsoft has added AI-powered text summarization, rewriting, and generation features to Notepad for users with Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11. This update is currently rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. The features are available in English and can be toggled between local and cloud AI models for Microsoft 365 subscribers. Users can disable or uninstall the new Notepad app if they prefer the original notepad.exe program. Notepad version 11.2512.10.0 now streams AI-generated results for Write, Rewrite, and Summarize features, displaying previews faster rather than waiting for complete responses. Users must sign in with their Microsoft accounts to access these AI tools. The text editor also expands its lightweight formatting support with additional Markdown syntax features, including nested lists and strikethrough text. Notepad users can use these new formatting options via keyboard shortcuts, the formatting toolbar, or Markdown syntax in their documents. Notepad now also comes with a welcome screen designed to help users discover the app's newest features. Paint version 11.2512.191.0 has added a Coloring Book feature that uses AI to generate coloring pages from custom text prompts. Paint now also comes with a fill tolerance slider, allowing users to control how the Fill tool adds color to the canvas. Microsoft encouraged users to submit feedback through the Windows Feedback Hub, under the Apps category, to help weed out bugs.

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  1. 22.01.2026 16:22 1 articles · 23h ago

    Paint receives AI-powered Coloring Book and fill tolerance slider

    Paint version 11.2512.191.0 has added a Coloring Book feature that uses AI to generate coloring pages from custom text prompts. Paint now also comes with a fill tolerance slider, allowing users to control how the Fill tool adds color to the canvas. Microsoft encouraged users to submit feedback through the Windows Feedback Hub, under the Apps category, to help weed out bugs.

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  2. 18.09.2025 16:50 2 articles · 4mo ago

    AI features added to Notepad for Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11

    Microsoft has introduced AI-powered text summarization, rewriting, and generation features to Notepad for users with Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11. This update is currently rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. The features are available in English and can be toggled between local and cloud AI models for Microsoft 365 subscribers. Users can disable or uninstall the new Notepad app if they prefer the original notepad.exe program. Notepad version 11.2512.10.0 now streams AI-generated results for Write, Rewrite, and Summarize features, displaying previews faster rather than waiting for complete responses. Users must sign in with their Microsoft accounts to access these AI tools. The text editor also expands its lightweight formatting support with additional Markdown syntax features, including nested lists and strikethrough text. Notepad users can use these new formatting options via keyboard shortcuts, the formatting toolbar, or Markdown syntax in their documents. Notepad now also comes with a welcome screen designed to help users discover the app's newest features.

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