We all know how old Windows Notepad is. First released in 1983, this app has been around for decades and is widely used for note-taking, text editing, and a myriad of other tasks. Over the years, Notepad has received its fair share of updates, including interface changes to align with Windows’ modern design language. However, it never came with modern features, until now. Notepad is now supercharged with AIa natural step given Microsoft’s big push toward AI.
This last updateversion 11.2410.15.0, introduces Microsoft’s generative AI to the application, allowing users to rewrite content directly in Notepad. This includes rewriting the text, adjusting the tone, and changing the length based on personal preferences for refined text.
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So how does the rewrite feature work in Notepad?
According to Microsoft, you can simply select the text you want to rewrite, right-click, and choose the “Rewrite” option. You can also select “Rewrite” from the menu bar or use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + L. Notepad will then generate three variations of your rewritten text for you to choose from, with an option to further refine the result. If none of the versions suit you, you can click “Try Again” to generate more options.
Microsoft uses OpenAI’s GPT model in the background to power Notepad with this AI tool.
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Rewrite in Notepad: availability
Currently, the “Rewrite in Notepad” feature is previewed on Windows 11available in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Italy and Germany. To use it, you will need to sign in with your Microsoft account. Microsoft has introduced a credit system for using AI: users in supported regions will start with 50 credits. Microsoft 365 subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand, as well as Copilot Pro subscribers, can also use these AI credits to rewrite content in Notepad.
Microsoft 365 Personal and Family members receive 60 AI credits per month, while Copilot Pro subscribers get unlimited. Usage can be tracked in the profile menu and credits for Microsoft 365 are replenished monthly. If users run out of credits mid-month, they can purchase additional credits by subscribing to Copilot Pro.
