Microsoft is adding AI text editing in Notepad and generative AI tools in Paint

Microsoft is integrating AI-powered text editing into Notepad, the minimalist text editor introduced in 1983. The new feature, known as Rewrite, is designed to enhance text refinement using generative AI. Users can initiate the rewrite process by selecting text, right-clicking, and choosing the Rewrite option, using the menu bar, or pressing Ctrl + I. Notepad will then provide three variations of the rewritten text for selection. Users can further refine the output by adjusting settings to alter text length, tone, or format, and can revert to previous versions if necessary. The feature can be disabled in settings if preferred.

Currently, Rewrite is in preview for Windows 11 users in the United States, France, UK, Canada, Italy, and Germany, requiring a Microsoft account for access. Microsoft 365 Personal and Family and Copilot Pro subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand can use AI credits for this feature.

In addition to bringing Rewrite to Notepad, Microsoft is allowing Insiders to begin testing the new AI-powered image editing tools in Paint, which were previewed last month. The Generative Fill feature enables users to add elements to an image based on a prompt, while the Generative Erase tool removes portions of an image and seamlessly blends the empty space. Generative Fill will initially be available to testers with Copilot Plus PCs, whereas Generative Erase will be accessible to all Windows 11 Insiders.