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  • Windows Notepad Is Set To Become Much More Useful

    Windows Notepad Is Set To Become Much More Useful

    Microsoft’s Notepad Enhancements

    Microsoft is integrating artificial intelligence features into its straightforward Notepad application, which is primarily known for handling plain text and saving files in the .txt format. The newly introduced tool, named Rewrite, enables users to create alternate versions of text tailored to their specific requirements. Whether you need your text to be lengthened, shortened, or adjusted to a certain tone or style, this feature will provide you with three different options to choose from. If none of these variations meets your expectations, you can easily try again.

    To use this feature, simply highlight the text you wish to modify and right-click your mouse or press Ctrl + I on your keyboard. This action will prompt a text box to appear, showcasing the alternative text options generated by the AI, as noted in Microsoft’s blog aimed at Windows Insider users.

    Microsoft is not alone in its pursuit of enhancing writing through AI. The Rewrite function is akin to similar features found in Google Workspace, which includes Summarize and Refine, as well as the Help Me Write function available in ChromeOS.

    Rewrite will be available as part of an upcoming software update for Notepad version 11.2410.15.0, specifically for Windows Insider users accessing the Canary and Dev Channels. It’s important to note that a Microsoft account is required to use the Rewrite feature in the Notepad preview. Initially, this feature will be accessible in the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, and Germany. Additionally, users from Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand who subscribe to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family or Copilot Pro can utilize AI credits to access Rewrite in Notepad.

    As Rewrite is currently being released as a preview, there hasn’t been any announcement regarding its rollout as a fully-fledged feature. Beyond Rewrite, Microsoft also announced updates for Paint, introducing new functionalities such as Generative fill and Generative erase.

  • AI Features May Bring Me Back to Paint and Notepad

    AI Features May Bring Me Back to Paint and Notepad

    The Rewrite AI feature in Notepad.
    Microsoft

    Your daily Windows applications are set to become significantly more intelligent. As highlighted in Microsoft’s Windows Insiders Blog, upcoming enhancements to the Paint and Notepad apps in Windows 11 will incorporate new AI features designed to facilitate user interaction. These updates are still in the early testing phase, and no definitive timeline has been provided regarding wider availability.

    The Notepad app for Windows 11 has recently received an update that included autocorrect and spellcheck features. The next addition will be a Rewrite functionality that enables users to rephrase selected text based on specified instructions.

    This AI rewriting feature allows users to tailor the AI’s responses in several ways: they can request longer responses, adjust the tone, or select different formats. There will also be a Replace button to apply the generated text easily. Users can activate the feature by highlighting the text, right-clicking, and selecting Rewrite, or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + I.

    Microsoft also notes, “All previous versions will remain accessible in the current dialog, allowing you to revert to earlier texts if necessary. If you wish, you can disable the rewrite option in the app settings.”

    Currently, this feature is available only to testers located in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, France, and Italy, and a Microsoft account is required to access it. There has been no word on whether this feature will be extended to additional countries. Furthermore, Microsoft claims that the Notepad app will experience performance enhancements, potentially running up to 35% faster, with some users seeing as much as a 55% boost.

    Generative fill feature in Microsoft Paint.
    Microsoft

    Turning to the Paint app, it will soon feature an AI-driven generative fill capability, allowing users to add AI-generated elements to images. For instance, by selecting an area and typing in a text prompt, users can generate a new image element like a castle, which will be integrated into the existing view at the press of a Create button. If the outcome is unsatisfactory, users can simply request the AI to attempt again.

    Additionally, there will be a generative erase feature, enabling users to eliminate unwanted objects from the background. By brushing over the targeted area, the AI facilitates the removal process. However, there is a limitation: the generative fill feature will initially only be available on Copilot+ PCs equipped with a Snapdragon CPU, making it inaccessible to users on standard computers that lack the necessary advanced processing units.

    Earlier this year, Paint introduced its first AI feature, Cocreator, coinciding with the phased out Paint 3D.

    Microsoft is proceeding cautiously with these innovative features, especially following issues surrounding Recall. The company intends to monitor user feedback before a broader rollout.

  • Microsoft Launches Dark Mode for Notepad in Windows 11

    Users welcome the latest update rolled out, including the dark mode for notepad, new search/find/replace, and undo features, among others.

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