Rewrite in Windows Notepad is a powerful AI feature that helps refine your text with a powerful AI model named GPT. GPT can rephrase sentences, adjust tone, or modify the length of your content based on your preferences. Whether you’re looking to shorten a paragraph, change the tone, or rewrite entire sections, Rewrite empowers you to enhance your writing seamlessly with the help of AI.
Note: Rewrite in Notepad is currently available for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11
Using Rewrite in Notepad
To use Rewrite in Notepad, start by highlighting the text you want to improve. You can access Rewrite by right clicking the selected text and choosing a Rewrite option, selecting a Rewrite button in the toolbar, or using the Ctrl + I keyboard shortcut. Each of these methods allow you to choose from various rewrite options, such as rewriting the text, making it shorter or longer, or adjusting the tone and format.
For example, you can choose to rewrite a sentence to sound more formal or make a paragraph more concise. You can also customize the tone of your writing to match your needs, from casual to professional.
Tip: If you don’t have Windows Notepad installed, you can download it from the Microsoft Store.
After selecting your desired option, Notepad will generate three variations of the rewritten text. You can review these versions, and with one click, apply your chosen rewrite directly to your document, making it easy to refine your writing in real-time.
Important: To use Rewrite, you need to sign in with your Microsoft account. Rewrite is powered by a cloud-based service that requires authentication and authorization. Signing in with your Microsoft account also allows you to access your AI credits, which are required for generating content with GPT.
AI Credits
In the United States, France, UK, Canada, Italy, and Germany, Rewrite in Notepad is available in preview to all Windows 11 users. Users in these regions start with 50 credits.
In Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand, Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers, as well as Copilot Pro subscribers, can use AI credits for rewrite in Notepad. Microsoft 365 Personal and Family Subscribers get 60 AI credits per month, while Copilot Pro Subscribers receive extensive usage of AI features.
Microsoft 365 subscribers can view their remaining credits via the AI Credit Balance button in the profile menu. Notifications are sent when credits are running low (5 credits remaining) and when they are exhausted. Credits for Microsoft 365 subscribers are automatically replenished at the beginning of each month. If you use all your monthly AI credits, you can purchase additional AI credits by subscribing to Copilot Pro. Learn more about AI credits.
Content Filtering
Microsoft is committed to responsible AI practices and the ethical use of technology. When you use Rewrite, content filtering is applied to ensure that the generated text is free from harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material. The filtering is based on criteria that reflect Microsoft's values and standards, including human dignity, diversity, and inclusion. While the content filtering system strives to prevent undesirable outputs, it may not catch all inappropriate cases. If you encounter generated content that is inappropriate or unexpected, you can report it using the Report Content option available in the Rewrite dialog.
You are responsible for using Rewrite in a respectful and lawful manner. This means you should not use the feature to create or share text that infringes on the rights or privacy of others, or that violates any laws or regulations in your jurisdiction. It's important to respect intellectual property and copyright when using the feature, avoiding the creation or sharing of text that could infringe on others' ownership or attribution. Additionally, be mindful of the potential consequences of your generated text and avoid using Rewrite to produce content that may cause harm, distress, or confusion to others.
Current Limitations
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Rewrite in Notepad is available in preview to all users in the following regions – United States, France, UK, Canada, Italy and Germany.
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Rewrite in Notepad is also available in preview to users with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription, or a Copilot Pro subscription, in the following regions – Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan.
Privacy
Microsoft respects your privacy and data security. Rewrite uses an online Azure service to process and generate content based on your text selection and customization options. The Azure service processes the content and sends the generated text back to you. Microsoft’s online service does not store the text or generated content after processing, ensuring that your data remains private and secure.
