This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Writing tools in the Notepad app for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly.
The Notepad app in Windows 11 now includes Copilot AI features that let you quickly rewrite, summarize, make shorter, make longer, change tone, and change format of text using Copilot.
It is required to sign in to Notepad with your Microsoft account to use AI features in Notepad.
AI features like Write, Rewrite, and Summarize use AI credits from a required Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription.
You can turn off the Copilot AI features in Notepad if you don't want to see them.
Starting with Notepad version 11.2508.28.0, Notepad now supports AI features like Summarize, Write, and Rewrite on Copilot+ PCs, with no subscription required. If you have a subscription, you can seamlessly switch between local and cloud models based on your needs. If you’re not signed in or don’t have a subscription, you can use the local model to accomplish your tasks. For now, these features support English only, making premium AI more accessible and flexible for everyone.
Starting with Notepad version 11.2512.28.0, Copilot AI features have been renamed to Writing tools.
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Contents
- Option One: Turn On or Off Writing Tools in Notepad app for Current User in Notepad Settings
- Option Two: Enable or Disable Writing Tools in Notepad app for All Users using REG file
EXAMPLE: Writing tools or Copilot AI features in Notepad
1 Open Notepad.
2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) button. (see screenshot below)
3 Under AI Features or Advanced Features, turn on (default) or off Copilot or Writing tools for what you want, and click/tap on the Back (arrow) button to exit Settings. (see screenshots below)
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do.
2 Enable Writing Tools in Notepad app for All Users
This is the default setting to allow using Option One.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Enable_Writing_Tools_in_Notepad_for_all_users.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\WindowsNotepad]
"DisableAIFeatures"=-3 Disable Writing Tools in Notepad app for All Users
This will disable Writing Tools and prevent using Option One.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Disable_Writing_Tools_in_Notepad_for_all_users.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\WindowsNotepad]
"DisableAIFeatures"=dword:000000014 Save the .reg file to your desktop.
5 If you have Smart App Control turned on, you will need to unblock the downloaded REG file.
6 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.
7 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.
8 If the Notepad app is currently open, then close and reopen the Notepad app to apply.
9 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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