Microsoft reviewed AI features to improve Notepad, the snapping tool in Windows 11

Microsoft Reviewing new features for Windows 11With a special focus on Notepad. Last year, the company began adding its own. Artificial intelligence (AI) Windows operating system capabilities. Copilot exists on Windows 11 as a chatbot and as special features within apps like Paint, Photos, ClipChat, and more. Now, Notepad is being added to the list of Windows apps to get new AI capabilities. Additionally, the snapping tool is also getting a small boost.

Dave Grochucki, principal product manager lead for Windows Inbox apps at Microsoft, via the Windows Insider blog. announced New Windows 11 Features The lightweight Notepad app (version 11.2401.25.0) is getting a new feature called Explain with Copilot., which will help users understand the content of the file. To access this feature, users simply need to highlight a section of text in the app and right-click to open an options menu. When selected, it will summarize and explain the highlighted log files, code segments, or any selected content. Users can also use keyboard shortcuts. Ctrl + E To quickly boot Copilot.

“This feature is available on devices that have CoPilot in Windows, but there is a known issue where some users may not immediately see this new feature in Notepad,” Gruchuki said, asking users to share feedback. He said. WIN + F Keyboard shortcut.

The snapping tool already has AI capabilities. Users can use it to automatically redact sensitive text from screenshot images. However, it is now getting the ability to add textures to screenshots. After capturing, users can select the New Shapes button in the toolbar and select the desired shape in the image. Users will be able to add rectangles, ellipses, lines and arrows to highlight and better describe a part of a text or image. Shapes can be resized, moved or changed in color. These features are available to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels on Windows 11.

The tech giant also recently Confirmed That Windows 11 24H2 will be the next major feature update coming this year. The new version is expected to include an advanced Copilot. Microsoft may provide super-resolution technology like its DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) within the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update for better gaming performance. The technology uses AI to make supported games run smoothly with better frame rates.