Microsoft Paint and Notepad receive their largest updates and they get AI features on Windows 11
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Microsoft Paint and Notepad receive their largest updates and they get AI features on Windows 11
Microsoft is changing two of its most iconic apps, Paint and Notepad as the company announced big AI-based updates for Windows 11. The new additions are said to completely revamp the user experience turning fairly basic tools into something much more versatile and powerful.
AI Features in Microsoft Paint
Paint introduces a new feature: Generative Fill. Describe the elements you want added to your artwork, and Paint will add them; you can select an area, input a description and the AI generates options that blend seamlessly with existing artwork. You can use the Generative Erase tool to remove unwanted objects easily from your images, and the background will be filled out in very natural ways. You can refine your images easily, brighten your creativity, and little need with the help of high-level skills.
AI Powered Rewrite Tool of Notepad
Notepad is receiving a big upgrade with the feature of Rewrite.Obviously, it would allow the user to paraphrase sentences, change the tone, and resize text in a matter of clicks. The rewrite feature that lets the user click on the selected text and choose from multiple AI-generated alternatives would make it easier for users to adjust content in light of purposes .
Performance Improvements
In addition to these AI capabilities, both apps have also been optimized for performance. Notepad will launch much more rapidly up to 55% and make overall user efficiency much better.
Main Benefits
The new Generative Rewrite Tool in Notepad provides a set of benefits that enhance users' writing experience.
1. Enhanced Text Editing
One good benefit of using this tool is that users can easily rephrase sentences to make their work even clearer and richer. This tool is helpful for all people wishing to enhance their writing quality without possessing advanced editing skills.
2. Balancing the Tone
This can be used to adjust the tone of one's writing. Maybe it is too formal, not casual enough, or sounds too professional. Users can make content fit any intended audience or context and facilitate better communication.This makes it easier to stay productive and maintain a smooth workflow.
3. Length Adjustment
With the Rewrite tool, the length of a text is also adjusted easily. Whether it needs to be shortened to one line or expanded to an extended paragraph, the options can be fulfilled.
4. Options of the Same
When the user selects text and initiates the Rewrite function, three options of their text are provided to them. In this way, they are offered plenty of chances to compare rapidly and make a decision as to which option sounds best.
5. Seamless Integration
The Rewrite tool is natively integrated into Notepad so that users can clean up their writing without ever having to open a different program or access some other resource. That makes it easier to stay productive and keep the workflow running smoothly.
6. Speed of Better Quality
Also, besides AI features, Notepad has received the development in terms of launch times, which may be up to 55% on average compared with predecessors.
Updates are available today to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, ushering in a new chapter for these classic apps as they embrace modern technology to augment user creativity and productivity.
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Microsoft Paint and Notepad are getting their biggest update yet with AI features on Windows 11
Microsoft Rolls Out AI-Powered Features For Paint And Notepad On Windows 11
