Microsoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists
Microsoft is beginning to remove Copilot branding from Windows 11, starting with the latest Notepad update now rolling out to Windows Insiders. The company is replacing the Copilot icon and terminology with “writing tools” instead. The underlying functionality remains unchanged—users will still have access to AI-powered writing assistance, but under a different name and branding. This move fulfills a promise Microsoft made earlier and represents part of the company’s broader effort to reduce Copilot’s prominent presence across the Windows 11 operating system. The rebranding appears to be a strategic repositioning rather than a functional overhaul, keeping the AI features while shifting away from the specific Copilot brand identity. Instead of the Copilot branding, the feature will now simply be labeled “writing tools,” though it maintains the exact same capabilities and functionality as before.