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Microsoft drops Copilot branding from Notepad preview

Microsoft reduces Copilot branding in Windows apps like Notepad, Photos, and Snipping Tool after community feedback. The change replaces prominent Copilot buttons with less intrusive icons while keeping AI features intact.

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Microsoft drops Copilot branding from Notepad preview
Microsoft removes the Copilot button from the latest Notepad preview, version 11.2512.28.0. The button now appears as a pen icon labeled "writing tools," which opens the same AI writing functionality.

The change affects built-in Windows apps including Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad, following community feedback. Snipping Tool already lacks its Copilot button, while Photos, Widgets, and Notepad are expected to follow suit, as reported by VideoCardz.

In a Windows Blog post last month, Pavan Davuluri states, "You will see us be more intentional about how and where Copilot integrates across Windows" and "As part of this, we are reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points."

Microsoft retains the AI tools in these apps despite the branding reduction.
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