Microsoft Is Scrubbing the Copilot Name From Some Windows 11 Apps - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The latest changes to the Windows 11 Notepad app and snipping tool show Microsoft is retreating from the "Copilot" branding, even if the AI functions remain. Senior Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Senior Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Copilot is starting to vansih from some Windows apps, starting with Notepad. Tired of seeing the Copilot AI logo appear everywhere in Windows 11? It may be getting at least a little less ubiquitous. Reports this week found the latest Insider version of Windows 11, version 11.2512.28.0, has removed Copilot language from key places such as the computer’s Notepad app. Previously, Notepad used Copilot to offer generative writing help, with a button featuring the AI tool’s swirly logo on the top right of the toolbar. Options included writing from scratch with prompts, rewriting, changing tone and more. In the latest update, the Copilot language has disappeare