By Patrick O’Rourke
Publication Date: 2026-04-10 21:01:00
Summary
- Microsoft has removed Copilot branding from Notepad; features remain AI-powered under “Writing tools.”
- The Copilot icon has also disappeared from the Snipping Tool; rollback appears to begin with small steps in Insider builds.
- Microsoft has vowed to offer fewer Copilot entry points in Windows 11.
A few weeks ago, Microsoft confirmed plans to scale back Windows 11’s Copilot integration as part of a broader effort to improve the operating system. Now, it looks like those removal efforts are beginning.
According to Windows Central, Microsoft has released an update for Notepad to Windows Insiders that removes Copilot’s branding and icon…
