AI tools have arrived in two of the most basic and long-serving Windows utilities. Here’s what they do and how you can turn them off if you prefer.

Notepad now allows you to write Markdown without installing anything extra. Use toolbar shortcuts to apply formatting, switch views, and clear formatting when needed.

In apps like Outlook in Microsoft 365, using AI to write emails makes some sense for busy people. But Notepad is usually for quick and simple tasks like removing formatting from text.