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Microsoft pulls Copilot from Snipping Tool, rebrands Notepad, keeps Office.

4/28/2026

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Story summary

Microsoft removed the Copilot button and all AI features from the Snipping Tool in the latest Windows Store version.
Microsoft renamed Notepad’s Copilot branding to Writing Tools and kept rewrite and summarise functions optional.
Microsoft said it will be more intentional about Copilot integration across Windows, focusing on genuinely useful experiences.
Copilot remains fully integrated in Office apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, where it drafts and builds presentations.

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Story summary

Microsoft removed the Copilot button and all AI features from the Snipping Tool in the latest Windows Store version.
Microsoft renamed Notepad’s Copilot branding to Writing Tools and kept rewrite and summarise functions optional.
Microsoft said it will be more intentional about Copilot integration across Windows, focusing on genuinely useful experiences.
Copilot remains fully integrated in Office apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, where it drafts and builds presentations.