Microsoft Puts Notepad's AI Rewrite Feature Behind Paywall

Microsoft has placed its new AI-powered text rewrite feature in Notepad behind a subscription paywall, requiring users to have a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family plan to access the functionality. While the core text editor remains free and accessible without a Microsoft account, the AI feature requires users to sign in and have sufficient 'AI credits' included in their subscription.Users can disable the feature and hide its icon if they choose not to subscribe.

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