Microsoft is continuing its push to modernise Windows 11 by upgrading two long-standing apps, Paint and Notepad, with new AI features and productivity enhancements. The updates are now available for testing through the Windows Insider programme.
Paint is getting a creative makeover with a new AI colouring book option. By entering a simple text prompt, users can generate black-and-white line drawings that are ready to colour. The feature is designed to encourage creativity and is particularly useful for families, teachers and hobbyists. It is accessed via Copilot and currently requires a Copilot+ PC and Microsoft account.
Alongside this, Paint users gain more control over colouring thanks to a new fill tolerance slider. This lets users decide how tightly colours are applied, improving accuracy when working with complex shapes or fine details.
Notepad, one of Windows’ most basic tools, is quietly evolving into a more capable writing app. Microsoft has added enhanced Markdown formatting, including support for strikethroughs and nested lists. Users can apply formatting using keyboard shortcuts, toolbar buttons or Markdown symbols, making Notepad more practical for note-taking, coding and content drafting.
The app’s AI-based writing features have also been refined. Tools like Rewrite and Summarise now display text in real time as it is generated, offering a smoother and quicker experience.
Microsoft says these updates aim to make everyday Windows apps smarter without sacrificing their simplicity. After Insider testing, the features are expected to roll out more broadly to Windows 11 users via regular app updates.
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