Two new features are coming to Windows 11, and Windows Insiders can already take advantage of Copilot integration in Notepad and image annotations with the Snipping Tool.

The new Snipping Tool and Notepad upgrades will roll out first to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels.

Microsoft is testing out a number of new features within Windows 11: Copilot shortcuts (and within Notepad), the "sudo" command, support for hearing aids and more.

Microsoft appears to be readying a generative AI feature for its Notepad app in Windows. Eagle-eyed testers have spotted a new Notepad Cowriter AI feature.

Microsoft moved to block a long-standing Windows activation loophole last month. This previously allowed people to install Windows 10 or 11 and use a Windows 7 or 8 key to activate the install.