Microsoft Edge’s latest update has an AI feature I bet you missed

You can now use Copilot and AI to rewrite text within editable text areas on the web.

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What you need to know

When Microsoft Edge bumped up to version 124, the browser gained some handy new features. Among those new options is the ability to rewrite text with Copilot. Edge’s Compose feature allows you to select text within an editable field and have Copilot rewrite that section using AI.

Ablog post from Microsoftdiscusses the new Compose functionality as well as other features that have made their way to Edge recently. The company highlights:

When rewriting text using Copilot, you can customize the tone, format, and length of what will be created. The new feature saves you a few clicks as well, since you know longer need to copy and paste text to rewrite it with Copilot.

Windows 11 already supported using a digital pen within input fields, but you can now use Windows Ink in more parts of the web. The option gives you another way to enter text into the Microsoft Edge’s address bar and other elements.

The other features highlighted by Microsoft are aimed at developers and include the option to turn off text prediction and inline Compose within specific elements.

Here are all of the feature highlights that shipped withEdge version 124last week:

Microsoft Edge version 124 feature updates

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.