Windows 11 is gaining a powerful set of new AI productivity features in 2026 — here’s what to expect

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Microsoft is adding new AI-powered features to Windows 11, expected to launch in early 2026. These features aim to simplify how you use Windows and help you work more efficiently by using artificial intelligence to speed things up.

Windows 11 is getting a new AI-powered feature that lets you create or rewrite text anywhere you type – in any app or text box. If you have a Copilot+ PC, this feature can even work offline, using the computer’s built-in processing power instead of needing an internet connection.

Outlook is getting an AI feature that summarizes your inbox, helping you quickly see what needs your attention. And in Word, images will now automatically get descriptions, making your documents more accessible.

Windows 11 is getting a new feature called “fluid dictation” that uses artificial intelligence to convert speech to text. It automatically corrects grammar and punctuation, and even removes unnecessary words and sounds, making transcription much easier.

Here’s the rundown of new features as depicted by Microsoft:

  • Writing assistance (preview): Rewrite and compose capabilities for any text box in any app, plus offline support on Copilot+ PCs.
  • Outlook summary (preview): AI-generated summaries in Outlook.
  • Word auto alt-text (preview): Automatic alt-text for images in Office documents for accessibility.
  • Fluid dictation (preview): AI-powered voice feature that turns speech into polished text, correcting grammar, punctuation, and filler words in real time.

Microsoft is making its new AI features available on all Windows 11 computers. While all PCs will get the features, those with Copilot+ technology will experience them faster. Copilot+ PCs use a special chip to process AI tasks directly on the device, instead of relying on the internet. This allows features like generating text to work even without an internet connection.

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2025-11-18 19:09