How to get the most out of Click to Do AI in Windows 11

Windows 11 has given A giant leap forward in artificial intelligence (AI), incorporating features that, until recently, we could only imagine. One of the most talked-about proposals that is beginning to transform the daily routine of those who work or study in front of a computer is Click to Do, a feature that uses local AI to facilitate quick, contextual actions on anything that appears on the screen.

If you've ever thought that your PC should really help you, anticipating your needs and allowing you to do complex tasks almost automaticallyWindows Click to Do is the answer. In this article, we'll tell you in detail what it offers, how it works, who it's available for, and how it can change your daily life.

What is Click to Do? The local AI assistant in Windows 11

Click to Do is an AI-powered feature built into Windows 11 for Copilot+ PCs. Unlike other tools that send your data to the cloud, Click to Do leverages your computer's NPU (Neural Processing Unit) to process everything locally. This protects your privacy and ensures immediate and secure execution.

The operation is as simple as it is revolutionary: Click to Do analyzes what you have on the screen in real time —it could be a web page, an image, a PDF, a Word document, or any other content—identifies both text and images and, with just one click, offers you a context menu to perform intelligent actions.

Important: It is not a to-do list or a productivity manager (like Microsoft ToDo)It's a tool for advanced interaction with the content on your screen, making it easy to copy, summarize, or translate text, edit images, search for information, or ask Copilot for help, among many other uses.

Main features and actions you can take

 

Click to Do It's not just copy and paste. The list of actions is long and grows with each update. It's all about what appears on your screen and what you select. Here we review its most notable capabilities, both for text and images:

Actions with texts

• Copy the selected content directly to the clipboard.
• Open with another application, such as Notepad, Word, or any compatible text editor.
• Search in the Web, automatically launching a query with Microsoft Edge and Bing.
• Ask Copilot for help for contextual explanations, summaries, or suggestions.
• Summarize blocks of text, generating an extract with the key points.
• Create a bulleted list from the selected text, ideal for organizing ideas or taking quick notes.
• Rewrite the text with different tones (more formal, informal or refined), perfect for adapting messages or correcting grammatical errors.
• Send an e-mail automatically if an address is detected.
• Open web links directly from the context menu.
• Reading practice using Reading Coach Integration and Immersive Reader to learn or review texts aloud.
• Automatic writing in Word thanks to Copilot, generating draft documents from the context menu itself.
• Scheduling meetings or messages in Teams directly from names, emails or dates detected on screen.
• Converting data to tables in Excel if you select tabular content or lists of data.

Actions with images

• Copy image to the clipboard, ready to paste wherever you need.
• Save as to store images in the folder of your choice.
• Share through the usual Windows options.
• Open with editing apps such as Paint, Photos or Clippings.
• Visual search with Bing to find similar photos or related information on the Internet.
• Blur background automatically using the Photos app.
• Delete unwanted objects also from the Photos app, removing elements from an image in seconds.
• remove background easily using Paint, thus obtaining cut-out images in a flash.

In addition, integration with system and Office apps allows many actions to be executed without leaving the context in which you are working.For example, you can ask Click to Do to summarize a PDF report, compose a professional message, or transform a photo into an Excel spreadsheet.

How to activate and use Click to Do step by step

 

For those who are not computer experts, the good news is that enabling Click to Do is very easy and the process is guided by Windows itself. Here are the keys to activating it and getting the most out of it:

Enable or disable Click to Do

1. Opens Configuration from the Start menu.
2. Go to section Privacy & Security.
3. In the menu on the right, click on Click to Do.
4. Turn the corresponding switch on or off depending on whether you want to use the feature or pause it temporarily.

You can access Click to Do as a standalone app or from the Recall app.If you disable Recall as an app, smart actions will still be available within Recall.

Shortcuts and ways to launch Click to Do

• Windows + left mouse click, valid from any screen.
• Windows + Q, another direct shortcut.
• Search Home: Type Click to Do and enter from the top result.
• From the Snipping Tool, when making a new capture.
• From the File Explorer context menu or Recall himself.

When starting, Click to Do takes a snapshot of the screen and displays its own toolbar at the top of the desktop. From there, you can search for information, use voice commands, or evaluate suggested actions for newly discovered content.

What happens if I select text or an object?

• Select a text: When you mark any fragment, right-clicking it will display the AI ​​menu with all possible actions.
• Select an image or visual object: : different options will appear (edit, visual search, erase background/objects, share, etc.).
• Depending on the word count or content type, the menu will vary, and some actions require you to be logged in to your Microsoft account or have compatible apps installed.

Technical requirements and availability: Who can use this feature?

Click to Do was created as an exclusive tool for the so-called Copilot+ PCs, i.e., devices that incorporate a powerful NPU and meet a series of minimum requirements. It's not available for every computer, at least not yet. To enjoy it, your device must meet the following requirements:

• ARM or x86 processor with NPU of at least 40 TOPS (Snapdragon X Series, Ryzen AI 300 or higher, Intel Core Ultra 200V…)
• RAM memory: minimum 16 GB
• 256GB or larger SSD storage
• TPM 2.0 Security

In the first few months, the feature is optimized for English and Qualcomm devices, but support for AMD, Intel, and other languages ​​(Spanish, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, etc.) is being added.

Advanced integrations: Copilot, Office, Photos, Paint, and more

The magic of Click to Do doesn't stop at the basics: Microsoft is extending its AI tentacles to many system and productivity apps.

• In Paint: Stickers can be generated from descriptions and objects can be automatically selected for editing or deletion without manual effort.
• In Photos: Highlights lighting adjustment (Relight), blurring and intelligent object removal, around the image or background.
• Snipping Tool: It is now able to detect relevant screen content, extract text from images, and accurately select colors.
• File Browser: AI shortcuts are being tested that allow you to edit, summarize, or search for images and documents without opening other apps.
• Memo pad: from automatic text generation to content summarization, including Markdown formatting and inserting headings and lists.
• Teams and Outlook: Ability to schedule meetings or send emails from any data detected on screen.
• Word and Excel: Automatic writing and conversion of texts into tables thanks to Copilot integration.

Additionally, the File Explorer context menu adds features like "Ask Copilot," image editing (remove background, blur, erase objects), and soon the ability to summarize Office documents stored in OneDrive or SharePoint.

New experiences in Recall, Search, and Widgets powered by AI

Click to Do is part of an AI ecosystem in Windows 11 that also features other components such as Recall and Semantic Indexing (semantic search).

• Recall: Records periodic screenshots, analyzes them, and allows you to search by what you remember seeing, not by file name. All processing is local, and security is reinforced with isolation and access control.
• Semantic search: Windows Finder now understands informal, natural language descriptions for both local and cloud files.
• WidgetsMicrosoft is testing much more organized and relevant feeds, with stories curated by Copilot and visual changes to the interface.
• Smart energy management: While the user is inactive, Windows optimizes CPU usage to reduce energy consumption, returning to full power as soon as the user resumes activity.

All this framework is executed thanks to the new Windows Copilot Runtime, which integrates more than 40 AI models working simultaneously in the background (screen region analysis, OCR, language interpretation, image encoding, etc.).

Compatibility, progressive deployment and future of Click to Do

The Click to Do rollout is gradual and depends heavily on the version of Windows 11, hardware, and country. It will initially be activated on new Copilot+ devices, primarily in markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Japan, and will be rolled out to other regions, including the European Economic Area, throughout 2025.

Some advanced features—such as Recall and certain AI actions—may take a while to arrive and may be available first for Windows Insiders. Microsoft recommends keeping your system and apps updated from the Store to access all the new features as soon as they're ready.

In short, we can say that the arrival of Click to Do to Windows 11 marks a before and after in the everyday digital experience. Its seamless integration with the system itself, Office apps, and common tools, combined with its focus on privacy and speed thanks to local processing, make it a must-have feature for those seeking productivity, creativity, and complete control over their data.