Apple Intelligence began rolling out to users in the US earlier this week, as part of the company’s iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 software updates. The most notable AI feature available on compatible iPhones and Mac computers is called Apple Writing Tools, and it allows users to proofread or summarize text on their device, make changes in tone and length, or Allows complete rewriting. While this feature works with most apps designed for macOS, users can also access it on Windows apps running in a virtual machine on macOS.
Introduced Apple Intelligence Writing Tools support for Windows apps.
Users with Mac computers running macOS Sequoia can use the new Apple Writing Tools feature, part of Apple’s first Intelligence feature rollout, while accessing Windows applications running inside a virtual machine. Support document Shared by virtualization software maker Parallels.
After updating to macOS 15.1, users who have a Parallels Desktop virtual machine on their Mac computer can start using the new Apple Writing Tools feature while running Windows applications like Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. It’s worth noting that Apple Intelligence will need to be enabled on the computer before support for Windows applications can be enabled through an update.
According to the virtualization software firm, users will need to open the Parallels Desktop Control Center, start their Windows virtual machine, then click the following options in the menu bar at the top of the screen. actions > Update parallel tools..
After this process is complete, users can select a block of text within an app such as Microsoft Word running on their virtual machine on Parallels Desktop, then press the Shift + Command + W keyboard shortcut to access the Apple Writing Tools menu. Press cut.
Apple Intelligence is available to users in the US on Mac computers with an Apple Silicon chip. This means that if a user is running a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, or Mac Pro with an M1, M2, M3, or M4 series chip, they will be able to access Apple Intelligence. As long as their system language is set to English (US).