How can I disable Copilot in Bing search engine?

Anonymous
2024-02-19T16:58:07+00:00

The most annoying feature by Microsoft on a miniature scale when using mobile devices.

Scrolling through search results when using Bing search engine on mobile devices automatically switches over to the Copilot tab. There should be a switch in Search Settings (attached pictures) to disable Copilot in all search results.

Bing | Search | Share and social search results

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John Jefferson Doyon 87,640 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2024-02-19T17:44:27+00:00

Hi there, I am John J.D., a fellow Microsoft user like you.

I understand your frustration. Unfortunately, there isn't an option to disable Copilot in Bing's search engine settings, as it's integrated into the browsing experience. We're all users here, and Microsoft employees don't often visit the community, you can provide direct feedback to the Bing team by using the Feedback option at the bottom of the search results page.

In the meantime, I recommend downloading the Microsoft Edge app or the Bing app, as this feature isn't present in those platforms. I understand how frustrating this can be, and I hope this workaround helps improve your search experience.

Should you need any further information, please let me know.

John J.D.

Just a quick update:

The Microsoft Bing team has added a feature to disable the function that opens Copilot/Bing chat when scrolling down or attempting to refresh the page.

You can disable this feature by clicking on the Menu icon (≡) and toggling off "Scroll to open Copilot".

Our feedback has been heard. Congratulations!

John J.D.

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  1. Drew - 810 Reputation points
    2024-06-25T21:13:50+00:00

    What I tried, that also worked, was I put UPS in front of the #; If I remember correctly 😏.

    At least you have a way to have it work for you which is certainly nice 👍👍

    Cheers,
    Drew![](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/239d8e6b-952c-4c6d-85b0-c36e7ad5c6d6?platform=QnA

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-25T16:19:54+00:00

    Is it exclusively with USPS tracking #s or other things as well? Would you be willing to give me something where this happens so that I can see if I can repro it? Maybe you don't care to share a tracking #, but maybe there is something else I could try...

    Do you have this setting toggled OFF?
    Image

    Cheers,
    Drew![Image](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/72f071da-6ed4-40cb-9c16-750f3a8f472d?platform=QnA

    You have to put USPS at the end of the tracking number now.

    ![](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/5c82ac63-2549-4177-82e4-332b93ec4af9?platform=QnA

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  3. Nathan Roberts (SN) 13,616 Reputation points Student Ambassador Volunteer Moderator
    2024-06-24T18:15:58+00:00

    Hey there, RSDXA

    Please be respectful of other members in this community. Drew, along with other members, are here to help and participate in discussions. Views and opinions are welcome, but me must do this in line with the Code of Conduct: Microsoft Community Code of Conduct - Microsoft Community

    Please respect this. I have removed your comment as a CoC violation.

    Thanks,

    Nathan

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  4. Drew - 810 Reputation points
    2024-06-23T02:08:20+00:00

    Not only that does not happen for myself, I cannot even seem to force it to happen.

    I do heaps of simple, regular, ole fashioned Bing searches, no Copilot interference involvement.

    ALSO

    I, intentionally, use Copilot lots for lots of things, queries & much more.

    AND

    They are never mixed-up together. For searching, one or the other will suit the moment best, unless, actually, using/wanting something that is or is within Copilot.

    BUT seems there are exceptions, well one, anyway; UPS tracking #s didn't go well.

    Frustrating there's seemingly nothing to alleviate your aggravation.

    Cheers,
    Drew![Image](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/ff7f11d2-9f23-424b-b868-bc0cdf719338?platform=QnA

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