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.

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John Jefferson Doyon 87,635 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. Anonymous
    2024-06-22T21:41:52+00:00

    It kept taking over & interfering on any search I attempted

    Very aggravating

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  2. Drew - 810 Reputation points
    2024-06-22T00:28:00+00:00

    There is no such need felt. Nothing is forced down anyone's throat.

    Some will like things, all will not.

    Yes, I experimented a wee bit. Was fun at the time. Be better, it seems, had I not bothered.

    Fact remains, one can, still, do simple searches via Bing without encountering Copilot; done all the time since long ago including, by myself, recently. Except for, maybe, tracking #s.

    Cheers,
    Drew![Image](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/bd56b861-6b0c-4b67-96fb-487d00a6a0cd?platform=QnA

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-21T21:21:01+00:00

    Not the point pal.

    Before this copilot [Mod Removed - Profanity] I didn't have to ADD ANYTHING.

    I do not want copilot EVER. It sucks.

    Why does Microsoft feel the need to force [Mod Removed - Profanity] down my throat?

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  4. Drew - 810 Reputation points
    2024-06-21T21:11:50+00:00

    Yes, tracking # alone had Copilot saying, 🤷‍♂️.

    All I had to do was put UPS in front of the tracking # and went to a plain ole regular Bing search; no Copilot.

    Cheers,
    Drew

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