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 87,635 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
    2024-03-15T22:54:08+00:00

    On desktop browser, they have added the option to disable copilot response and scroll to show copilot on the menu by clicking the menu button on the top right. Don't know when they added it but it is a great thing to see.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-15T22:54:18+00:00

    On desktop browser, they have added the option to disable copilot response and scroll to show copilot on the menu by clicking the menu button on the top right. Don't know when they added it but it is a great thing to see.

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  3. Drew - 810 Reputation points
    2024-03-16T05:35:48+00:00

    This has been in Edge Dev & Canary for a while. It came to Edge GA February 23rd when Edge went to Version 122.x.xxxx.xx, BUT...

    What it seems Users do not realise is this is doing more than just simply 'hiding' an icon or button. It is shutting Copilot OFF from within Edge; all its functionality gone from Edge. Copilot WILL still be in the OS and in the OS only which, is less convenient than staying within the browser window.

    The better approach is keeping Copilot (in Edge) but tell the Sidebar to NOT Always show. Now, the Sidebar only shows if & when the Copilot icon/button is touched. Clean but (still) useful.

    Cheers,
    Drew![Image](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/d84b10bf-1672-439a-9a16-dbf2991fe41c?platform=QnA

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  4. Drew - 810 Reputation points
    2024-03-16T05:44:01+00:00

    This answer is incorrect. It should be removed or, at least modified. It should not be marked as an "Answer".

    Cheers,
    Drew![](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/13916359-6bf1-491d-ac29-9224202f8b1d?platform=QnA

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