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UPDATE 28Apr2025: I renewed and changed my subscription to Microsoft Personal Classic and that *seemed* to eliminate Co-Pilot. For how long? Who knows? But at least now its no longer showing up on my emails. Thank you to everyone who shared my frustrations and who offered suggestions.
How do I remove Copilot from my Outlook email (and all other applications for that matter)? I have a 5 year old MacBook Pro. I use Outlook (Hotmail account) and all of a sudden CoPilot has appeared when I start writing or replying to emails. I do NOT want it. I do NOT need it. It is VERY distracting and I want to disable and/or remove it. Any advice would be most appreciated. I tried searching online but could not find a suitable answer. Thank you.
I do not know if I have the New or Legacy Outlook.
Using older versions of Outlook for Mac in business environments
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I don't suppose there's anything we can actually do besides express outrage. Or is there? (Open for suggestions.) It would be nice to at least know that some human at Microsoft is aware of this point of view. It would be better yet if there was a reason to think they actually cared.
This is simply unacceptable. Emails is the LAST place ai should be. Why would I want something scanning all my emails- with private information in them- reading them "for me"? Copilot needs an off switch
Dear Marla Jo,
Thanks for using Microsoft products and posting in the community.
I understand that you want to remove Copilot from your Outlook emails and that this is causing you problems, I understand how you feel.
I know: Copilot came up while you were editing your email and it bothered you, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
After thorough research and consultation, it has been concluded that there is no Copilot-related switch to disable or remove it at this time.
We do understand your concerns about this feature and how it distracts you from your productivity.
However, as it relates to Outlook product design, it is highly recommended that you direct your valuable feedback to the Microsoft Product Development team:
You can use your computer to access the web version of Outlook: https://outlook.live.com/ , log in to your email account, Help - Feedback - Report a Problem
You can expect subsequent updates to Outlook.
You can mark my reply as “yes” so that more users are aware of the issue, and the more users are concerned about the issue, the more attention the issue will be given.
Thank you for taking the time to accept our understanding. If you have any other questions, please feel free to post a new thread in the forum.
Your understanding and patience will be greatly appreciated.
Have a great day.
Best Regards,
Linda.L-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
Linda.L-MSFT THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!!! CAN'T TURN OFF COPILOT!??? MICROSOFT FIX THIS ISSUE!!!!!
I don't use it.
I didn't ask for it.
I don't want it.
I want it gone.
I will give them another month (February 2025) to fix this new time and energy parasite, Operation Paper Clip resurrected. It's like dealing with a dinosaur who doesn't see you, unless you move or make noises. Then, I will switch to Gmail, leaving the AI to duke it out with my never ending junk mail, wasting one hour a day to let Microsoft know that I am a victim of "Phishing." I just cancelled my Microsoft 365 Family subscription, will switch back to CD's every ten years. They obviously don't need our business, made enough money already selling the Vaxxx to the Useless Eaters.