How to disable copilot on microsoft office (excel, word, ppt) on Macbook

Anonymous
2024-07-16T05:23:21+00:00

I am using a Macbook Air, last week I tried the free trial of the copilot, but since I don't find it helpful, and even my word keeps on lagging, now I want to disable the copilot.

I have already tried to uninstall and reinstall Microsoft 365, and several tips on the internet, but none of them is working. The copilot is still there. and I find it so annoying.

Can someone help me to show me the way to disable the copilot, please?

Thank you!

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-16T22:21:54+00:00

    Totally agree. For Microsoft to insert their AI into our documents without our knowledge or consent is outrageous - and an invasion of privacy. And isn't it "interesting" that Microsoft techs give advice for how to remove copilot from our applications - and their instructions don't work. I'm about ready to contact my Senator about this.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-16T22:00:04+00:00

    Your instructions did not work - and the interface in your screenshot isn't the same. I never authorized this ridiculous, invasive **** functionality. Make it easy to turn it off. Your instructions don't make sense.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-16T21:10:49+00:00

    Hi!

    I recently figured out how to turn Copilot off in Word (talk about annoying!)

    In Word navigate to File > Options > Copilot > Uncheck box next to enable Copilot.

    Viola!

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-16T18:21:19+00:00

    I go to CoPilot and it doesn't give me the option to disable. So still no go. but good idea for those with the option.

    I literally do not want it anywhere on my computer, not even disabled. It should be an APP you can download or not just like any other. I don't have most of the apps downloaded because I do not use them.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-12-15T01:22:16+00:00

    Thanks @BethNZ, I just went in & switched my subscription to 'Classic' and the price dropped dramatically AND AI will be gone when my sub renews.

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