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
    2025-01-17T02:47:06+00:00

    I cancelled the subscription switching to the "classic" plan with NO AI. However, I still cannot get rid of Copilot from my apps. "Customizing the ribbon" doesn't work.

    Any tricks? This is personal use so I am not tied to it like I am at work.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-16T23:17:28+00:00

    When you say File / Options do you mean in the Word app ? or ?

    I have no such option in word or copilot on my Mac.

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  3. 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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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-16T22:14:38+00:00

    I have the same issue but with my excel spreadsheet. Opened it up today and there was a stupid copilot pop up in my excel doc. I want it gone. My data is mine, nobody else's!!!

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  5. 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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