Remove Copilot from Word

Anonymous
2024-11-03T04:38:02+00:00

The latest Microsoft 365 Update has added a Copilot function to Word. Now every time I create a new paragraph, a little copilot symbol appears in the left-hand margin prompting me to use copilot. It is extremely annoying and distracting. How do I stop this symbol appearing, or better, remove copilot from Word?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-24T16:44:51+00:00

    So for those of us on annual subscriptions, are you saying we'll need to revert to a year-old version of Office, and then block updates for another full year to avoid having Co-pilot shoved down our throats? That seems...wild. I followed the steps above for switching my subscription type (thank you very much for that) but all the messages tell me I won't be converting over until January 3, 2026. Is there a way to convert to no-Co-Pilot now that doesn't involve using older software? Can someone in MS customer service convert my account immediately if I call a helpline or something?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-20T04:22:36+00:00

    Didn’t work for me. The dreaded, unwanted co pilot is still there at the top of a new document.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-15T06:47:30+00:00

    Unfortunately, there isn't any other way of doing this. You have to switch to a "Classic" subscription.

    I just tried calling Microsoft help line and this is all they suggest doing. They transferred me to an inept customer service rep who asked for my email 3 times, then said he sent an email for confirmation - which I didn't receive - then said thanks for confirming!!! I didn't get an email and I didn't click anything to confirm the discussion!!! Then I must have been on hold for 20 minutes of silence and no one came back to me. I hung up. What a joke.

    I lodged one complaint a week ago - no response – so I just lodged a second compliant. But I don't think there will be any response to that either.

    The only way a company will learn is with people cancelling their subscriptions - but what else is there to go on all Australian Government departments use this? There is no worthy alternative.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-15T04:58:10+00:00

    I'm sure this was very helpful for people who speak the (computer) language. However, for mere humans like me who just want a 2-minute, minimal effort removal of the hellish CoPilot from their lives - it's no use whatsoever. I'm going back to Libre.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-11-05T07:03:02+00:00

    Hello Ben,

    I understand the concern and inconvenience this change causes.

    Since Copilot is a connected service, it is my understanding that disabling the Microsoft 365 online experience accomplishes the same thing.

    Please see Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps for home: your data and privacy - Microsoft Support

    But this can also cause other online services to be unavailable. In the meantime, click File->Feedback in the Office app to let Microsoft development team hear your valuable thoughts.

    Sincere greetings,

    Ian - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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