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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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Perhaps you are using a different language version or are in another country?
This was being rolled out to different regions at different times - so your region specific version is not yet updated to include?
This is only a GUESS. Who knows what Microsoft is doing? I don't think they know either.
Here's the problem -- I don't have that in my preference options, even though I have the same exact Version # and license as you. I've included screenshots.
Here are some screen shots.
Mac 16.93
Uncheck this box!
Which version of Word do you have? I can't find what you're talking about (I'm on a Mac running Word v. 16.93. My license is a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Wow - they listened! Well done everyone!
Not quite the same on my Mac, but there is now an option under the menu Word > Preferences > Copilot > Enable / Disable Copilot!!
AND FOR PC!!! I just checked...
Opened a new document and went File > Options > Copilot (left hand panel) > Enable / Disable Copilot!!
Maybe the lesson will be learned by the Microsoft devs to allow their users the option of enabling / disabling new 'features' for the future... but not likely.
We are still paying the increased subscription cost that includes unwanted features.