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
    2025-01-20T10:41:13+00:00

    Though I rejoiced at the promised ON/Off switch, I have not seen any assurance that CoPilot will not continue to monitor one's work in the background, culling data. Does OFF mean Off or just not visible?

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-20T15:15:41+00:00

    I don't want the icon to come on every time I open a word document - that should be possible without going through the ridiculously complicated suggestion you make.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-24T07:48:10+00:00

    I don't want Copilot, in any way, shape or form, associated with any of my MS Office products - even if there were no cost involved.

    I don't want to see the Copilot icon anywhere that it's more than just an inactive image,

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-24T08:33:23+00:00

    I don’t want it either but since I upgraded both Microsoft and my iMac to sequoia I cannot get rid and no one has yet replied with a helpful answer on how to remove it.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-01-24T11:41:06+00:00

    Have also tried switch subscription and there are no possibilities to downgrade, only to pay monthly or reinstall my subscription and get a month free.

    I simply do not want copilot on my devices. Everything was fine.

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