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
    2025-01-30T16:08:41+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?

    I reverted back to the no copilot office version using the command prompt instructions. So now when my subscription renews on 11/25, it won't include Outlook unless I "upgrade" to the $100 copilot version. Unbelievable!

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-30T16:22:48+00:00

    I have turned off CoPilot without changing my subscription......

    For those who have a family subscription, [I am on an iMac] - if you go into Word, open a document [not sure a document is necessary but it is the order I did this], and go into preferences suddenly a new icon has appeared under authoring and proofing tools.

    It wasn't there yesterday. It gives you the option to click a box to enable Co Pilot ...and MUCH MORE IMPORTANTLY TO UNCLICK THE BOX to disable...which I have done and the nasty little thing has disappeared from my word documents..... hope this works for all.....

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-30T20:46:17+00:00

    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.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-30T23:23:13+00:00

    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.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-01-31T00:18:50+00:00

    Here are some screen shots.

    Mac 16.93

    Uncheck this box!

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