How to disable or remove Copilot from Word (there is a solution - check 2nd edit)

Anonymous
2024-11-01T04:09:09+00:00

This morning Copilot appeared in Word. I do not have a subscription for it, nor do I want it at all. It just appeared in what must have been an update.

I have the most up-to-date word running on a desktop with Windows 11.

I need to disable Copilot. I do not want to see it in the ribbon or right in the middle of the writing space (in the image).

Please advise how to disable, remove or just stop Copilot as I can't seem to remove it. I'm downright frustrated with it and didn't ask or request it. I did not buy it or subscribe to it.

Thank you.

Leah

Edit: Found the best solution was to roll back to a previous version before it updated. I replied further down and used a method that worked for me. Best I can suggest is do that and then start updating again when they allow us to turn stupid Copilot OFF.

2nd Edit: In the newest update (including in Australia) you can now turn it off in word for windows: File -> Options -> copilot (4th option) -> untick enable.

HOORAY! IT IS OFF!!!!!!!!

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-08T03:56:51+00:00

    I cancelled my 365 subscription and purchased Office 2024. No co-pilot. Am finally able to use my Classic Outlook again! One-time purchase. No Subscription. No expensive Annual Renewal. Purchase it directly from Microsoft. There are tempting programs offered on the Internet. I fell victim to one. Their License was Not Valid. I wrestled with the program and the company! Thanks to Trustpilot, I got my money back. Check out MS Office 2024. There are 2 versions. Only difference: Outlook.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-08T02:41:44+00:00

    I have had an MS subscription for over a decade. I am cancelling it now, since this has not been resolved. Thank you for wasting my time, by not allowing us to easily and simply turn this off.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-02-06T15:37:14+00:00

    File

    Scroll down to More

    Options should be there

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-02-06T05:02:41+00:00

    There is no option in Microsoft 365 Personal to turn off copilot. In Word when I click file there is no option. really hate this thing but I can't get it turned off. I don't know how changing to an earlier update or version will affect my billing. Help Please. I tried finding a phone number but there isn't any provided for the customers. Why?

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-01-29T00:24:49+00:00

    No Checkmark or darkened box to Clear?

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