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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!!!!!!!!
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
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Unchecked everything and rebooted. Copilot is still there, so it doesn't work for everyone. Pity.
Tanja, the approach that I followed didn't include any unchecking so I think you may be looking at a different strategy to the one I used. The process I used was reinstalling the Feb release of Microsoft 365 as explained by MelanieNewfield on the previous page.
Sorry, I responded to the wrong email. I'm currently trying your approach, going back to a previous version. It's been 'updating' for more than 30 minutes so I think something has gone wrong. Will try again later.
I'm not a software engineer and it annoys me that I am forced to fiddle around for ages to try and find a solution and risking making changes to my laptop I'm not qualified to do.
It worked!! The 'updating' window was sitting there for about 45 minutes but eventually it said it was done, so you might have to be patient. Updates disabled! Hurrah until my subscription runs out, then back to Libre.
Thank you!
CoPilot trying to teach me how to suck eggs is the last straw. I'm off to Lunux Mint where you can be your own master. There are a miriad of programs available to do all your word processing and spreadsheeting without the unasked for intrusions that Microsoft imposes. A pox on Microsoft.