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
    2024-11-13T19:50:54+00:00

    Frustrating, BUT...eventually found online chat, that provides remote service, where they control computer to fix. Watching I was g=boggled by all the steps that are taken. I could not have done it alone. But in end, they deleted the version wiht CoPilot, replaced wiht previous versionall sorted. No more CoPilot !!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-13T19:59:14+00:00

    Hello. I located MS online chat, that leads to remote tech service, where they take over and fix.

    Very complex, could not have done on my own. Happy now, installed no CoPilot version.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-13T20:09:24+00:00

    I found MS online chat, they then did remote fix. Uninstall, and reinstall minus CoPilot happy !

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-13T20:13:58+00:00

    I found MS chat line, they then did a remote uninstall and reinstall of older version for me.

    It should only ever be an option. I dont need it

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-11-13T21:05:34+00:00

    Hi Thanks for all the comments about Copilot. So I understand Microsoft has forced this pathetic feature upon us without our consent. I DO NOT want Copilot and I want the ability to turn it off. Looks like this might be a class action for the courts.

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