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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!!!!!!!!
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So, basically, because you uploaded this **** garbage I didn't ask for, I have to jump through days of hoops.
**** off.
Thank you.!!! I have disabled it, and also modified my privacy settings via Options.
Yes there is, or should be. I found it on mine. Go to the actual Options screen, and Copilot is an option on the left. When clicked, the only option you are given is "Enable Copilot" that's it, it should be there. If this is somehow missing, I'd recommend a purge of Office and reinstall it. Pain in the you know what, but it's Micro$oft, we should be rather used to this hostile behavior from them by now.
Option to disable Copilot has now been added (Netherlands).
However, I don't want my documents connected to the cloud or to 'Copilot activity history', which I suspect is the case even after disabling Copilot in Word. Can a staffer please confirm or deny this? If true, then please fix this, as I value my privacy and I now feel misled in believing Microsoft does too. I have no other complaints about your product but sneaking in this type of privacy sensitive feature is egregious and very upsetting to me.
I too hate copilot and this icon is driving me crazy. Has anyone figured out how to turn it off yet? I uninstalled the app from my device thinking that would solve it, but it's still in Word. Please help!