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
    2024-11-04T11:20:23+00:00

    I hate it so much that it has just been added, i write novels and it is not only distracting that you cannot remove it, it makes it impossible to property copy TEXT I HAVE WRITTEN to web based browsers to share. it's ridiculous. Please, give us a way to remove it, or at least hide it. I haven't been able to roll back, and i just really need a fix. it is ridiculous that this has been forced on people who don't want it or worse who's professional lives are negatively effected because of it.

    EDIT: And i just learnt turning off privacy settings doesn't work as it turns of autosave, which is my lifesaver. THIS IS NOT OKAY.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-05T02:56:05+00:00

    Microsoft must immediately provide a way to disable copilot without breaking 365/office applications. I cannot understand why it is foisted on everyone willy nilly. It's dangerous.

    I should be able to manage without onedrive moving forward. I can probably also find alternatives for every 365 application except Access. If Microsoft refuses to make copilot optional, I'll consider buying access as a standalone app and ditching everything else.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-05T03:35:44+00:00

    same issue here. Absolutely pathetic of microsoft to install a feature I do not want and cannot easily disable! POOR
    SERVICE!!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-05T04:36:36+00:00

    Not only is Microsoft forcing Copilot (AI) onto its users without the option to opt out, but I'm also not interested in AI.

    But the cost of Office 365 has increased dramatically at least in Australia since the same time last year, as mine is due for renewal.

    I guess to pay for installing Copilot.

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