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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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I found this same solution and it is helpful. There doesn't appear to be a way to remove the Copilot from the task ribbon, but this process does disable it.
I just don't understand who is asking for the increasing integration of large language generative text models in word processing software?
IN ORDER TO CUT OFF COPILOT YOU HAVE TO GO TO YOUR WORD DOCUMENT. YOU WILL SEE THE COPILOT ICON IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF YOUR DOCUMENT. RIGHT CLICK ON THE ICON AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS. IT WILL CUT OFF COPILOT FOR WORD DOCUMENTS. HOPE THIS HELPS! IT WORKED FOR ME.
Sorted.
Second edit spot on. Thanks.
Thanks but this does not work on a Mac. So us Mac users have been screwed by Microsoft.
Courtney, give it time.
The Office 365 team realize the problems this rollout caused, but there must be lots of issues to consider when rolling back such an invasive rollout.
Also, they may be depending on AI to help untangle this superposition of inconsistent and unwelcome states.