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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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DEFINITELY: We need it OFF in 365 -- then have it as an option for those who want, need, and/or like it. Thank you!
Seconded. I do NOT WANT CoPilot. I do not want to go into the registry or roll back just to have the basic function restored. This is ridiculous.
I still do not have the option to shut off copilot however it is driving me nuts. I went into options and it is as though copilot is non existing on there? Is there anywhere else it could be hiding? It is driving me nuts.
Go to:
File
Options
Copilot
Click off "Enable Copilot"
I found this on You Tube "Excel at the Office"
Go to:
File
Options
Copilot
Click off "Enable Copilot"
I found this on You Tube "Excel at the Office"
I've tried this many times before and it didn't work. Today it did! Wonderful, but kind of weired. Thanks. McS