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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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Yeah, after uninstalling, copilot icon and text are still there. It says now that I have to enable the copilot "experience" that shouldn't even be available. I don't trust that copilot is actually uninstalled.
I completely agree!
I pride myself in NEVER using AI... and I intend to keep that promise. I never asked for this, don't want it, will never want it.
The only option I foresee is unsubscribing and finding an alternative to Word... which is hard as I'm so used to using this. But, unless they scrap this enforced AI then I don't see another choice but to leave.
The continual little suggestion box, etc. which continues to appear even after removing myself from any and all other options (privacy tools, etc.) is beyond distracting, and utterly overwhelming. I've wasted so much time I needed to spend actually doing work! Like you, I also uninstalled, etc. and it's still there.
wow! I'm impressed you got a human to talk with!
I went to windows>settings>apps and uninstalled copilot and microsoft 365 copilot and rebooted. They do not appear as installed apps any more, but the copilot is still in Word!!! Copilot acts as a virus.
I spent a ridiculous amount of time on chat with support this morning. The first representative passed me off to another IT person who seemed completely unfamiliar with the software. I had to show them where to even find Copilot in the settings menu and then their "solution" was to remove editing tools completely. The short answer seems to be that there is no way to disable the icon with the document and the IT people don't have a clue.
I echo the same sentiment as many others here.
Microsoft needs to provide an option for users to toggle the Copilot icon and AI program on and off in Office.
Having the Copilot icon following me across the page as I type is extremely distracting. I need to be able to toggle this off.