How to disable or remove Copilot in Office 365 Personal

Anonymous
2024-11-01T21:08:30+00:00

Since the latest Office 365 Personal update Version 2410 (Build 18129.20116) Copilot Draft has been enabled in Word, which I don't want.

I have not checked in other Office 365 programs to see if Copilot is enabled.

How do I disable or better, remove Copilot for Office 365 Personal?

Noting that Office 365 Personal does not have access to the Microsoft Edge admin centre from a personal email address.

Why doesn't Microsoft allow the User to decide whether to opt in to enable Copilot, then automatically enabling Copilot, and making it difficult for the User to disable or remove it!

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Anonymous
2025-01-09T09:01:44+00:00

A short update to include the following from a chat session (after moving through 3 operators) which is interesting to say the least. My question was asking which of the email (with the $159 renewal figure) and the details in my account (with the $109 renewal figure) was correct.

once your subscription is due, you will be charged $159 for the updated subscription with many new features. However, we understand you prefer the classic version, and that is possible. I have spoken to many customers with the same concern. You can contact us before your subscription is due, and we will process the renewal for the classic version at $109. The email you received is correct; it serves as a notification for Microsoft 365 subscribers, but you can remain on the classic version.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-07T03:04:16+00:00

    Microsoft 365 Family (in Australia). I did not ask for and do not want AI (CoPilot) in my office apps, and the only options given to "disable" it look very unappealing. I also do not want my annual subscription increased from $139 to $179, nor do I want to contribute to the explosion in energy use being caused by AI. This just feels like a money grab by Microsoft as they try to fund their headlong rush into AI. I do not want to go to the effort of moving to LibreOffice, but I'm sure going to pursue it. Very annoyed am I!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-06T21:29:31+00:00

    Hi StephenPetrie

    Like wise and also getting rid of one drive everything in Microsoft is about taking over our data and information wonder who they are on selling it to.

    I am using VMware workstation to build a development environment using fedora at the moment and getting it working when complete I will be replacing Microsoft completely.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-06T21:00:06+00:00

    I'm also doing the same looking for alternative Office software. I just want to ensure I have as much information available to make my decision to move forward.

    I've already ditched the Edge browser as my main browser because of Copilot. It only is used when I click on a link from an email, but then I just copy the link and open it in the browser that I now use.

    I'm still using Windows 10, as my pc is not suitable to run Windows 11.

    Microsoft seem to be shooting itself in the foot with new OS and software enhancements such as Copilot.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-06T20:46:46+00:00

    Why not look at ditching Microsoft full stop and going something else, I have had enough of this **** from Microsoft, I am researching other options

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