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
    2025-01-20T19:09:55+00:00

    This worked to disable CoPilot: Open Word. Top left, click on File. Scroll down to Options. Find Copilot and uncheck Enable. Restart Word. So far, so good.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-20T23:20:10+00:00

    This worked perfectly. The icon is still in the ribbon, but greyed out and not available, unless I change my mind.

    Not all 365 programs have this feature, but it's easy to disable if they do.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-21T16:45:39+00:00

    My subscription shows both Microsoft 365 Personal and Microsoft 365 Personal Classic. WHY? I have not authorized Copilot or changed my subscription since signing up last April. I do not want copilot, it's causing huge problems and costing me time I don't have. I can't shut it off or switch plans because my service that I haven't changednow has both plans. or remove it. Please help me fix this.

    Austin

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-21T20:54:07+00:00

    No "Enable Copilot" option anymore apparently...

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