How to disable Copilot for all applications - Mac

Anonymous
2024-12-12T11:30:03+00:00

I don't want to use the copilot features that have automatically been added to my Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT, etc.) - and I feel that this should be something that we are able to do, without having to purchase a subscription to copilot and then disable it.

How can I disable these features, to stop the shadow offer to use copilot on every new line I start on a word document and remove the icon from the tool bar?

This should be something that is an optional add on, rather than a mandated installation.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-20T17:51:51+00:00

    Thank you! that worked!

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-19T23:08:36+00:00

    Version 16.93 (25011212)

    License: Microsoft 365 Subscription, Copilot for Microsoft 365

    for MacBookAir, running 13.7.2 Ventura. has Apple Chip M1

    there is no "Options" choice in the file tab to use to turn off Copilot

    there is nothing in the top bar to use to disable it

    there doesn't seem to be anything in the Preferences screen to disable it.

    THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND IRRITATING.. I do not want Microsoft control or suggestions in my documents. PERIOD. EVER.

    how do I fix this for MacBook Air ?

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-19T21:54:57+00:00

    This is the only solution that has worked for me, thank you!

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-19T13:18:27+00:00

    Yes indeed, this solution works. Many thanks.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-01-18T17:58:49+00:00

    Jimi,

    Thanks a million.

    I am free of that stupid copilot nonsense .

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