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. Charles Kenyon 170.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-12T16:51:50+00:00

    I agree. I've locked this one. People can still read all of the ideas.

    This is a situation that was changing on an almost daily basis as these were being posted.

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  2. Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 437.7K Reputation points
    2025-03-12T16:00:19+00:00

    This 3 month old thread already has been hijacked dozen's of times. It is rife with misinformation, outdated information, unrelated insertions & me too interjections. It's possible that your concern has been addressed somewhere within the thread but unless you've taken the time to read all 116 messages you'll never know.

    For focus on your concern please submit a New Message stating all particulars relative to the issue, including macOS version number, Office version number & type of License as well as a complete description of the problem. In that way you'll receive responsible replies based on current information specific to your situation.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-03-12T14:43:46+00:00

    There is no options in my version

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-02T19:54:18+00:00

    I had to upgrade to Sequoia before I could find Copilot in Settings om my Imac and Macbook Pro.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-02-25T19:57:15+00:00

    I am now able to turn off CoPilot on all OFFICE (what is 365?) applications both PC and Mac. If you can't, you may need to update your program or re-install.

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