How do you get rid of the floating Copilot icon that likes to float over the lower right hand side of an Excel Spreadsheet?

KarlBirch-1179 40

I don't find any usefulness in Copilot as it has lead me astray multiple times. How do I remove the floating icon that hangs out on my spreadsheets in the lower left hand corners? It has become an intolerable annoyance.

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Tamara-Hu 17,960 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @KarlBirch-1179 and everyone.

I completely understand how this behavior can be frustrating, especially when it impacts the way you expect the product to work or fit into your workflow. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, it’s truly valuable.

At the moment, this behavior is part of the product’s current built-in design and is not considered a bug. I understand this may be unexpected or could lead to some confusion, especially if it differs from what you were hoping to see. I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

If you’d like to see improvements or changes in how this works, the most effective step is to share your feedback directly with the product team, using my previous answer. They will carefully review user feedback to better understand real-world needs, and your input can play an important role in shaping future updates, design enhancements, or official guidance.

Your voice genuinely helps influence the direction of the product, so I strongly encourage you to submit feedback when possible.

KarlBirch-1179 40 Reputation points

2026-05-18T15:37:49.7566667+00:00

Thanks Tamara-Hu. It is a bug and one that should have a can of bug spray unloaded on it as well as on the product manager of Excel and CoPilot. I suspect some clever hackers will come up with a solution in the future to rid the infestation. Thank you again for your time and efforts.

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Yuko Thomas 0 Reputation points

2026-08-05T14:35:30.45+00:00

I would also like to remove this - it's annoying and intrusive. It covers the spreadsheet. It should be optional.

I figured it out with the help of my IT team. Configure to move it to the Ribbon, then, delete it from the Ribbon by right clicking on the riboon and choosing Customize. It is called "Assistance".
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