Copilot available in word, powerpoint, outlook but not in excel and teams

Jigisha Thakkar 0 Reputation points
2026-09-13T12:21:03.34+00:00

I can see the copilot icon on right bottom of word and powerpoint. I can also see copilot in the outlook ribbon.

But unable to find copilot icon in excel and teams. It is neither available as right bottom icon nor in the ribbon.

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  1. Helen Luu 2,865 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-13T14:04:09.04+00:00

    Hello,

    For Excel, eligible users normally see the Copilot button in the lower-right corner of the workbook. Please try the following:

    1. Confirm that Excel is signed in with the same work account as Word and PowerPoint.
    2. Test a blank workbook in Excel for the web using that account and also try with inPrivate/incognito window.
    3. Update the desktop Microsoft 365 apps to the latest available build.
    4. Refresh the license:
      • Windows: File > Account > Update License
      • Mac: Excel > About Microsoft Excel > More Info > Refresh License

    See Microsoft’s troubleshooting article: How to find and enable a missing Copilot button.

    For Teams, please clarify which Copilot experience you expect:

    • Copilot Chat: This does not use the lower-right Office button. In Teams, select Apps, search for Copilot, and add or pin it. You can also test Copilot Chat at m365.cloud.microsoft/chat. If the app cannot be found or added in Teams, the administrator should check whether the Copilot app is allowed and pinned through the applicable Teams app policies.
    • Copilot in a Teams chat or meeting: Microsoft states that this experience requires both Microsoft 365 and a Microsoft Copilot license. In a supported chat, Copilot appears in the upper-right corner. During a supported meeting or call, it appears in the meeting controls. See Welcome to Copilot in Microsoft Teams.
    • Administrators can review the applicable Teams access and pinning controls here: Pin Microsoft Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 apps.

    Please reply with:

    • The exact Copilot label shown on the Microsoft 365 home page.
    • Your operating system and the Excel and Teams versions.
    • Whether Copilot appears in Excel for the web.
    • Whether you mean Copilot Chat or Copilot inside Teams chats and meetings.

    You may also share screenshots, but please mask email addresses, tenant IDs, and other personal information.

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