Copilot AI is included in Windows Taskbar and Microsoft 365 apps, but you can disable it if desired.
Disabling Copilot in Windows 11 and Microsoft 365
You can turn off Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps unless you’re using a work computer, in which case you should ask your systems administrator for help.
If you are using Windows 11 Home, you can easily uninstall Copilot. In contrast, those on Windows 11 Pro will need to edit system settings, which can be complicated.
Steps to Uninstall or Hide Copilot
To uninstall Copilot on Windows 11 Home, open the Start menu, search for “Copilot,” right-click it, and choose “Uninstall.” Repeat this for any Microsoft 365 Copilot app listed.
Even after uninstalling, Copilot may still appear in apps like Word and Excel, and you must disable it in each app individually.
Disabling Copilot in Microsoft 365 Apps
To disable Copilot in Windows 11 apps, open the app, go to File, then Options, select Copilot, uncheck “Enable Copilot,” click OK, and restart the app.
On a Mac, open the app, go to Preferences, choose Authoring and Proofing Tools, select Copilot, uncheck “Enable Copilot,” click OK, and restart the app.
