How to Disable or Uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11

Introduction

• Microsoft is integrating Copilot AI assistant widely in Windows 11 applications.
• Users can uninstall or disable Copilot depending on the application.
• Various versions include the Copilot app replacing Cortana, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Copilot integrated into Office apps and Microsoft Edge.

Steps to Uninstall Copilot

Uninstalling Copilot App on Windows 11

1. Open Start and navigate to Settings.
2. Go to Apps > Installed Apps.
3. Locate the Copilot app, click on the menu button, select Uninstall, and confirm the action.

Uninstalling Microsoft 365 Copilot App

1. Open Start and go to Settings.
2. Navigate to Apps > Installed Apps.
3. Find Microsoft 365 Copilot, click the menu button, select Uninstall, and confirm.

Disabling Copilot in Office Apps

Disabling Copilot in Microsoft Word

1. Open Word and go to File > Options.
2. Navigate to Copilot, clear the "Enable Copilot" option, and click Okay. Restart the app if necessary.

Disabling Copilot in Excel

1. Open Excel. Click File > Options (or directly from the main home screen).
2. Navigate to Copilot, clear the "Enable Copilot" option, and click Okay. Restart Excel.

Other Office Apps

• Repeat similar steps in other Office apps, e.g., PowerPoint: Go to File > Options, clear "Enable Copilot", click Okay.

Disabling Copilot in Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge and go to Settings.
2. Navigate to Copilot and Sidebar, turn off Show Copilot button.
3. Go back to Show Sidebar Button option and turn it off.

Additional Information

• Copilot can be reinstalled from the Microsoft Store at any time.
• To re-enable in Office apps or Microsoft Edge, follow the same steps but turn on the features.

Notes

• The Copilot button in the search experience can't be removed, as it's a shortcut to the Copilot web experience.
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Let me know if you plan to disable or uninstall Copilot on your computer. This guide aims to make the process straightforward for any user.