How to remove Copilot from Word

Question

Hello,

I would like to remove Copilot and Copilot's prompts from Word. I have adjusted the privacy settings, to prevent Copilot from having access to my documents. However, the annoying Copilot ribbon still provides a prompt and follows my efforts down the page. I find using AI for writing deplorable. Word processors are tools to help record your thoughts, AI is creating thoughts for you. I will keep using my own brain, for as long as it keeps working.

How can I remove Copilot from Word?

Thank you,

Nicole

Answer 1

Hi,

This is officially feature, there is no way to disable or turn off it. You can only revert to an earlier version of Office without the feature:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-revert-to-an-earlier-version-of-office-2bd5c457-a917-d57e-35a1-f709e3dda841

I also suggest you give feedback about this behavior:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-do-i-give-feedback-on-microsoft-office-2b102d44-b43f-4dd2-9ff4-23cf144cfb11

Microsoft values your opinion. Your feedback goes directly to our engineers and helps us shape the future of Microsoft products and services for all our users.

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