{"id":68739,"date":"2026-11-07T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=68739"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:23:19","slug":"how-to-turn-off-copilot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Copilot in Windows 11, Edge and Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here is how to turn off Copilot on a Windows 11 PC: uninstall the Copilot app from Settings, hide the Copilot button in Microsoft Edge, and untick <strong>Enable Copilot<\/strong> in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Every step below comes from Microsoft&#8217;s own help pages, and at the end you will find a plain list of the Copilot parts you can&#8217;t remove.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-turn-off-copilot-plug.jpg\" alt=\"A white cable plugged into a wall socket on a bright pink background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-turn-off-copilot-plug.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-turn-off-copilot-plug-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-turn-off-copilot-plug-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-turn-off-copilot-plug-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-turn-off-copilot-plug-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Windows 11: <strong>Settings &gt; Apps &gt; Installed apps<\/strong>, search for Copilot, select the <strong>&#8230;<\/strong> menu and choose <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>. Edge: open the Copilot settings page and turn off <strong>Show Copilot button on the toolbar<\/strong>. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote: <strong>File &gt; Options &gt; Copilot<\/strong>, untick <strong>Enable Copilot<\/strong>, then restart the app.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aef3ad61b1c4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aef3ad61b1c4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#What_%E2%80%9Cturning_off_Copilot%E2%80%9D_actually_means\" >What &#8220;turning off Copilot&#8221; actually means<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#How_to_turn_off_Copilot_in_Windows_11_uninstall_the_app\" >How to turn off Copilot in Windows 11 (uninstall the app)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#Just_want_the_icon_gone_Unpin_it_from_the_taskbar\" >Just want the icon gone? Unpin it from the taskbar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#What_to_do_about_the_Copilot_key_on_your_keyboard\" >What to do about the Copilot key on your keyboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#How_to_turn_off_Copilot_in_Microsoft_Edge\" >How to turn off Copilot in Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#How_to_turn_off_Copilot_in_Word_Excel_PowerPoint_and_OneNote\" >How to turn off Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#On_Windows\" >On Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#On_a_Mac\" >On a Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#No_Enable_Copilot_checkbox\" >No Enable Copilot checkbox?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#How_to_turn_off_Copilot_in_Outlook\" >How to turn off Copilot in Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#What_you_cant_turn_off_or_remove\" >What you can&#8217;t turn off or remove<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#How_do_I_turn_off_Copilot_completely\" >How do I turn off Copilot completely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#How_do_I_turn_off_Copilot_in_Word\" >How do I turn off Copilot in Word?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#Can_I_turn_off_the_Copilot_key\" >Can I turn off the Copilot key?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#Is_it_safe_to_uninstall_Copilot_from_Windows_11\" >Is it safe to uninstall Copilot from Windows 11?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/11\/how-to-turn-off-copilot\/#Does_turning_off_Copilot_in_one_Office_app_turn_it_off_in_all_of_them\" >Does turning off Copilot in one Office app turn it off in all of them?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_%E2%80%9Cturning_off_Copilot%E2%80%9D_actually_means\"><\/span>What &#8220;turning off Copilot&#8221; actually means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Copilot is not one switch. Microsoft puts it in several places, and each one has its own setting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Copilot app in Windows<\/strong>, which opens from the taskbar, the Start menu or the Copilot key.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Copilot in Microsoft Edge<\/strong>, the button on the browser toolbar and in the sidebar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps<\/strong> such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So if you want Copilot gone everywhere, work through each section below. If it only bothers you in one place, jump straight to that one. If you actually want to try it first, our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-use-copilot\/\">how to use Copilot for free<\/a> shows what it can do.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_off_Copilot_in_Windows_11_uninstall_the_app\"><\/span>How to turn off Copilot in Windows 11 (uninstall the app)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On a personal PC, Copilot is a normal app, so the cleanest way to turn it off is to uninstall it. Microsoft&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-US\/microsoft-copilot\/getting-started-with-microsoft-copilot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting started with Microsoft Copilot<\/a> page gives these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> (press <code>Windows + I<\/code>).<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Apps &gt; Installed apps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Type <strong>Copilot<\/strong> in the search box.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>&#8230;<\/strong> (More options) menu next to the Copilot app.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Uninstall<\/strong> and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On Windows 10 the path is shorter: <strong>Settings &gt; Apps<\/strong>, search for Copilot, then select <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_want_the_icon_gone_Unpin_it_from_the_taskbar\"><\/span>Just want the icon gone? Unpin it from the taskbar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather keep the app but stop seeing it, right-click the Copilot icon on the taskbar and choose <strong>Unpin from taskbar<\/strong>. Copilot stays installed and still opens from the Start menu or the Copilot key.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_about_the_Copilot_key_on_your_keyboard\"><\/span>What to do about the Copilot key on your keyboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many newer laptops and keyboards have a dedicated Copilot key, and <code>Windows + C<\/code> does the same job. Microsoft&#8217;s page <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-US\/accessibility\/windows\/copilot\/understand-updates-to-the-Copilot-key-on-Windows-devices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understand updates to the Copilot key on Windows devices<\/a> explains what you can change:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remap the key.<\/strong> Microsoft says a Windows 11 update adds a setting under <strong>Settings &gt; Bluetooth &amp; devices &gt; Keyboard<\/strong> that turns the Copilot key into a <strong>Context menu<\/strong> key or a <strong>Right Ctrl<\/strong> key. If you don&#8217;t see it yet, install the latest Windows updates and check again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use your PC maker&#8217;s setting.<\/strong> Microsoft notes that some manufacturers have their own Copilot key setting. Use either the Windows setting or the maker&#8217;s setting, not both.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch out with Right Ctrl.<\/strong> Microsoft warns that mapping the key to Right Ctrl breaks some shortcut combinations, so use the left Ctrl key for those.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Microsoft&#8217;s page only describes remapping the key. It doesn&#8217;t describe a way to switch the key off completely.<\/p>\n<p>If you keep Copilot installed, the Copilot app itself also lets you choose whether the key opens the full app or a smaller quick view, under <strong>Account &gt; Settings &gt; Copilot Keyboard Shortcuts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_off_Copilot_in_Microsoft_Edge\"><\/span>How to turn off Copilot in Microsoft Edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Edge shows Copilot as a button on the toolbar. Microsoft&#8217;s Edge troubleshooting article (<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/troubleshoot\/microsoft-edge\/experience\/copilot-icon-missing-sidebar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot icon not showing in Edge sidebar<\/a>) names the setting that controls it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Microsoft Edge.<\/li>\n<li>Paste <code>edge:\/\/settings\/appearance\/copilotAndSidebar<\/code> into the address bar and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>App specific settings<\/strong>, select <strong>Copilot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off <strong>Show Copilot button on the toolbar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The same Microsoft article explains that when the Edge sidebar is turned off, all sidebar apps are hidden, Copilot included. Hiding the button only removes it from view.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_off_Copilot_in_Word_Excel_PowerPoint_and_OneNote\"><\/span>How to turn off Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft&#8217;s page <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/office\/bc7e530b-152d-4123-8e78-edc06f8b85f1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turn off Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps<\/a> covers this. It works when you sign in with a <strong>personal Microsoft account<\/strong> (for example a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_Windows\"><\/span>On Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Word, Excel, PowerPoint or OneNote.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>File &gt; Options &gt; Copilot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Untick <strong>Enable Copilot<\/strong> and select <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Close the app and open it again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Each app has its own checkbox, so repeat this in every app where you want Copilot off. Microsoft lists the versions that have it: Word 2412 or later, Excel and PowerPoint 2501 or later, and OneNote 2502 or later. The setting applies to that app on that PC, for everyone who uses it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_a_Mac\"><\/span>On a Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Word, Excel or PowerPoint.<\/li>\n<li>From the app menu, choose <strong>Preferences &gt; Authoring and Proofing Tools &gt; Copilot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Untick <strong>Enable Copilot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Quit the app and open it again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This needs Word 16.93 or later, or Excel and PowerPoint 16.93.2 or later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Enable_Copilot_checkbox\"><\/span>No Enable Copilot checkbox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft&#8217;s fallback is the privacy setting for connected experiences. On Windows, go to <strong>File &gt; Account &gt; Account Privacy &gt; Manage Settings<\/strong>, clear <strong>Turn on experiences that analyze your content<\/strong>, select OK and restart the app. On a Mac it&#8217;s under <strong>Preferences &gt; Personal Settings &gt; Privacy &gt; Connected Experiences &gt; Manage Connected Experiences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware this switches off more than Copilot. Microsoft says it also turns off features such as Outlook suggested replies, Word text predictions, PowerPoint Designer and automatic alt text.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_off_Copilot_in_Outlook\"><\/span>How to turn off Copilot in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Outlook uses a <strong>Turn on Copilot<\/strong> toggle instead of a checkbox, according to the same Microsoft page:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Outlook for Windows:<\/strong> Settings &gt; Copilot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outlook on the web:<\/strong> Settings &gt; Copilot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outlook for Mac<\/strong> (version 16.95.3 or later): Quick Settings &gt; Copilot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outlook for iPhone and Android:<\/strong> Quick Settings &gt; Copilot (update the app first).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Outlook setting follows your account, so turning it off once applies on every device where you sign in with that account. Classic Outlook for Windows has no toggle yet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_cant_turn_off_or_remove\"><\/span>What you can&#8217;t turn off or remove<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft&#8217;s own pages are clear about the limits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Word, Excel and PowerPoint on the web, iPhone and Android:<\/strong> Copilot can&#8217;t be turned off there.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classic Outlook for Windows:<\/strong> no on\/off option yet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work or school accounts:<\/strong> the Microsoft 365 settings above aren&#8217;t available. Your organisation&#8217;s IT admin controls Copilot, so ask them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Copilot key:<\/strong> Microsoft only describes remapping it, not disabling it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Edge:<\/strong> Microsoft&#8217;s article covers hiding the Copilot button; hiding it doesn&#8217;t remove Copilot from the browser.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hiding an icon isn&#8217;t the same as turning Copilot off.<\/strong> Microsoft points out that removing the Copilot icon from an app&#8217;s ribbon still leaves Copilot reachable in other ways, such as the right-click menu. Use the Enable Copilot checkbox to switch it off properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather use a different AI assistant, see our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/free-chatgpt-alternatives\/\">free ChatGPT alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_turn_off_Copilot_completely\"><\/span>How do I turn off Copilot completely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do it in each place: uninstall the Copilot app in <strong>Settings &gt; Apps &gt; Installed apps<\/strong>, hide the Copilot button in Edge settings, untick <strong>Enable Copilot<\/strong> in each Microsoft 365 app, and switch off the Copilot toggle in Outlook. A few places, such as the Word, Excel and PowerPoint mobile and web apps, can&#8217;t be switched off.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_turn_off_Copilot_in_Word\"><\/span>How do I turn off Copilot in Word?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On Windows, go to <strong>File &gt; Options &gt; Copilot<\/strong>, untick <strong>Enable Copilot<\/strong>, select OK and restart Word. On a Mac, go to <strong>Word &gt; Preferences &gt; Authoring and Proofing Tools &gt; Copilot<\/strong> and untick the same box.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_turn_off_the_Copilot_key\"><\/span>Can I turn off the Copilot key?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft only describes remapping it. A Windows 11 setting under <strong>Settings &gt; Bluetooth &amp; devices &gt; Keyboard<\/strong> lets you make it a Context menu key or a Right Ctrl key, and some PC makers offer their own setting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_uninstall_Copilot_from_Windows_11\"><\/span>Is it safe to uninstall Copilot from Windows 11?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes for a personal PC: Microsoft gives the uninstall steps for the Copilot app on its own help page (<strong>Settings &gt; Apps &gt; Installed apps<\/strong>). On a work PC, check with your IT team first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_turning_off_Copilot_in_one_Office_app_turn_it_off_in_all_of_them\"><\/span>Does turning off Copilot in one Office app turn it off in all of them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. In Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote the checkbox works per app and per device, so repeat it in each app. Outlook is different: its toggle applies to every device signed in with your account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to turn off Copilot in Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with steps from Microsoft&#8217;s own help pages and what can&#8217;t be removed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":69537,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[197],"tags":[49],"class_list":["post-68739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ai","tag-tutorials"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68739"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68739\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69538,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68739\/revisions\/69538"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}