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TampaDTP
Former Employee
Feb 28, 2024
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Disable the Copilot icon prompt in Word

I don't want to entirely disable Copilot in Word - I like that I can click the button on the ribbon and launch it and use it when needed. However, is there a way to disable the icon that appears on the actual page of a new document (see image below)? [I can't tell you how many times I launch a new document and paste into the Copilot box instead of on the actual page. :facepalm:] TIA! (If not possible, I'll make it a suggestion through the app/Feedback portal.)

 

 

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  • Bipin-prakash's avatar
    Bipin-prakash
    Brass Contributor
    I don't believe that feature exists yet. You could make a feature request https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-copilot-for-service/idb-p/MicrosoftCopilotService-Ideas . I am sure soon, you will be able to add personas, customize ribbons etc. I don't see anything in the roadmap for that either, granted I have only given it a cursory look https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=Microsoft%20Copilot%20for%20Microsoft%20365.

    Best,
    bp
    • TampaDTP's avatar
      TampaDTP
      Former Employee

      Bipin-prakash 

       

      Looks like Microsoft made the update - makes this much better!

       

       

      • jreynolds1190's avatar
        jreynolds1190
        Copper Contributor

        TampaDTP 

        I see in the existing thread where a solution was supposed to have been found, but, thus far, I have found no way to eliminate the floating CoPilot icon in Word except by removing CoPilot completley. (Which I am now leaning towards) I can go online for Ai without dealing with this issue. Do you know if there is a way to remove the floating icon without removing CoPilot?

    • TampaDTP's avatar
      TampaDTP
      Former Employee
      OK, thanks BP - I'll make a feature request as you mentioned. Appreciate your help!

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