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bschmiedelertempconnet
Copper Contributor
Jun 24, 2025

Cannot turn off Copilot in MS Word for Windows as "Enable Copilot" is missing...

This is ridiculous.  I have spent over 2 hours trying to turn off Copilot in MS Word O365 version. I am running MS Word in I I Windows 11 (updated) and running what I believe is the most current ver...
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Kidd_Ip
MVP
Jun 24, 2025

Take this, it appears when in WORD version 2412 or later on Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription (not a work or school account):

 

Turn off Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps - Microsoft Support

 

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/how-to-disable-or-remove-copilot-from-word-there/5116e21b-c535-4b27-8061-ad84f43dfa97

 

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    LydiaMAC
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 28, 2026

    Kidd, while it is appreciated that you offer the link...It does not hold valid information. I am on version 2604 and Copilot is not available to choose under File Options. Not sure where to fix this, but not there!

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    CHI-Lynx
    Copper Contributor
    Jul 08, 2025

    So on M365 Enterprise you cannot disable Copilot on Word? I am also encountering the same issue where the Enable Copilot checkbox is not showing on word. It's showing on Excel but not on PowerPoint either. 

    • Stefan_Blom's avatar
      Stefan_Blom
      MVP
      Jul 10, 2025

      In business subscriptions, you should be able to activate/deactivate Copilot in the Microsoft 365 Administrator settings.