How do I turn off Copilot? (Office for Mac)

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How do I turn off Copilot? (Office for Mac)

Neola Caveny 0

It keeps popping up when I'm typing a document - VERY annoying!!!

Moderator note: thread updated with operating system (macOS)

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Answer 1

Manoel Barros 22,240 Independent Advisor

I apologize for the confusion; I thought the issue was resolved.

Based on the screenshot, everything is correct. With "Enable Copilot" unchecked, Copilot is disabled in Word. The other two options depend on it, which is why they cannot be unchecked; they remain inactive and do nothing.

To confirm, open an existing document. If no Copilot summary appears at the top, the issue is resolved.

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Answer 2

Stefan Blom 353.8K MVP Volunteer Moderator

It's a Mac, personal account, floating colored icon on the right side. I want to disable it completely - I'm an excellent writer and it's driving me nuts!

Thanks for the update on the operating system. See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/turn-off-copilot-in-microsoft-365-apps . The screen shot below is from the article.

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Neola Caveny 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T21:49:21.64+00:00

The icon went away, but in "Preferences," it still wants to do a "Copilot summary" (whatever that is) and I can't turn it off - have tried multiple times.
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-10-04T22:49:17.79+00:00

The icon went away, but in "Preferences," it still wants to do a "Copilot summary" (whatever that is) and I can't turn it off - have tried multiple times.

I'm not sure which option you are referring to. Could you take a screen shot and upload it? Of course, you should hide any personal or sensitive information in the picture before uploading it (if applicable).
Neola Caveny 0 Reputation points

2026-10-07T01:24:33.8033333+00:00

Still can't turn off "CoPilot Summary" and "Collapse CoPilot Summary" - whatever those are.
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-10-07T08:36:56.5766667+00:00

Still can't turn off "CoPilot Summary" and "Collapse CoPilot Summary" - whatever those are.

I am repeating your screen shot below.

Can you not just deselect the "Add a Copilot summary to every document" and "Collapse Copilot summary automatically" check boxes seen in your screen shot? Or do these options become selected again when you restart Word?
Neola Caveny 0 Reputation points

2026-10-07T18:45:58.2466667+00:00

As I have stated several times - It won't let me "DeSelect" them (nothing happens).
Neola Caveny 0 Reputation points

2026-10-07T18:49:11.67+00:00

Answer from someone else on this thread (which answers the question):

I apologize for the confusion; I thought the issue was resolved.

Based on the screenshot, everything is correct. With "Enable Copilot" unchecked, Copilot is disabled in Word. The other two options depend on it, which is why they cannot be unchecked; they remain inactive and do nothing.

To confirm, open an existing document. If no Copilot summary appears at the top, the issue is resolved.
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-10-07T19:02:55.2733333+00:00

Thanks for the follow-up. I would expect the other two options to be inactive when "Enable Copilot" has been deselected, and it seems that they are, although they certainly look active in the user interface. I'm glad the issue was resolved, after all.
Manoel Barros 22,240 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-08T00:07:33.83+00:00

Thanks for your feedback!

If the answer helped, please don't forget to vote.

Take Care!

Answer 3

Manoel Barros 22,240 Independent Advisor

Hi!
Are you using Word on Mac, Windows, or Android?

Is your account personal, corporate, or for students?

What exactly appears? A floating button in the corner, an icon in the left margin, or the text "Draft with Copilot" at the top of a blank page?

Do you want to disable Copilot completely or just get the button out of the way?

Neola Caveny 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T00:37:56.22+00:00

Thanks for the response. There was no way to specify anything on the form It's a Mac, personal account, floating colored icon on the right side. I want to disable it completely - I'm an excellent writer and it's driving me nuts!
Neola Caveny 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T23:03:32.45+00:00

Do you want to disable Copilot completely or just get the button out of the way?

I don't know how to do that. Under "Enable CoPilot" it has a another check box for "Add a Copilot summary to every document." I keep checking it, closing MS, then re-opening it, but it won't turn off
Manoel Barros 22,240 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-05T00:55:57.7666667+00:00
Take a screenshot of that button to help identify it.

To take a screenshot, press the PRINT SCREEN (PRTSC) key on your keyboard to open the screenshot tool. Then, use your mouse to select the area you want to capture.

You can also search for "Snipping Tool" or "Screenshot Tool" in the search bar.

Images are usually saved in your user folder under Pictures > Screenshots.
Neola Caveny 0 Reputation points

2026-10-05T01:31:49.72+00:00

I don't have that key. Thanks anyway.
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-10-05T12:01:54.78+00:00

I don't have that key.

As far as I know, the PrintScreen key only exists on PC keyboards. On a Mac, you can take a screen shot if you press Shift+Command+4 and then drag a rectangle around the area you want to capture. For more on this, see https://support.apple.com/en-us/102646 .
Manoel Barros 22,240 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-05T16:03:13.73+00:00

Sorry for the mistake. I forgot about that detail. Try taking a screenshot.
Neola Caveny 0 Reputation points

2026-10-06T22:42:30.6933333+00:00

Thanks so much - it worked! Now how do I turn off the other 2 buttons?
Neola Caveny 0 Reputation points

2026-10-06T22:43:54.56+00:00
Manoel Barros 22,240 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-07T01:13:48.5033333+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad everything worked out.

Take Care!