Replace the voice in Copilot

Question

Replace the voice in Copilot

Paul Govier 50

The new coplot may have some worthy Improvements but the American voice is drivel and not an improvement for the modern world with numerous accents and dialect .PLEASE go back and give us customers choice of voice .I have stopped using it now and get better vocals from Gemini !!

One very Unhappy customer but im just a small voice in amongst the millions

Jason Hough 5 Reputation points

2026-10-29T00:33:49.0133333+00:00

Agree.. I hate this American female voice.. It really does grate and I have stopped using copilot voice as result!
Vikki-T 13,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-10-29T10:24:45.3633333+00:00

Hi Jason Hough,

I understand how frustrating this voice change has been. Since this is a user-to-user forum, contributors cannot change Copilot features or access its back-end systems. Please submit your feedback through the thumbs-down button after ending a Copilot voice conversation so the Copilot team can review your request for more voice and accent options.
mark coulstock 25 Reputation points

2026-11-01T12:13:26.68+00:00

Yup. Same issue. Great with the chilled, friendly British voice. The over perky america lady makes me want to push her and my pc off a cliff. (ADHD sensory overload)
Vikki-T 13,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-03T13:55:30.0933333+00:00

Hi mark coulstock,

I understand how disruptive the new voice can be, especially when it causes sensory overload. Your feedback is valid, particularly because voice preferences can have a significant effect on comfort, accessibility, and continued use of the product. Thank you so much for your understanding.
mark coulstock 25 Reputation points

2026-11-03T14:47:19.0233333+00:00

Just means i will use an alternative now. This voice is not acceptable. Literally causing me pain. If you knew anything about disabilities, ADHD and overload at MS this wouldn't even be an issue. I have tried every route to change it back and this forum was the only option. Feedback from the app never gets a personal response anyway.
Vikki-T 13,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-04T13:27:29.8266667+00:00

Hi mark coulstock,

Thank you for clarifying the accessibility impact. Since this is a user-to-user community, I cannot change the Copilot voice or confirm whether the previous option will return. Although in-app feedback may not receive an individual reply, it is still the appropriate channel for sending this request directly to the Copilot product team. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
mark coulstock 25 Reputation points

2026-11-04T14:53:21.1833333+00:00

I appreciate you replying but there's defining no understanding of why MS would take these options out. They literally penalise people for being disabled. The voice is okay if you are wanting a soccer mom talking you through sensory issues, not so great if the pitch, tone etc actually trigger sensory issues.
Vikki-T 13,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-05T12:50:21.9033333+00:00

Hi mark coulstock,

I understand your point. When a voice is part of an accessibility experience, removing alternatives can create a genuine barrier for people. Your feedback clearly explains why voice choice is not simply a cosmetic preference, but an accessibility need. While I cannot change the available voices from this community, I hope the Copilot product team takes this impact into account when reviewing the feedback.

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Jason Hough 5 Reputation points

2026-10-29T00:33:49.0133333+00:00

Agree.. I hate this American female voice.. It really does grate and I have stopped using copilot voice as result!
Vikki-T 13,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-10-29T10:24:45.3633333+00:00

Hi Jason Hough,

I understand how frustrating this voice change has been. Since this is a user-to-user forum, contributors cannot change Copilot features or access its back-end systems. Please submit your feedback through the thumbs-down button after ending a Copilot voice conversation so the Copilot team can review your request for more voice and accent options.
mark coulstock 25 Reputation points

2026-11-01T12:13:26.68+00:00

Yup. Same issue. Great with the chilled, friendly British voice. The over perky america lady makes me want to push her and my pc off a cliff. (ADHD sensory overload)
Vikki-T 13,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-03T13:55:30.0933333+00:00

Hi mark coulstock,

I understand how disruptive the new voice can be, especially when it causes sensory overload. Your feedback is valid, particularly because voice preferences can have a significant effect on comfort, accessibility, and continued use of the product. Thank you so much for your understanding.
mark coulstock 25 Reputation points

2026-11-03T14:47:19.0233333+00:00

Just means i will use an alternative now. This voice is not acceptable. Literally causing me pain. If you knew anything about disabilities, ADHD and overload at MS this wouldn't even be an issue. I have tried every route to change it back and this forum was the only option. Feedback from the app never gets a personal response anyway.
Vikki-T 13,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-04T13:27:29.8266667+00:00

Hi mark coulstock,

Thank you for clarifying the accessibility impact. Since this is a user-to-user community, I cannot change the Copilot voice or confirm whether the previous option will return. Although in-app feedback may not receive an individual reply, it is still the appropriate channel for sending this request directly to the Copilot product team. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
mark coulstock 25 Reputation points

2026-11-04T14:53:21.1833333+00:00

I appreciate you replying but there's defining no understanding of why MS would take these options out. They literally penalise people for being disabled. The voice is okay if you are wanting a soccer mom talking you through sensory issues, not so great if the pitch, tone etc actually trigger sensory issues.
Vikki-T 13,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-05T12:50:21.9033333+00:00

Hi mark coulstock,

I understand your point. When a voice is part of an accessibility experience, removing alternatives can create a genuine barrier for people. Your feedback clearly explains why voice choice is not simply a cosmetic preference, but an accessibility need. While I cannot change the available voices from this community, I hope the Copilot product team takes this impact into account when reviewing the feedback.

Answer 1

Hi Paul Govier,

I can understand why this change has affected your experience, especially when the previous voice felt more comfortable and familiar to you.

Depending on the Copilot version and account rollout, you may be able to select your profile icon and check Voice or Voice Settings for any available alternatives. Microsoft’s current guidance explains where the preferred voice setting normally appears: Using Copilot Voice with Microsoft Copilot.

If no other voices are shown, the previous option may not currently be available in your version of Copilot. As this is a user-to-user support forum, contributors cannot restore a voice or change the available product options. The most effective way to make this request visible to the Copilot team is to end a voice conversation and use the thumbs-down button to submit feedback, mentioning that you would like a choice of accents and voices.

Your feedback is valid, particularly because voice preferences can have a significant effect on comfort, accessibility, and continued use of the product. Thank you so much for your understanding.

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