How to disable Copilot for Word on a Business Account?

DVan 0 Reputation points
2025-03-16T20:48:15.9366667+00:00

Just got a new computer for word and when I downloaded Microsoft Word there is a terrible Copilot greyed out logo next to the text, pictured below.

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This is very annoying, and I have no interest in utilizing copilot for my job. I also don't have a copilot option under settings that allows me to uncheck this feature. Copied below is a picture of the settings I can change in the "options" section. Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

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Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
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  1. Marcin Policht 50,895 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-16T21:12:27.8166667+00:00

    Refer to https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-to-turn-off-copilot-in-microsoft-365-family-and-personal-subscriptions-bc7e530b-152d-4123-8e78-edc06f8b85f1


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  2. Jiajing Hua 18,065 Reputation points Moderator
    2025-03-17T07:50:23.4733333+00:00

    Hi @DVan

    Could you please go to Word, click Account, under Product Information, check the Office product name and update channel (Current Channel or Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview) Channel)?

    In my opinion, if your Office is not a Microsoft 365 Family and Personal subscription, you need IT remove the Copilot license for you in Microsoft 365 Admin Center.


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