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Fix Microsoft 365 Connected Settings Not Working After Disabling Copilot
Question details
The user needs to restore connected Microsoft 365 features like Clipboard and Insert Online Pictures that stopped functioning after turning off Microsoft Copilot.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to use online-reliant features in Office applications after previously disabling Microsoft Copilot.
- Observed behavior
- Connected Microsoft 365 features and online services become completely disabled and unavailable.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection and your Microsoft account credentials ready before modifying privacy and security settings.
Re-enable Connected Experiences in Privacy Settings
Disabling Copilot should not inherently restrict other connected settings. Reactivating the online services in your privacy configurations will restore these features.
Sometimes modifying one privacy setting can inadvertently turn off global connected experiences. By manually verifying and enabling online services, you can regain access to features like the cloud clipboard and online pictures.
Open your Office application, navigate to Settings, and select 'Privacy & Security'.
Locate the 'Online Services' section and verify that 'Connected experiences' or 'Optional connected experiences' are checked and enabled.
Go to your account profile within the Office app and confirm that your Microsoft account is currently signed in and actively synchronizing.
Close the Office application completely and reopen it to apply the new privacy configurations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did disabling Copilot affect my other Microsoft 365 features?
Disabling Copilot itself should not restrict other features. However, if the broader 'connected experiences' privacy settings were modified at the same time, tools that rely on the internet like Insert Online Pictures will stop functioning.
What are connected experiences in Office?
Connected experiences are features in Office applications that rely on cloud-based services to function, such as downloading online templates, inserting online images, or syncing your clipboard across devices.
How do I know if my Microsoft account is properly synchronized?
You can check your sync status by clicking on your profile icon in the top right corner of any Office application. If it displays an error or asks you to sign in again, your account needs to be re-authenticated.
Will restarting the Office app fix the online services issue?
Restarting the app is a required step to apply changes made to your privacy settings, but you must first ensure the 'Online Services' toggles are enabled in the settings menu.
