How to Remove Microsoft Copilot from Office Apps

To remove Microsoft Copilot from Office apps, use the correct account, product, permissions, and destination. This guide explains the supported workflow and the checks that confirm the result.

Check Copilot Eligibility and the Affected App

Confirm the owning account, required permissions, affected files or services, and the exact outcome you need. Keep a backup when the task changes local content or removes access.

Quick Copilot Availability Check

First, open Word, go to File, Options, Privacy Settings, then turn off optional connected experiences and restart Word. Next, go to File > Options > Copilot, and verify the final state before changing any backup or secondary account.

How to Remove Microsoft Copilot from Office Apps

1. Open Word, go to File, Options, Privacy Settings, then turn off optional connected experiences and restart Word
2. Go to File > Options > Copilot
3. Clear the Enable Copilot checkbox
4. Select OK, then close and restart Word
5. Go to Word > Preferences
6. Clear Enable Copilot

After the final step, reopen the affected app, portal, file, or account page and confirm the exact status or behavior described in the title.

Use WPS Office for Related Work While Resolving This Microsoft Issue

WPS Office cannot change the Microsoft Copilot license, rollout, policy, or tenant state involved in removing Microsoft Copilot from Office apps. That Microsoft-side configuration must be corrected by the account owner or administrator.

While you work on removing Microsoft Copilot from Office apps, WPS Office provides a free Microsoft Office-compatible workspace through Writer, Spreadsheets, Presentation, and PDF. It opens and saves common DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and PDF files in a familiar interface, so related local work can continue without waiting for the Microsoft-side issue to be fixed.

For work related to removing Microsoft Copilot from Office apps, WPS AI provides an alternative AI workflow across Writer, Spreadsheets, Presentation, and PDF for drafting, data analysis, slide creation, summaries, and document questions.

Test advanced macros, add-ins, external connections, sensitivity controls, and Microsoft-only cloud integrations on a copy before moving a critical workflow. WPS AI availability and usage limits can vary by plan, platform, region, and app version.

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Practical Checks That Prevent a Repeat

• Record which account, app, and file owns the workflow
• Keep a verified backup before removing access, changing ownership, or replacing a local file
• Apply high-impact changes to one test item or user before expanding the scope
• Save confirmation numbers, dates, and screenshots of the final settings when they affect billing, security, or permissions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which account, file, or app should I use when I open Word?

Open Word, go to File, Options, Privacy Settings, then turn off optional connected experiences and restart Word. App version, update channel, license, account, region, file location, connected experiences, and administrator policy can differ between apps.

What result should appear when I go to File > Options > Copilot?

No. Hiding or disabling an app feature changes the interface or policy; billing must be managed separately by the subscription owner or administrator. Confirm the account type, product version, ownership, and permissions before assuming the control is unavailable.

What should I preserve before I clear the Enable Copilot checkbox?

Unsupported formats, very large files, missing cloud permissions, protected content, or organization policies can prevent analysis or uploads. Test a small supported file. Keep the relevant backup or confirmation until you have checked the result.

Where should I verify the final result after I remove Microsoft Copilot from Office apps?

Clear Enable Copilot. Reopen the affected app or portal and confirm that the expected status persists.