How to remove Copilot from Microsoft 365

Microsoft Copilot is being automatically integrated into Microsoft 365 Family and Personal subscriptions, but users have options to disable or remove this AI feature.

What you need to know: Microsoft 365 subscribers now find Copilot AI automatically included in their subscriptions, leading some users to seek ways to remove or disable the feature.

• Family and Personal plan subscribers are seeing significant price increases with the addition of Copilot
• The Family plan owner is the only member who receives Copilot access
• Usage is capped at 60 credits monthly before requiring an upgrade

Available options for removal: Users can choose between two primary methods to remove Copilot from their Microsoft 365 experience.

• Within Word, users can disable Copilot through the application settings
• Alternatively, subscribers can downgrade to a classic plan without Copilot through their Microsoft account

Step-by-step disabling process: The process varies slightly depending on your operating system and preferred removal method.

• Windows users can disable Copilot in Word by navigating to File > Options > Copilot and unchecking “Enable Copilot”
• Mac users should access Word menu > Preferences > Copilot and uncheck “Enable Copilot”
• To remove Copilot entirely, users can manage their subscription through their Microsoft account and select a classic plan

Pricing implications: The addition of Copilot brings substantial cost increases to Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

• Microsoft 365 Personal increases from $69.99 to $99.99 yearly, or $6.99 to $9.99 monthly
• Microsoft 365 Family rises from $99.99 to $129.99 yearly, or $9.99 to $12.99 monthly
• Subscription changes take effect at the next renewal period

Looking ahead: Microsoft’s gradual integration of AI features into its core products suggests the company may eventually phase out non-Copilot plans, potentially leaving users with fewer options to opt out of AI functionality in the future.