How to Disable or Enable Copilot Quick View Shortcut on Windows 11

This guide explains how to turn the Copilot Quick View keyboard shortcut on or off on Windows 11.

If you have a newer Windows 11 computer, your keyboard might have a dedicated Copilot key. Pressing it opens the Copilot app instantly.

When Copilot is installed on Windows, you can enable or disable it, open Copilot when Windows starts, Pin or Unpin the Copilot side panel, Resize the Copilot side panel, delete chat history in Copilot, create a desktop shortcut, and more.

The latest version of the Copilot app now includes a feature called Quick View. You can open it by pressing Alt + Space on your keyboard. This is a fast way to get help without clicking through menus.

Why do this?

You might want to turn this shortcut off if you find yourself hitting the keys by accident, or you might want to turn it on to work faster.

What happens when done?

Once you change this setting, the Alt + Space shortcut will either immediately trigger the Copilot window or do nothing at all, depending on your choice.

Enable or Disable Quick View Shortcut for Copilot

You can change this setting easily within the app. Note that you must be logged into an account with administrative permissions to manage app settings.

1. Open the Copilot app.
2. Click the Settings and more button (the three dots).
3. Select Settings.
4. Click the Enable Alt+Space shortcut option. Check the box to turn it on, or uncheck the box to turn it off.

That is it! You are finished.

Summary

Changing the Copilot Quick View shortcut helps you customize your workspace. Here is a quick recap:

• Windows 11 includes Copilot, which you can open with a specific keyboard key.
• You can manage the Alt + Space shortcut inside the Copilot app settings menu.
• Keeping the shortcut active saves time if you use the tool frequently.
• The Copilot app updates often to bring you new features.