How to Disable or Enable Copilot Quick View Shortcut on Windows 11
The Copilot Quick View shortcut in Windows 11 opens Microsoft’s built-in AI assistant when you press the Alt + Spacebar keys together. Microsoft added this keyboard shortcut in recent versions of Windows 11 to give you fast access to chat tools and text generators without using a mouse.
Accidental presses often pop up the side panel while you type, which frustrates many people and interrupts their work. You can turn this shortcut off or back on whenever you want.
Disable or enable the Copilot Quick View shortcut by opening the Copilot app, clicking the three dots, selecting Settings, and then toggling the “Enable Alt+Space shortcut” option. Uncheck the box to disable it or check it to enable.
Enable or Disable Quick View Shortcut for Copilot
You can turn the Copilot Quick View shortcut on or off by opening the Copilot app settings. This gives you control over whether pressing the keyboard keys launches your AI assistant right away, helping you avoid accidental openings while you work.
- Open the Copilot app.
- Click the Settings and more button (the three dots).
- Select Settings.
- Click the Enable Alt+Space shortcut option. Check the box to turn it on, or uncheck the box to turn it off.
Your changes take effect immediately.
Summary
Controlling the Copilot Quick View shortcut lets you decide how fast you want to open your assistant using your keyboard. You can easily turn the shortcut on or off inside the app settings depending on how often you use the tool.
- 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.
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