How to Enable or Disable Copilot in Outlook
Controlling Copilot, your AI writing assistant, in version 16.0.17425.20176 of the new Outlook app takes a few clicks.
Open Outlook, click the Settings gear icon, select Copilot from the sidebar, and toggle the “Turn on Copilot” option. Click Save to confirm your changes.
What is the New Outlook App?
Outlook’s new app for Windows 11 is a refreshed take on the email and calendar program. It centralizes mail, calendar, and contacts, adding features like dark mode and event previews from emails.
This refreshed workspace centralizes mail, calendar, and contacts while introducing dark mode, event previews, and inline link snapshots.
What is Copilot in Outlook?
Copilot (an artificial intelligence assistant that generates text and summarizes content) is built directly into the new Outlook app for Windows. Copilot assists users in creating email summaries, drafting new emails, and completing various tasks within Outlook. This feature saves users time and effort.
How to Enable or Disable Copilot in Outlook
The new Outlook app has a feature that displays notifications and actions on your screen. Users can choose to turn this feature on or off at any time.
Step 1Open Outlook
Launch the Outlook app by clicking its icon in the Start menu or typing its name into the taskbar search box .
Step 2Open Settings
Once Outlook opens, click the Settings gear icon in the top-right menu bar.
Step 3Find Copilot Settings
In the Settings sidebar, click on Copilot in the left menu. Users can then toggle the "Turn on Copilot" option to enable or disable it.
Step 4Save Your Changes
Click the Save button after making changes and exit the Settings menu.
Summary
Turning Copilot on or off in Outlook happens through the app's Settings menu, helping manage email tasks more efficiently.
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