How to Change How Copilot Opens with Alt+Spacebar shortcut in Windows 11
You can change what Copilot does when you press the Alt + Spacebar shortcut in Windows 11. This allows you to customize the shortcut's behavior to suit your needs, for example, by having Copilot open directly instead of showing a search bar.
Open the Copilot app, then go to Settings > Preferences. Use the “Use Alt+Space to launch Copilot” dropdown to select None, Quick View, or Full Window. Your choice saves automatically.
What is Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI assistant. It helps you get things done faster. You can talk to Copilot using your microphone with natural language. This is called Copilot Voice.
Why Change How Copilot Opens?
You can control how Copilot opens when it is already running by pressing Alt + Spacebar. You can choose to open Copilot in Full Window mode. Alternatively, you can open Copilot in Quick View mode. You can also set the shortcut to do nothing. Choose the option that works best for you.
Important Note
Learn more: Getting started with Copilot on Windows – Microsoft Support
How to Change Copilot’s Alt+Spacebar Behavior
- Open the Copilot app on your PC.
- In full view, click the Account button on the sidebar. Then click Settings.
- Click Preferences on the left side.
- Find the dropdown menu that says Use Alt+Space to launch Copilot.
- Choose one of these options:
- None (default) — Do nothing when you press Alt+Spacebar
- Quick View — Open Copilot in a small window
- Full Window — Open Copilot in full screen
- Your choice saves automatically.
You can change what happens when you press the Alt+Spacebar shortcut in Windows 11 Copilot. Instead of always opening Copilot, you can choose to do nothing, open Copilot in a small window for quick answers, or open Copilot in the full window view. This lets you decide how you want Copilot to start using the Alt+Spacebar shortcut.
Summary
How to talk to Copilot in 🪟 Windows 11?
Just say “Hey Copilot” and let the conversation begin. Copilot on Windows 11 is there when you want to talk. A feature of the Copilot desktop app on Windows 11, this powerful AI assistant understands natural speech and responds in kind.
Why is Microsoft removing Copilot from 🪟 Windows 11?
Microsoft is removing Copilot from certain Windows 11 apps like Snipping Tool to reduce unnecessary entry points as part of its plan to improve the operating system.
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