How to Control Copilot’s Access to Context in Microsoft Edge
Copilot access to context in Microsoft Edge lets the built-in AI read your open tabs and browsing history to answer questions and write text. Turning off this feature stops web page data from going to Microsoft servers and keeps your browsing private.
You can change these privacy settings in Edge within a few clicks to block Copilot from checking your active pages.
You control Copilot’s context access in Microsoft Edge via its settings. Navigate to Settings, then Copilot and sidebar, and toggle “Allow Copilot to read context clues on the web” on or off to manage its access to your browsing information.
Turn off “Allow Copilot to read context clues on the web” in Edge
To change Copilot context access Edge settings and stop the AI from reading web pages you visit, open Microsoft Edge, go to Settings , and select “Copilot and sidebar” from the menu. From there, find and turn off the setting that lets Copilot read context clues on the web so it no longer looks at the text and images on the sites you open.
First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.
Open Microsoft Edge and click the three horizontal dots (Settings and more, or press Alt+F) in the top-right corner, then choose Settings.
Select Copilot and sidebar from the menu on the left.
Under "App and notification settings," click the Copilot tile to expand it.
Find the “Allow Copilot to read context clues on the web” option and toggle its button to turn it on or off.
Close the Settings page when finished.
Your changes take effect immediately.
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Managing how Copilot accesses browsing information in Microsoft Edge controls privacy levels. Microsoft Edge uses browsing context to enhance the Copilot experience.
- Microsoft Edge is the default browser in Windows 11 and leverages browsing context to enhance the Copilot experience.
- Users can turn the "Allow Copilot to read context clues on the web" feature on or off according to their preferences.
- The process involves navigating Settings Copilot and sidebar > App and notification settings, then toggling the relevant option.
- Disabling this feature can help users maintain a more private browsing experience by preventing the use of browser history and preferences for prompt responses.
- Always ensure that your Edge browser is up to date to access the latest features and settings.
Customizing the Copilot experience and enhancing browsing privacy involves following these steps to regulate data access.
How to give Microsoft Copilot context?
Giving Microsoft Copilot context happens through the URL context feature. Copilot Chat references information directly from chosen web pages by pasting a URL into the prompt.
How do I remove Copilot from Edge context menu?
Removing Copilot from the Taskbar requires right-clicking the Taskbar, selecting “Taskbar settings,” and toggling Copilot to “Off.”
Can Copilot scrape a website for MS Edge?
Copilot in Edge extracts data from open web pages for comparison and summarization.
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