How to Dock or Undock Copilot in Windows 11

Copilot is an AI assistant built into Windows 11. It helps you change computer settings and manage your apps using simple chat commands. You might wonder why you would want to change how it looks. Docking or undocking it lets you choose whether it stays pinned to the side of your screen or floats like a regular window. What happens when you are done is that you gain a workspace that fits your personal style.

For computers that have Copilot added, a new Copilot button will appear on the Taskbar. clicking the button or using the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + C) will appear as a flyout interface.

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.

Starting with build 26080 of Windows 11, Microsoft updated how Copilot works. You can now toggle between a “docked” mode, where it stays on the side of your desktop, and an app mode that acts like a standard window.

How to Dock or Undock Copilot

You can move the Copilot window just like any other app on your desktop. Follow these simple steps:

1. Open Copilot or press the Windows key + C on your keyboard.
2. Click the Settings and more button (the three dots) at the top of the Copilot window.
3. Select Dock to switch between the pinned side view and the floating window view.

The Copilot window should look similar to the screen below when undocked.

Image: Microsoft

Summary

Windows 11 allows you to customize your AI assistant experience. By using the settings menu inside the Copilot window, you can choose to pin it to your desktop or move it around freely like any other application. This update makes it easier to keep your AI helper exactly where you need it while you work.