How to Dock or Undock Copilot in Windows 11

Wondering how to keep Copilot in place or let it float freely on your Windows 11 desktop? This guide shows you how to dock or undock the Copilot window.

Copilot in Windows acts as a generative AI assistant. Think of it like a chatbot that understands natural language, helping you change system settings and work across different applications.

When Copilot is added to your computer, a new Copilot button shows up on the Taskbar. Clicking this button, or using the keyboard shortcut (⊞ Win+C), opens a quick pop-up menu (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 is deploying an updated Copilot experience. This new flexibility helps you manage the Copilot window to fit your preferences, workflow, and desktop setup.

Dock or undock Copilot on Windows

As mentioned, you can now undock the Copilot app in Windows, similar to regular applications available on Windows desktops.

Here's how to do it.

First, open Copilot or press the keyboard shortcut Windows key + C.

Next, click the Settings and more button (three dots) on Copilot and select Dock to dock or undock the Copilot window.

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

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• The Copilot in Windows 11 is a generative AI assistance that allows users to interact with the chatbot using natural language to change system settings and work across multiple applications.
• With the introduction of build 26080 of Windows 11, users can now toggle between the traditional "docked" mode and an app mode, offering greater flexibility and control over the Copilot window.
• To dock or undock the Copilot window, users can open Copilot or use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + C, click the Settings and more button, and select Dock.
• This enhancement allows users to manage the Copilot window according to their preferences, making it more adaptable to their workflow and desktop setup.