How to Dock or Undock Copilot in Windows 11
You can dock or undock Copilot in Windows 11 to control whether it stays pinned to your desktop’s side or floats as a separate window.
Copilot is Microsoft’s AI assistant integrated into Windows 11, offering help with settings and app management via chat. Docking allows you to keep it persistently visible on the right side of your screen, while undocking lets it function like any standard application window.
Microsoft introduced this flexibility with Windows 11 build 26080, giving you more control over your workspace.
This guide shows you how to easily switch between these modes, ensuring Copilot integrates seamlessly with your workflow and personal preferences.
Click the three dots in the Copilot window and select “Dock” to switch between the pinned side view and the floating window view. This lets you choose whether Copilot stays on your desktop side or acts like a regular app window.
How to get Copilot off of taskbar?
Click the Windows/Start button > Type Settings and open it. Go to Personalization > Choose Taskbar > Toggle off the Copilot.
What does "undock window" mean?
If there is an undocked window, other windows are dockable into that window. This allows for the movement of multiple windows around in the same window.
Is there a shortcut to turn off Copilot?
Press the ⊞ Win+I shortcut key on your keyboard to open Settings, and select Personalization > Taskbar. Find and turn off the Copilot (Preview) switch. In this way, the Copilot icon will not be displayed on the taskbar.
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