The Copilot new tab page in Microsoft Edge replaces your standard browser start screen with an AI chat box and smart shortcuts on Windows 11. Microsoft includes this feature by default in Edge version 120 and newer, giving you quick access to writing help and web searches every time you open a new tab.
You can easily turn this feature on or off in your browser settings if you prefer a clean, traditional start screen without AI tools. Turning it off brings back your normal background pictures and favorite website shortcuts in just a few clicks.
To enable or disable the Copilot new tab page, open Edge settings, navigate to Appearance, and toggle the “Show Copilot button” option. This setting controls whether the AI chat interface appears on your new tab page.
Why use the Copilot new tab page?
Switching to this mode transforms the default new tab screen into a streamlined search and chat hub. Finding answers happens faster through direct AI interaction inside the search box. Custom themes and smart suggestions tailored to current browsing activity round out the experience.
What happens when you are done?
Applying these configuration changes triggers an immediate visual refresh in the browser. Enabling the feature replaces new tabs with the AI-powered search box . Disabling it restores the classic layout.
Microsoft Edge doubles as a personal AI assistant. Activating Copilot mode brings conversational search directly to the forefront of the browsing routine.
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Microsoft Edge Browser Policy Documentation CopilotNewTabPageEnabled
How to change your Copilot settings
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and more menu (the three dots in the top right corner, or press Alt+F).
- Select Settings.
- Look at the left-hand menu. Click on AI innovations or Start, home, and new tab page.
- If you do not see the menu, click the three-bar icon in the top left or stretch your browser window wider.
- Find the setting for Copilot new tab page.
- Switch the toggle to On or Off based on your preference.
Keep in mind that Copilot Mode must be active in the browser for this particular setting to appear.
Closing the settings tab finalizes the process. Modifications save automatically without requiring extra steps.
Summary
Standard browser start screens give way to an AI-centric interface with the Copilot new tab page enabled. Toggling the feature on or off happens through the Edge settings menu whenever preferences shift. Administrator permissions remain unnecessary because changes apply exclusively to individual user profiles.
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