Microsoft Edge includes a special look called the copilot-theme-to-dark-or-light-in-windows-11/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="19045">Copilot theme. This guide explains how to turn this visual style on or off for your user account.
Why use the Copilot theme?
The Copilot theme changes the colors and layout of your browser to match the AI-powered Copilot experience. It is designed to make your browser feel more modern and integrated with AI tools. You might want to turn it off if you prefer the classic look of Microsoft Edge.
What happens when you are done?
Once you change this setting, your browser will either adopt the Copilot-inspired color scheme or revert to your default browser theme. If you manually pick a different theme later, the Copilot theme will automatically turn off.
How to change your Copilot theme settings
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and more menu (the three dots in the top right corner, or press Alt+F), then click Settings.
- Click on AI innovations in the menu on the left.
- Click on Copilot Mode preferences in the main window.
Note: You must have Copilot Mode turned on for the Copilot Mode preferences option to appear. If you do not see the left menu, click the three-bar menu button at the top left or stretch your browser window wider.
- Use the toggle switch to turn Copilot theme On or Off based on your preference.
- You can now close the Settings tab.
Summary
The Copilot theme is a cosmetic setting in Microsoft Edge. You can find it under Settings > AI innovations > Copilot Mode preferences. Simply toggle the switch to enable or disable the look. No administrative privileges are required to change this setting as it only affects your personal user profile.
References:
Introducing Copilot Mode in Edge: A new way to browse the web
How do I change the theme of Copilot?
To change the Copilot theme in Microsoft Edge, open the browser and navigate to Settings. Select AI innovations from the left-hand menu, then click on Copilot Mode preferences. From here, you can toggle the Copilot theme on or off to match your preferred visual style and browser layout.
How do I turn on Copilot mode in Microsoft Edge?
To enable Copilot mode, open Microsoft Edge and click the three-dot menu in the top right corner to access Settings. Navigate to the AI innovations section in the left sidebar. Ensure the toggle for Copilot is set to on, which activates the AI features and associated theme preferences.
How do I change the Microsoft Edge theme?
You can change your Microsoft Edge theme by opening Settings and selecting Appearance from the left menu. Under the Theme section, you can choose between Light, Dark, or System default. If you have Copilot mode enabled, you can also manage specific AI-integrated themes through the AI innovations settings menu.
How do I change the color of my Copilot?
The color of your Copilot experience is determined by the Copilot theme setting in Microsoft Edge. By navigating to Settings, selecting AI innovations, and adjusting Copilot Mode preferences, you can enable or disable the theme, which automatically updates the browser's color scheme and layout to align with the Copilot aesthetic.
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