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How to Enable Rewrite with Copilot in Microsoft Edge

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Apr 29, 2024 Updated Sep 15, 2026 2 min read
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Rewrite with Copilot in Microsoft Edge is a built-in artificial intelligence tool that edits and improves text you already typed inside your web browser. Unlike the Compose feature that writes brand-new content from scratch, this tool changes your existing sentences on the fly.

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You can use this feature on any website by highlighting text and clicking the Copilot icon. It helps you quickly fix emails, social media posts, and online forms without opening a separate app.

⚡ Quick Answer

Enable “Rewrite with Copilot” by going to Settings Privacy and services and turning on “Show Copilot” and “Allow Microsoft to use your browsing data.” Then, navigate to Languages Writing assistance and toggle “Rewrite with Copilot” on.

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Enable or disable “Rewrite with Copilot” in Microsoft Edge

Rewrite with Copilot in Microsoft Edge is easy to turn on or off by opening your browser settings and checking your privacy preferences. You need to open the Settings and more (three dots) menu, select Settings, click Privacy and services, and then make sure both Show Copilot and Allow Microsoft to use your browsing data are turned on so the tool works properly.

  1. Click the Settings and more (three dots) button in the top right corner and select Settings.
  2. On the left menu, go to Privacy and services. Ensure that Show Copilot is turned on and that you have enabled Allow Microsoft to use your browsing data. These must be active for the features to work.
  3. Next, click the Languages tab on the left.
  4. Look for the Writing assistance section. Depending on your version, you will find Rewrite with Copilot or Compose settings here.
  5. Toggle the switch to On or Off based on your preference.

Close the Settings page when finished. Changes save automatically.

Customizing your rewrite

Changing how Rewrite with Copilot works is possible by picking a tone, format, and length that fits your needs.

Tailoring these settings helps maintain a consistent writing voice. The AI then generates a draft that matches the requested style.

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Conclusion

Managing the "Rewrite with Copilot" feature in Microsoft Edge takes a few clicks, letting you control the level of AI assistance you receive while browsing.

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Richard

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Richard is a writer at Geek Rewind who turns complex IT tasks into clear, step-by-step guides. He draws on years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, focusing on Windows, Linux and WordPress: the problems people actually run into, and the fixes that work. His server and WordPress guides come from systems he runs himself. Richard builds and maintains the platform behind Geek Rewind, from its Ubuntu servers and Nginx configuration to its custom WordPress plugins. Many new tutorials start with readers' questions, and he's always glad to answer them in the comments.

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