How to Resize Windows 11 Copilot Side Pane

This guide explains how to change the width of the Copilot panel on your Windows 11 desktop.

Microsoft recently introduced Windows 11 build 23493, a tool powered by AI that helps you change settings or ask questions using everyday language.

When Copilot is active, a new Copilot button will appear on the Taskbar. appears on your screen. You can open it by clicking its icon or by pressing the Windows key + C on your keyboard.

If you have Copilot on your computer, you can use it for you can pin or unpin the side pane, open Copilot when Windows starts, Turn Copilot on or off, enable or disable Copilot using content from Edge, refresh Copilot prompts, and more.

Why resize the Copilot pane?

Windows 11 now lets you change how wide the Copilot panel is. This is helpful if the default size is too small to read easily or too large and takes up too much space. Adjusting the size makes using the AI assistant much more comfortable.

What happens when you are done?

Once you finish these steps, your computer will remember your preferred width. Every time you open Copilot, it will appear at the new size you selected.

How to resize the Copilot side pane

1. Open the Windows Copilot by clicking the icon or pressing the Windows key + C on your keyboard.
2. Move your mouse pointer to the left edge of the Copilot panel.
3. Wait until your cursor turns into a double-headed arrow and you see three dots.

4. Click and hold your mouse button, then drag the edge to the left or right to make the panel the size you want.

That is all there is to it!

Summary

You can easily customize the look of your Windows 11 desktop by resizing the Copilot side pane. Simply open the panel, grab the left edge with your mouse, and drag it to your preferred width. This quick adjustment improves readability and makes interacting with your AI assistant much smoother.