How to Show or Hide the Sidebar in Windows 11 Copilot
This article explains how to show or hide the sidebar in the Copilot app on Windows 11.
Open the Copilot app. While in full view, click the sidebar button to open or close it. This toggles the display of your past chats for more screen space or easy access.
A Windows 11 Copilot+ PC has a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard. When you press this Copilot key, the Copilot app opens by default.
When Copilot is installed on Windows, you can enable or disable it, open Copilot when Windows starts, Pin or Unpin the Copilot side panel, Resize the Copilot side panel, delete chat history in Copilot, create a desktop shortcut, and more.
Starting with the Copilot app (version 1.25023.101.0 and higher), Copilot is now a native XAML application featuring an updated UI with a new sidebar allowing users to start conversations and view their conversation history quickly.
With this new UI, users can toggle to show or hide the sidebar.
Toggle Copilot sidebar button
The new Copilot UI allows you to toggle the sidebar on or off.
Here’s how to do it.
Open the Copilot app.
While in full view, toggle the sidebar button to open or close it.
Copilot with sidebar.
Copilot without sidebar.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
In summary, the Copilot app on Windows 11 provides users with a flexible and user-friendly interface. Key points to remember include:
- The Copilot key opens the app quickly for easy access.
- Users can enable or disable Copilot, allowing for tailored functionality.
- The new XAML application features an updated UI with a sidebar for improved navigation.
- The sidebar can be toggled on or off while in full view for a customizable workspace.
- Enhancements in version 1.25023.101.0 and higher offer an improved user experience with conversation management.
Overall, the ability to show or hide the sidebar enhances how users interact with the Copilot app, making it a versatile tool for productivity in Windows 11.
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