How to Switch Between Copilot Views in Windows 11

What is Copilot?

Windows 11 Copilot is a built-in digital assistant that helps you write text, find files, and change settings directly from your desktop. This tool sits in a sidebar on your screen so you can get quick answers without opening a web browser or leaving your current app.

Copilot in Windows 11 offers several controls after you turn it on. You can enable or disable Copilot, set it to launch when Windows starts, pin or unpin the Copilot side panel, resize the Copilot side panel, clear your chat history, or create a desktop shortcut for Copilot.

The latest Copilot app (version 1.24112.123.0 and newer) works as a standalone program on your PC, rather than through a web browser. This means it works better and faster. When you open Copilot, you find it in your system tray 🔔 at the bottom of your screen.

What Are Quick View and Full View?

Copilot offers two distinct ways to interact with it:

• Quick View: A small window for fast questions and answers.
• Full View: A larger window with more features and options.

You can switch between these two views. Let's learn how.

How to Open Copilot Quick View

Quick View is perfect when you need a fast answer without opening a large window. Here are two ways to open it:

Method 1Use Your Keyboard

1. Press Alt + Space on your keyboard.
2. When asked, click the "Keep" button to save this shortcut.

Press Alt + Space on your keyboard. Click Keep when prompted to save the shortcut and open Quick View.

Method 2Use the Settings Menu

1. Open the full view of Copilot.
2. Click the Settings and more button (the 3 dots).
3. Select "Open quick view."

How to Open Copilot Full View

Copilot usually opens in Full View by default. This offers more space and more options.

If you're in Quick View and want to switch back to Full View, look for the "Go back to full view" button and click it.

Summary

Windows 11 Copilot views let you switch between a compact floating window and a full sidebar panel depending on what you need. You can use Quick View by pressing Alt + Space for fast answers, or expand to Full View to see more detail while working on your PC.

• Quick View: Press Alt + Space for fast access.
• Full View: This is the default view when you open Copilot.
• Switch Between Views: Use the buttons in the app to switch back and forth.
• Settings Menu: Click the 3 dots to find more options.
• Better Performance: The new native Copilot app works faster than older versions.

You can now switch between Copilot views in Windows 11. Choose the view that best suits your current task for a more efficient experience.