Activating and Deactivating Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is evolving into an AI-powered browsing platform with the introduction of Copilot Mode. This innovative feature aims to simplify your web navigation by offering assistance through AI technology. In this comprehensive guide, I will walk you through the steps necessary to either enable or disable this functionality on your Windows 10 or 11 system.
What is Copilot Mode?
Copilot Mode is currently an opt-in feature available for Microsoft Edge versions 138 and higher. Once activated, your “New Tab”page will transition to a Copilot interface, aligning with the familiar chatbot experience found in both the Windows 11 application and the web version.
Once enabled, you will observe a new “Copilot” button positioned in the address bar, located at the upper left corner of your browser. Clicking this button reveals a prompt box that allows you to engage with the chatbot directly, facilitating easier interactions.
Key Features of Copilot Mode
This mode provides enhanced capabilities, enabling the AI to grasp the contents of all your open tabs. This dynamic reference empowers you to make comparisons, decisions, and swift actions while browsing. Looking ahead, future updates promise that Copilot will function as an AI agent capable of executing specific website tasks, such as making bookings, simply through natural language requests.
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How to Enable Copilot Mode on Microsoft Edge
To activate Copilot Mode, adhere to these streamlined instructions:
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Launch the Microsoft Edge browser.
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Navigate to this Microsoft page.
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Toggle the Copilot Mode switch to “On.”
Note: The option to activate the feature via the “AI Innovations” page will only become accessible after switching this toggle.
If you encounter issues with the toggle not responding initially, try clicking it multiple times until it activates successfully.
Activate Copilot Mode via the Flags Page
Alternatively, you can enable this feature through the experimental settings by performing the following:
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Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
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Access the flags page by entering the following URL:
edge://flags/#edge-copilot-mode
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Set the “Edge Copilot Mode” option to Default or Enabled.
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Click the Restart button to apply the changes.
Completing these steps will grant you access to the Copilot Mode feature within your browser on Windows 11.
Remember, the flags setting may only be effective after enabling this feature through the official web page.
How to Disable Copilot Mode on Microsoft Edge
To deactivate Copilot Mode, follow these straightforward steps:
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Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
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Head over to the AI Innovations settings page:
edge://settings/ai -
Toggle the Copilot Mode switch to “Off.”
Once you finish these steps, Copilot Mode will be turned off. The setting will remain accessible on the page, should you want to re-enable it later.
Disable Copilot Mode from the Flags Page
You can also deactivate the feature using the flags page. Here’s how:
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Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
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Navigate to the flags page:
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Change the “Edge Copilot Mode” setting to Disabled.
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Click the Restart button to finalize the changes.
After completing these steps, the Copilot Mode feature will no longer be available within your browser. If you reconsider, simply revisit the steps above to re-enable this helpful capability in Microsoft Edge.
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