[Hidden-tech] Removal of CoPilot

[Ken Russell]

According to chatGPT, the following advice. Sheesh! that's a lot to
consider...

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To disable Microsoft Copilot in Word on your Mac, especially if it's
interfering with macOS's native Voice-to-Text feature, follow these steps:
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*1. Disable Intelligent Services in Word*

   1. Open *Microsoft Word* on your Mac.
   2. Go to the top menu bar and select *Word > Preferences*.
   3. Navigate to the *Privacy* or *Intelligent Services* section.
   4. Turn off options like *Enable Office Intelligent Services* or any
   setting related to Copilot or AI assistance.
   5. Restart Word to ensure the changes take effect.

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*2. Manage Add-ins*

If Microsoft Copilot is installed as an add-in, disable it:

   1. Open *Microsoft Word*.
   2. Go to the *Insert* tab and select *Add-ins > My Add-ins*.
   3. Look for "Copilot" in the list of installed add-ins.
   4. Select *Manage Add-ins*, and disable or remove Copilot.

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*3. Adjust Voice-to-Text Settings*

Ensure macOS's native Voice-to-Text (Dictation) takes priority:

   1. Open *System Preferences* (or *System Settings* on macOS Ventura or
   later).
   2. Go to *Keyboard > Dictation*.
   3. Ensure *Dictation* is turned on.
   4. If you're using a specific shortcut for Dictation, ensure it doesn't
   conflict with any Word shortcuts.
   5. Test the voice-to-text feature outside Word to confirm it works as
   expected.

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*4. Disconnect Microsoft 365 Features*

If Copilot is linked to your Microsoft account, signing out can disable its
features:

   1. In Word, go to *Word > Preferences > Account*.
   2. Select *Sign out*.
   3. Restart Word and test if the interference stops.

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*5. Update or Roll Back Word*

If the issue persists:

   1. Update Word to the latest version as a bug fix might resolve the
   conflict.
   2. Alternatively, consider using an older version of Word that doesn’t
   include Copilot.

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*6. Contact Microsoft Support*

If you cannot locate the settings to disable Copilot:

   - Visit Microsoft Support <https://support.microsoft.com> for assistance.
   - Provide details about your issue and request specific guidance.

Let me know if you encounter any issues or need further assistance!

On Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM Dédé Wilson via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> No matter what I do, I cannot seem to disable Microsoft Copilot on my MAC
> when using WORD. I have looked everything up. Nothing is working. It is
> intereferring with the native voice to text, which I need. Any input
> appreciated.
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