Table of Contents
- Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Quickly Enable or Disable Copilot Mode in Edge For Better Browsing
- What is Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge?
- How to Turn On or Off Copilot Mode—Super Simple Steps
- Method 1: Quick Toggle Webpage
- Method 2: Turn Copilot Mode On or Off in Edge Settings
- Method 3: Restore Classic New Tab Page (If You Don’t Like Copilot Search)
- Method 4: Using Advanced Flags for Complete Control
- Method 5: Secret Quick Toggle in Profile Menu
- Why Use or Not Use Copilot Mode?
- Copilot Mode—Quick Highlights
Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Quickly Enable or Disable Copilot Mode in Edge For Better Browsing
Microsoft Edge’s Copilot Mode gives you smart tools to browse the web using artificial intelligence. You can chat with the Copilot AI, ask questions, organize browsing, and even use your voice to tell Edge what to do. Turning it on or off is simple and puts you in control.
What is Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge?
- Copilot Mode adds an AI helper right inside the Edge browser.
- It lets you chat, search, and get answers in one box.
- The Copilot icon appears in the address bar when it’s turned on.
- This AI can look at all your open tabs if you allow, quickly compare information, find answers, or help organize what you’re doing.
- It supports voice commands so you can speak your requests.
- The new tab page gets a big Copilot search box to help you right away.
- Microsoft sometimes tests more features and might offer Copilot free for a limited time.
How to Turn On or Off Copilot Mode—Super Simple Steps
Method 1: Quick Toggle Webpage
- Visit Microsoft’s official “Make Edge an AI Browser” page.
- Flip the “Turn on Copilot Mode” switch ON or OFF.
That’s it—no need to hunt for other settings!
Method 2: Turn Copilot Mode On or Off in Edge Settings
- Open Edge.
- Click the three dots (…) in the top right and select “Settings”.
- Look for a section called “AI Innovations” or “Copilot Mode”.
- Use the toggle button to turn Copilot Mode ON or OFF.
Method 3: Restore Classic New Tab Page (If You Don’t Like Copilot Search)
- Go to Edge settings.
- Click “Start, Home, and New Tab Page”.
- Find the “Copilot New Tab Page” toggle and turn it OFF to go back to the classic style.
Method 4: Using Advanced Flags for Complete Control
- Type edge://flags/ in your address bar.
- Search for “copilot mode“.
- Use the “Edge Copilot Mode” or “Edge Copilot Mode Profile Toggle” option.
- Set it to “Enabled” to turn on, “Disabled” to turn off.
- Restart Edge to apply.
Method 5: Secret Quick Toggle in Profile Menu
Enable the profile toggle option:
- Go to edge://flags/.
- Search “copilot mode profile toggle”.
- Enable the flag.
- After restart, click your profile icon in Edge and you’ll see an instant Copilot Mode on/off switch.
Why Use or Not Use Copilot Mode?
- Makes browsing faster by helping you find things, compare info, and suggest what to do next.
- Removes clutter and suggests what you might want before you even finish your thought.
- Helpful visual cues always show when Copilot is working, and you have full control—privacy is built in.
- Works on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Mac.
If you dislike it:
- It’s entirely optional.
- Turning it off is easy and brings Edge back to the experience you know.
Copilot Mode—Quick Highlights
- Always your choice—opt in or out anytime.
- Designed to save time, make web searches smarter, and keep privacy in your hands.
- Instantly reversible via Settings, flags, or a special toggle in the profile menu.
- More features coming soon as Microsoft improves Copilot Mode based on feedback.
You’re in charge of your browsing! Copilot Mode aims to be helpful, but if it proves a distraction, shutting it off is just a click away.