How to Disable Copilot in PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to turn off Copilot in your PowerPoint settings.

Quick summary

This demo shows you how to disable Copilot in PowerPoint by navigating to the Options menu and unchecking the Copilot setting. It takes just a few clicks and gives you full control over AI features in your PowerPoint environment.

Steps

Go to the File tab in PowerPoint.
Click Options located at the bottom left corner of the File menu.
Select Copilot from the PowerPoint Options panel.
Disable Copilot by unchecking the Copilot checkbox.
Click OK to save your changes and apply the setting.

📌 Why this matters

Disabling Copilot in PowerPoint gives users and IT administrators direct control over AI-assisted features within Microsoft 365 presentations. Organizations that need to manage data privacy, reduce distractions, or enforce consistent workflows can benefit from turning off Copilot at the application level. This setting is accessed through the PowerPoint Options menu and requires no admin console — any user can complete it in seconds. Knowing how to disable Copilot in PowerPoint is essential for teams standardizing their Office environment or limiting AI tool usage.

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