check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Users can now manage the Copilot icon in their toolbar. To hide the icon, right-click the Copilot icon and select “Hide Copilot”. This will open Settings to toggle the icon’s visibility. Admins can control whether the Copilot icon shows in the toolbar using the Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-12-04
updated:
2025-12-04
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
If the Copilot icon is hidden without user preparation, users may be confused about the absence of a familiar tool, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-in-microsoft-edge/
Policy Management
Admins may face challenges in managing user expectations and support requests if the Copilot icon visibility is changed unexpectedly, leading to increased workload and potential miscommunication.
- roles: IT Administrators, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-copilot-blog/announcing-microsoft-365-copilot-in-microsoft-edge/ba-p/3856780
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