Microsoft will allow users to turn off the floating Copilot button in the Office application.

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      Microsoft is finally allowing Office users to hide the floating Copilot button after receiving feedback from users.

      If you frequently use Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, you may have noticed a floating Copilot button appearing over your documents. This button has been present since December 2025, located in the bottom-right corner of your screen, and Microsoft is now giving you the ability to relocate it.

      Beginning the last week of May 2026, an update will provide users with the option to return it to the ribbon where it belongs.

      Why did Microsoft originally introduce the floating Copilot button?

      The brief answer is that it was driven by statistics. Only about 3.3% of Microsoft 365 users are actually paying for Copilot, and the uptake has remained significantly lower than Microsoft's expectations. To encourage more users to adopt the feature, Microsoft launched what it calls the Copilot Dynamic Action Button (DAB) and quietly extended it to all users by May 2026.

      The intent was that enhancing Copilot's visibility would lead to increased clicks, which it did achieve. However, this also resulted in a surge of complaints, particularly from Excel users, since the button floated directly over spreadsheet cells, obstructing data without an easy dismissal option.

      How to remove the Copilot button from your screen

      After the update is implemented, you can right-click the Copilot icon and opt to move it back to the ribbon. Microsoft is not eliminating the dock option, so you will still have the choice between the floating button, the docked version, or the ribbon placement according to your preference.

      The floating Copilot button in Office apps can be returned to the ribbon.

      Katie Kivett, partner group product manager at Microsoft, recognized the dissatisfaction and stated that the company is making immediate adjustments while developing a more effective long-term solution.

      This isn't the first instance of Microsoft quietly revising Copilot. Just a month ago, it started removing Copilot buttons from various Windows 11 apps following similar feedback. It appears Microsoft is gradually realizing that imposing AI into every aspect of your workflow is not equivalent to enhancing its usefulness.

      Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.

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