Microsoft 365 Personal Classic

Use Microsoft 365 without Copilot

This article will help you use Microsoft 365 without Copilot addon on your devices. Our other article previously helped you turn off Copilot in the Software, but this article will help you remove it from your 365 plan.

Microsoft integrated Copilot into its 365 suite as part of a push to enhance productivity through AI. They announced Copilot on March 16, 2023, designing it to work natively within Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, enabling tasks such as drafting documents, summarizing emails, creating presentations, and analyzing data. As a result, they raised the price of Microsoft 365 subscription by $3 a month.

Microsoft, through an email informing about Copilot addition to the suite

To obtain a reduced-rate Microsoft 365 subscription without Copilot, follow these steps:

  • Log In to Your Microsoft Account: First, Visit the Microsoft account services page and log in with your credentials.
  • Manage Subscription: In the next step, look for your Microsoft 365 subscription and select the Manage option. Then, you should find an option labelled Cancel subscription.
  • Select the Classic Plan: After cancelling, you may be prompted to switch to one of the Classic plans available. These include:
    • Microsoft 365 Personal Classic (approximately $69.99 per year)
    • Microsoft 365 Family Classic (roughly $99.99 per year)
  • Confirm Changes: Concurrently, Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your downgrade to the Classic plan. Be aware that the new subscription will take effect upon your next billing cycle
Microsoft 365 Personal Classic being offered after you cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription

To summarize, This article will help you use your Microsoft 365 subscription without the Co-pilot functionality. In addition, since it is free, you should be able to use the Web Copilot without issues. It would not affect your action of reverting to classic subscription.