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        "content": "If Microsoft Copilot keeps popping up while you're using JAWS (or any other screen reader), there are several ways to reduce or stop those interruptions. It depends on where and how Copilot is appearing (e.g., via a keyboard shortcut, taskbar icon, in Microsoft 365 apps, etc.). Below are methods you can try, along with steps you can take using your keyboard and screen reader.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udee0 How to stop Copilot from popping up\n\n### 1. Disable the Copilot key or shortcut\n\nIf Copilot is set to open when you press a key combo, you can turn that off:\n\n- Go to **Settings > Personalization > Text Input** in Windows.  \n- Find the setting for **Customize Copilot key on keyboard**. Set it to *No action* or *None*. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2288246/how-to-stop-popup-windows-asking-about-copilot-key?utm_source=openai))  \n- You can also disable Copilot entirely via group policy:  \n  `gpedit.msc \u2192 User Configuration \u2192 Administrative Templates \u2192 Windows Components \u2192 Windows Copilot \u2192 Turn off Windows Copilot`. Enable that policy. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2288246/how-to-stop-popup-windows-asking-about-copilot-key?utm_source=openai))\n\n### 2. Stop Copilot from auto-starting\n\nIf Copilot appears when you sign in or boot up:\n\n- Open **Settings (Win + I)** \u2192 **Apps** \u2192 **Startup**.  \n- Find *Microsoft Copilot* in the list and switch it **Off**. ([itechguides.com](https://www.itechguides.com/how-to-enable-or-disable-copilot-auto-start-on-login-in-windows-11/?utm_source=openai))  \n- You can also check in Task Manager (Startup tab) to make sure nothing else is launching it. ([itechguides.com](https://www.itechguides.com/how-to-enable-or-disable-copilot-auto-start-on-login-in-windows-11/?utm_source=openai))\n\n### 3. Hide the Copilot taskbar button\n\nIf there\u2019s a Copilot icon on your taskbar that launches it accidentally:\n\n- Go to **Settings \u2192 Personalization \u2192 Taskbar**.  \n- Find the toggle for the Copilot taskbar button and turn it off. ([toolrom.com](https://toolrom.com/how-to-stop-copilot-from-popping-up/?utm_source=openai))\n\n### 4. Disable Copilot inside Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, etc.)\n\nIf the popups show up within Office apps:\n\n- Open Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.  \n- Go to **File \u2192 Options**.  \n- Look under the **Microsoft Copilot** section. Uncheck \"Enable Copilot\" or \"Show Copilot button\" or similar toggles. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/CopilotMicrosoft/comments/1p0e1y4/how_to_remove_copilot_popup_from_word/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Click OK and restart the app. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/CopilotMicrosoft/comments/1p0e1y4/how_to_remove_copilot_popup_from_word/?utm_source=openai))\n\n### 5. Turn off Copilot features in Edge\n\nIf Copilot is popping up while you're browsing:\n\n- In Microsoft Edge, go to **Settings \u2192 Appearance \u2192 Copilot and Sidebar**.  \n- Toggle off the options for \"Show Copilot button on the toolbar\" and any sidebar features. ([community.powerplatform.com](https://community.powerplatform.com/forums/thread/details/?threadid=0ecd2d6d-fcf9-ef11-be20-000d3a106006&utm_source=openai))\n\n### 6. Use screen reader friendly settings\n\nMicrosoft has documentation specifically for screen reader users using JAWS, NVDA, etc.:\n\n- Use Windows tools and Microsoft 365 products like File > Options to manage Copilot settings. These menus are usually accessible via keyboard and screen reader. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows/copilot/use-a-screen-reader-to-manage-copilot-settings-in-windows?utm_source=openai))  \n- If unsure where a setting is, use the JAWS command bar to open the JAWS Settings Center (typically **INSERT+J**). Then navigate through Utilities or General Preferences using keyboard arrows. (Note: exact key combinations depend on your version.)  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d Tips when working with JAWS and Copilot\n\n- Whenever possible, use keyboard navigation (Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter) or Alt shortcuts to open menus rather than relying on mouse or pointer events.\n- If the popup is blocking what you're trying to see/type, press **Esc** or try **Alt + F4** to close popups. (If these don't work, you may need to disable the feature triggering them first.)\n- After major Windows or Office updates, these Copilot settings may reset or new prompts may show up, so re-check the options listed above. ([toolrom.com](https://toolrom.com/how-to-stop-copilot-from-popping-up/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me exactly **where** Copilot is popping up (Word, Excel, Edge, at startup, with a keyboard shortcut), I can give you the step-by-step keystrokes designed for JAWS to disable that specific trigger. Do you want that?"
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