{"id":159616,"date":"2024-02-02T07:45:47","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T12:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=159616"},"modified":"2024-02-02T10:59:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T15:59:00","slug":"window-11-copilot-best-tips-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/window-11-copilot-best-tips-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"Window 11 Copilot: Best tips and tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Windows 11<\/a>, you can now use the Copilot AI from the Taskbar, and in this guide, you will learn the best tips and tricks to get the most out of the chatbot.<\/p>\n

Copilot<\/a>\u00a0is the new digital assistant experience that replaces Cortana<\/a> and unleashes new functionalities, including the ability to interact with the chatbot using natural language to get complete answers to virtually any question and even change system settings. However, Copilot is only helpful if you know how to leverage its capabilities since the flyout panel only offers a command prompt with minimal help.<\/p>\n

This guide<\/a> will outline the best tips and tricks you can use with Copilot on Windows 11.<\/p>\n

Copilot’s best tips and tricks to get started<\/h2>\n

Although Copilot is easy to use, in this guide, you will learn different tips and tricks to make the best out of the experience, from quickly invoking the chatbot with a simple keyboard shortcut to asking questions with voice, performing different actions, changing settings, restart the AI chatbot, to disable the feature on Windows 11 completely.<\/p>\n

1. Remove the button from the Taskbar and use shortcut<\/h3>\n

On Windows 11, the “Windows key + C”<\/strong> keyboard shortcut opens the Copilot, allowing you to interact quickly with the chatbot, meaning the Taskbar button isn’t necessary.<\/p>\n

To remove the Copilot button from the Taskbar, use these steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Open Settings<\/strong> on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Click on Personalization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Click the Taskbar<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Turn off the Copilot<\/strong> toggle switch to remote the button from the Taskbar.<\/p>\n

    \"Copilot<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Once you complete the steps, the Copilot button will no longer be available in the Taskbar, but you can still use the keyboard shortcut to access the feature.<\/p>\n

    2. Voice search with Copilot<\/h3>\n

    In addition to using text, you can use your voice to ask questions or perform different actions.<\/p>\n

    To ask questions with your voice on Copilot, use these steps:<\/p>\n

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    1. \n

      Click the Copilot<\/strong> (Windows key + C) button on the Taskbar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    2. \n

      Click the Microphone <\/strong>icon on the top-right.<\/p>\n

      \"Copilot<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      Use your voice to compose a prompt.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      After you complete the steps, the chatbot will process your voice to determine the query without sending any information to the Microsoft server for better privacy, and then you will get an answer. Also, since the prompt was made using your voice, Copilot will answer the question using text but also using voice (which sounds very similar to an actual human).<\/p>\n

      3. Change system settings on Windows 11<\/h3>\n

      Copilot is basically the same experience as the one on the web, but with a deeper integration on Windows 11. However, it’s possible to perform additional tasks, such as changing system settings. Although you cannot ask the chatbot to edit the Registry or change the policies in the Group Policy Editor, you can perform basic tasks.<\/p>\n

      To change system settings on Windows 11 with Copilot, use these steps:<\/p>\n

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      1. \n

        Click the Copilot<\/strong> (Windows key + C) button on the Taskbar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      2. \n

        Compose a prompt to change settings and press Enter<\/strong>. For example, “turn on Bluetooth,”<\/strong> or “enable dark mode.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \"Copilot<\/li>\n

      3. Click the Yes<\/strong> button (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        You can also ask to enable, disable, or modify other settings, and if the AI can’t perform the action, it’ll open the Settings app on the page that includes the settings you want to update.<\/p>\n

        4. Launch apps with Copilot<\/h3>\n

        Copilot also works as an app launcher, making the trip to the Start menu unnecessary, and you can use text or voice.<\/p>\n

        To launch apps with Copilot, use these steps:<\/p>\n

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        1. \n

          Click the Copilot<\/strong> (Windows key + C) button on the Taskbar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        2. \n

          Compose the query and press Enter<\/strong>: For example, “launch Word,” “open Microsoft Edge,” “start Onenote,”<\/strong> etc.<\/p>\n

          \"Copilot<\/li>\n

        3. Click the Yes<\/strong> button (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Once you complete the steps, the app will open automatically. You may have to confirm the prompt by clicking the “Yes” button.<\/p>\n

          5. Use plugins to interact with other chatbots<\/h3>\n

          Plugins are connections you can enable manually to interact with other chatbots from different services to extend the capabilities of Copilot.\u00a0<\/p>\n

          To get started with the Copilot plugins on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n

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          1. \n

            Click the Copilot<\/strong> (Windows key + C) button on the Taskbar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          2. \n

            Click the Plugins<\/strong> button from the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          3. \n

            Turn on the toggle switch for the plugin to enable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          4. \n

            Click the Back (X)<\/strong> button from the top-left corner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          5. \n

            Compose a prompt to make use of the plugin. For example, “Use Instacart to look for an apple pie recipe and tell me the ingredients.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          6. \n

            Click the Submit<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Once you complete the steps, Copilot will connect to the plugin to access the other chatbot to generate a response.<\/p>\n

            Currently, there are six plugins, including:<\/p>\n