Users are not pleased with Copilot’s new UI, but there is a fix, for now

The new UI is currently rolling out, but you can still get the old one, for now.

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Updated onNovember 6, 2024

updated onNovember 6, 2024

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We exclusively reported that Copilot wasgoing to be updated with a new UIthat not only looks good but also acts better, per Microsoft’s words, and lets users access 4 new Voice Modes.

However, as the new UI gradually rolls out to users, many don’t particularly like it. There isa Windows forumdedicated to restoring the old UI, with hundreds of replies, a sign that Microsoft might have missed this one big time.

I’m genuinely not sure that made Microsoft sit design this and say “ah yes this is what we are going for and this is what out customers will love” it’s complete and utter garbage! How do I switch back to that old white UI with my previous chats on the side not this black minimalist BS

Others agree that the new UI, even though it’s slicker and good-looking, has made Copilot more generic in its answers, and if before users could ask for help with online research, now the AI model is not properly able to do that.

I personally love the new design and how swift it is. But I feel it’s waaaaay more generic in its responses. I used to use Copilot for online research and for adding more specific researched context to texts I’m working on. That is completely gone now! No way to make it do that so far. I hope there’s a way of going back to the previous version.

Some users agree that the new design is outdated and unprofessional-looking. Whatever the reason, though, the new Copilot is not everyone’s cup of tea. However, some users have found ingenious ways to restore the AI model to its previous version.

A first solution was simply accessing Copilot through Microsoft Edge (sneaky) and extending it to use it similarly to how you used the Copilot app. This solution used to work for a couple of weeks, but now, if you try to access Copilot on Edge, unfortunately, the new UI kicks in.

However, there is one more solution to try, although we reckon Microsoft will take care of it in no time. All you have to do is access this link on Microsoft Edge, and it seems to work:

edgeservices.bing.com/edgesvc/chat

And if you prefer the Dark Mode-themed Copilot, access this link:

edgeservices.bing.com/edgesvc/chat?darkschemeovr=1

The new Copilot is not fully rolled out, so some users can still access the old version. However, it’s interesting that those already experiencing the latest version have found it inferior. Could this be a plan for Microsoft to encourage peopleto get Copilot Pro? If so, the Redmond-based tech giant might get a fair share of backlash.

What’s your take on this? Can you access the new Copilot version? What’s your experience with it? And let us know if the two links worked for you.

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Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities

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Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier

Users are not pleased with Copilot’s new UI, but there is a fix, for now