Rewrite with Copilot missing in Microsoft Edge
This article helps you troubleshoot a recent known issue with Microsoft Edge. Several features, such as “Rewrite with Copilot” and “Compose” in the sidebar, are missing from Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft Edge and AI features
Microsoft Edge is a popular web browser and has several beneficial AI features integrated into it. Some of the examples are:
- Copilot integration in the sidebar for knowledge.
- Rewriting text.
- Page insights or PDF insights.
- Composing Text.
Recently, some users have observed that many features from this list are missing for Enterprise Customers. This article provides more information on the same.
Why Collaborate with Copilot i.e. Rewrite with Copilot missing from Microsoft Edge
In a recent conversation, Microsoft told me that they are updating the Microsoft Copilot service from “Commercial Data Protection” to full “Enterprise Data Protection” for users of the free service. Because of the transition, some integrations of the Copilot in the Microsoft Edge browser, for example the Compose tab on the sidebar, and Rewrite option might be missing. Furthermore, it might also effect having PDF reading capablities, including summary.
The good news is, these changes are just temporary. The missing features will be added soon, as soon as they are ready after the switchover. Additionally, Microsoft has refered me to this article, which documents more changes coming with the name change.
Use a Personal Microsoft Account in a Browser profile temporarily
Furthermore, I have observed that the missing features like Rewrite, are already available if you use a Personal Microsoft Account rather than work. If your Employer allows that, consider adding a separate profile from Microsoft Edge Settings > New Profile. The options will appear.
Are you missing the Rewrite with Copilot option? Let us know in the comments.