How do you open Copilot in Edge?

Click the Copilot button in the top-right corner of the window, which opens a sidebar for talking with the AI.

Can Copilot be my start page in Edge?

Yes. Copilot can also be configured as the 'new tab' page in Edge.

Can Copilot browse websites for me?

A feature in which Copilot automatically browses websites and executes the user's instructions is still under development.

Large Language Models日経クロステック14h agoNov 6, 2026, 06:01 JST

Edge's Copilot sidebar can explain and compare pages

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What happened
Clicking the Copilot button at the top right of Edge opens a sidebar for AI chat, and a menu next to it offers options such as explaining the current page and comparing several open pages.
Why it matters
The assistant is built into the browser rather than a separate app, so page explanations and cross-page comparisons sit in the same window as the content being read.

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Context & Analysis

Edge's AI integration is presented as more than a chat box. The Copilot button sits in the window's top-right corner, and the sidebar it opens is tied to what the browser is showing, so it can explain the page on display or compare several pages open at the same time. The menu next to the button is where those operations are chosen.

Beyond conversation, the integration reaches the browser's own surfaces: Copilot can be configured as the 'new tab' page, putting the assistant where a blank start page would normally be.

The body also notes that Copilot is being developed to browse websites automatically and carry out user instructions, which would extend the assistant from explaining what is on screen to acting on the web on the user's behalf. That capability is described as still in development, not yet available.

FAQ

How do you open Copilot in Edge?: Click the Copilot button in the top-right corner of the window, which opens a sidebar for talking with the AI.
Can Copilot be my start page in Edge?: Yes. Copilot can also be configured as the 'new tab' page in Edge.
Can Copilot browse websites for me?: A feature in which Copilot automatically browses websites and executes the user's instructions is still under development.

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