If you use Copilot daily, it's only a matter of time before you wonder how Delete Copilot's chat history and control what is saved Microsoft stores some of your activity to improve responses and allow you to resume previous chats, but you decide what to do with that data and how long to keep it.
Throughout this guide we will see, step by step, everything you need to manage, review, export and delete history This includes Copilot's chat history on the web and apps, as well as Copilot integrated into Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, etc.) and even other services like Forms. You'll see where the history appears, how to delete conversations individually or all at once, exactly what Copilot remembers, and what the privacy implications are.
How the conversation history works in Copilot
When you log in with your account, Copilot It keeps a record of the conversations you have with the assistant. Thanks to this, you can go back to past answers, continue a thread you left unfinished, or share a chat with another person without having to start from scratch.
Microsoft indicates that Copilot It maintains interactions for up to 18 months. in the conversation history. That is, the questions you ask and the AI-generated answers are saved during that period, unless you manually delete them or clear the entire history from the privacy panel.
This conversation history is used, among other things, to You can quickly access your recent chats This gives the assistant some context in future sessions. It doesn't mean Copilot has an "infinite memory," but it can remember and display your past interactions within that timeframe.
If you want to know the finer details about how Microsoft handles that data, you can consult the documentation for Copilot privacy and conversation history, where it is clarified what is stored, how it is processed and what tools you have to manage or delete that information whenever you want.
Where to view Copilot chat history
If you're logged in, your chat history appears directly in the Copilot interface. Depending on the device or app you're using, you'll see it in a specific location, but the logic is similar: a list of recent chats in a sidebar or menu.
In the web version, when you log in to copilot.com with your Microsoft account, the usual thing is that The left column shows all your previous conversations.If you don't see anything, the sidebar is probably closed: you can expand it by clicking on the sidebar icon usually located at the top or on the side.
In Copilot for Windows or macOS, integrated as a desktop app, the behavior is very similar. Your chat list appears on the left side. with the title Copilot assigns them or that you've edited. If that list disappears at any point, simply use the sidebar icon to make it reappear.
In the Copilot mobile app (Android or iOS), the history is located within the main menu. When you open the app, You can expand the side or bottom menu. (depending on the version) and there you'll see the list of saved conversations. From there you can enter or manage any previous chat.
In all these cases, that history section allows you Reopen a chat, switch from one conversation to another, and continue where you left off.This is especially useful if you work on long projects or frequently asked questions that you keep coming back to over several days.
How to delete specific items from the Copilot history
Beyond deleting everything, perhaps what you want is delete only some specific chats that you prefer not to continue appearing in your history. Copilot makes this very easy, and the method varies slightly depending on the platform you use.
On copilot.com, first make sure you see the list of conversations. Locate the chat you want to delete and tap on it. the three-dot icon that appears on the right of that element. In the context menu that appears, select the option "Remove" and that conversation will disappear from your history.
If you use Copilot for Windows or macOS, the process is virtually the same, although with a different gesture: find the chat in the list and Right-click on the conversationNext, select the option "Remove"In some cases, a confirmation message may appear to make sure you don't want to continue viewing that history.
In the Copilot mobile app, open the main menu where your history is displayed. On the conversation you want to delete, Touch the three dots on the right and then click on "Remove"It's a gesture very similar to deleting a chat in many messaging apps, so it becomes quite intuitive.
It's important to understand that when deleting a conversation from these views, You lose access to that chat in the Copilot interfaceYou won't be able to retrieve or share it later from the history, so you should be aware of this before deleting things carelessly.
How to share a Copilot conversation before deleting it
Sometimes you might want save or send a chat to someone else before deleting it from your history. Copilot includes specific features for sharing both entire conversations and individual replies via links.
If you want to share an entire conversation, simply locate it in your history or within the chat itself and use the share icon which appears next to the title or within the chat interface. Clicking it generates a link that you can copy and send via email, messaging, or any other means.
If you are only interested in a specific answer from the assistant, you also have the option to share a single chat responseIn that case, find the specific Copilot message you want to share and tap the share icon associated with that block of text.
In either option, Copilot will display a preview window with the content to be shared. There you can review which chat messages are included and check that there's nothing you don't want the other person to see. If everything is correct, you confirm and the final link is generated.
Keep in mind that when someone else opens that link, View a frozen copy of the conversation as it was at the time the link was created. If you continue talking to Copilot afterward, any new questions and answers you add will not be reflected in the already shared link.
Delete all Copilot chat history
If you prefer to start fresh, you have the option to completely delete the Copilot chat historyThe path changes depending on whether you use a traditional Microsoft account or sign in with an Apple ID in the app.
For Microsoft accounts, you need to go to the section for managing your Copilot activity history within your profile. From there, in the block of “Copilot application activity history”, you will find an option called “Delete all activity history”which deletes the Copilot history associated with your account in those applications.
If you access Copilot using an Apple ID, management is done directly from the app itself. In this case, in the app's menu, go to “Account > Privacy > Delete my history”Selecting this option will cause the Copilot app to delete the history associated with that Apple ID.
It is worth emphasizing that this type of action is global for Copilot activity linked to the account within the specified scope. Once you confirm the complete deletion, you will not be able to recover old conversations or review them from the privacy panel, so this option should be used with caution.
Even so, it's a very useful tool if you want fully restore your relationship with CopilotEither because you've done a lot of testing and want to start from scratch, or because you simply don't want a record of your past queries to remain for the next few months.
Manage Copilot history from the Microsoft privacy dashboard
In addition to the options within the Copilot interface itself, Microsoft offers a online privacy panel where you can review and manage your activity history, including the part corresponding to Copilot.
To access, sign in with your Microsoft account and go to myaccount.microsoft.comOnce inside, go to the section on “Settings & Privacy” and select the tab "Privacy"There you will find a specific section called “Copilot Interaction History”.
Within that section there is a button to delete Copilot history centrallyBy clicking it, you can delete recorded interactions, which also includes data associated with Copilot in other Microsoft 365 applications, such as Forms or other integrated services, as indicated by Microsoft at any given time.
This means that from a single location you can control the trail you leave when using Copilotwithout having to manually delete stored data app by app. This is especially convenient if you use Copilot on multiple Microsoft devices or products simultaneously.
If you want to manage each type of activity in more detail, you can do so from that same privacy panel. access other categories (search, browsing, etc.), so that you concentrate in one place everything related to how your data is used and stored in the Microsoft ecosystem.
Manage activity history in Copilot applications
Within the privacy panel there is a specific section for Copilot applications, including the web version at https://copilot.microsoft.com and other similar experiences. From there you can export or delete all Copilot activity history in those apps.
The usual path within the panel is to go to “Privacy > Boost your productivity > Copilot > Copilot app activity history > Copilot apps”Once in that section, you will see the options for managing your data.
Two main actions will appear on the screen: “Export all activity history” y “Delete all activity history”These are two different ways of handling your data depending on whether you want to review it or simply delete it.
If you choose to export, the system will download it to your device. a CSV file (comma-separated values)You can open it with Excel, LibreOffice, or a similar tool to see in detail what has been saved: dates, type of interaction, etc. It's very useful for keeping your own record before performing any bulk deletion.
If you choose to delete all activity history, the panel will display a dialog box with the message “Are you sure you want to delete your Copilot activity history?”That summarizes what this action entails, and if you understand it, you just need to click on it. "Delete" so that the information stored in that category is deleted.
Copilot history in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote…)
Copilot is also integrated into several Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint or OneNote, and in the Copilot Chat itself within the Microsoft 365 app. All of that activity can also be managed from the privacy panel.
In this case, in the panel you must navigate to “Privacy > Boost your productivity > Copilot > Copilot app activity history > Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps”That's where the options related to what AI does within those programs are concentrated.
On that screen you can select different actions, including “Export all Copilot activity to Microsoft 365 app activity history” o “Export all Copilot Chat activity history”Both download CSV files with information about your activity on these tools.
If you review those files you will be able to see, for example, When have you asked Copilot to write text in Word, or to generate a PowerPoint presentation? or that helps you with Excel formulas, among other things. It's useful both for auditing what you've done and for maintaining privacy.
You also have the option of “Delete all activity history” for this category. Just like before, when you select it, a confirmation message appears asking if you're sure you want to delete your Copilot activity history. If you confirm in "Delete"The registration associated with those Microsoft 365 apps is removed.
These options apply, in particular, to applications Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint and WordHowever, Microsoft may expand the list of programs integrated with Copilot that are managed from this same section of the panel.
Delete Copilot history in Forms and usage limits
Microsoft Forms integrates its own Copilot to help create surveys, quizzes, and forms. Here's how Copilot works. It serves as an assistant for drafting, reviewing, sending, and analyzing forms., and related activity also falls within the scope of Copilot data that you can manage.
In Forms, the function “Draft with Copilot” It allows the assistant to generate an initial form—questions, structure, response types, etc.—from just a few phrases in natural language. From this draft, you can then further refine the content according to your own criteria.
Additionally, Copilot in Forms can Review the form and suggest improvementsRephrase questions, suggest styles, change option settings, add answer explanations for questionnaires, and much more. All of this is done through commands in a notification box located at the top of the form.
There are also specific actions such as “Rewrite with Copilot”, “Add with Copilot” o “To respond to explanations” which facilitate working within the form canvas. Once ready, you can use the function “Increase response” so that Copilot can draft invitations and help you track the progress of email responses.
Copilot in Forms is designed for streamline the creation and management of formsHowever, Microsoft also sets clear limitations on the type of content that should not be generated with this tool, such as harmful material, offensive content, legal, medical or financial advice, job performance reviews or phishing forms.
Regarding the associated history, Microsoft explains that Copilot data in Forms is deleted along with Copilot data in other Microsoft 365 apps. When you delete the Copilot interaction history from the privacy panel, you don't have to go to Forms to delete anything separately; it's included within the same Copilot data package.
Reliability, language limitations, and Copilot evaluation
Copilot in the various Microsoft applications has been trained with historical Internet dataThis means that, although it may give very convincing answers, it does not always have the most recent information or the exact interpretation of each context.
As a result, it is possible that Copilot Generate text that sounds great but is incomplete, outdated, or inaccurateMicrosoft recommends checking the facts and using your own judgment before making important decisions based solely on AI proposals.
In the realm of Forms and other products, Copilot has been evaluated through manual and automated tests to ensure that the drafts it generates are reasonable and useful. Even so, performance and usage data is collected, and users are encouraged to provide feedback when they detect inappropriate or inaccurate responses.
These comments are useful for progressively improve Copilot's behaviorimproving both the quality of the content and its adaptation to different languages and contexts. Among other things, there are active filters to minimize the likelihood of generating texts that violate usage policies.
Regarding languages, Copilot in Forms is available in Multiple languages supported by Microsoft 365 CopilotAlthough quality may vary depending on the language, and Microsoft indicates that a gradual improvement in language support is expected over time, it is always recommended to review generated content before publishing it.
Relationship with search history and other Microsoft services
Some people confuse the Copilot history with the Bing search historyAlthough they are related within the Microsoft ecosystem, they are managed in slightly different ways and it is important to differentiate them.
For example, if you use Copilot integrated into Bing or your browser, certain messages or alerts may direct you to the Bing history pageFrom there you can manage what you have searched for through the classic Bing search engine, including search terms and other associated data.
If you access the Bing history page via the URL https://www.bing.com/profile/historyYou'll see options on the left for “Manage or delete your search history”From that section you can delete your entire Bing search history, which is separate from your Copilot interaction history, which is managed from the privacy panel.
In other words, if you want to have complete control over your data in the Microsoft environment, it's important Review both your Bing search history and your Copilot activity historyEach one is deleted separately, although in both cases Microsoft offers clear tools to manage them.
By combining the privacy panel, the options within Copilot, and the Bing history page, you can decide what trace you want to leave and which one you prefer to erase, adjusting your privacy level to what is most comfortable for you at any given time.
Together, the various options in Copilot and the Microsoft privacy panel allow you to keep your chat history and activity under control: you can View what is saved, export it if you need a record, selectively delete it, or delete it all at once. in the different applications. Knowing these tools makes it much easier to use Copilot with peace of mind, knowing that you can always go back and clear your history whenever you want.