How to Customize the Copilot Shortcut Icon

How to use the new Copilot AI in Windows 11

If you follow the steps above, a link to Copilot will be made, but it will not have the Copilot logo on it. It will instead have the Microsoft Edge logo, which can be hard to find if you also have a desktop link for Microsoft Edge.

Here’s what you need to do to change the picture for your Copilot shortcut:

Step 1: Right-click on Copilot Shortcut

Find the new Copilot shortcut on your desktop and right-click on it.

Step 2: Select ‘Properties’

You can get to the Copilot Properties dialogue box by selecting “Properties” from the context menu.

Step 3: Click on ‘Change Icon’

Find the button that says “Change Icon” in the Copilot Properties box and click on it.

Step 4: Choose Icon Source

You can pick a picture from the list or click “Browse” to find your own. Make sure the file type of the picture is. ICO.

Step 5: Convert Image (if needed)

You can use an online converter to change your picture to.ICO format or save it as a “24-bit Bitmap (.bmp)” file in Microsoft Paint.

Step 6: Select ‘All Files’

You can get to the Change Icon box by clicking “Browse.” From the menu that drops down, pick “All files.”

Step 7: Locate and Open the Icon File

Select the.ico or .bmp file you downloaded, changed, or made yourself, and then click “Open.”

Step 8: Confirm Icon Selection

In the Change Icon box, make sure that the icon you want to use is selected.

Step 9: Click ‘OK’

In the Change Icon box, click “OK” to confirm the selected icon.

Step 10: Apply Changes

To use the changes, go back to the Copilot Properties box and click “Apply.”

Step 11: Save Changes

To save the changes, click “OK” in the Copilot Properties box.

Step 12: Icon Updated

The picture or logo you chose is now your Copilot icon.

How to Create a Copilot Desktop Shortcut in Windows 11

Windows 11 emerges as a trailblazer, introducing a groundbreaking feature that sets it apart from its predecessors. Enter Windows Copilot, a built-in AI assistant that transforms the user experience by providing centralized AI support directly within the operating system. This marks a significant leap, making Windows 11 the pioneer in offering such comprehensive AI assistance.

Imagine having an intelligent companion seamlessly integrated into your PC experience. With Copilot, this vision becomes a reality. Accessible through a dedicated button strategically placed in the Taskbar, right next to the familiar Search bar, or effortlessly summoned using the Windows + C keyboard shortcut, Copilot is designed to enhance productivity and user interaction.