In today's digital age, Microsoft Office 365 has become an essential tool for many professionals and organizations. However, not all users may be aware of the connected experiences that come with it. Connected experiences in Office 365 enable users to access additional features and services, such as intelligent suggestions and data analysis. While these features can be beneficial, some users may prefer to disable them for various reasons, such as privacy concerns or performance optimization. In this article, we will explore how to disable connected experiences in Microsoft Office 365 for Windows, ensuring a tailored and optimized experience for Windows users.

Examples:
1. Disabling connected experiences in Word:

• Open Word and click on "File" in the top-left corner.


• Select "Options" from the menu.


• In the Word Options window, click on "Trust Center" in the left-hand pane.


• Click on the "Trust Center Settings" button.


• In the Trust Center window, select "Privacy Options" from the left-hand pane.


• Uncheck the box that says "Allow Office to connect to the Internet."


• Click "OK" to save the changes.

2. Disabling connected experiences in Excel:

• Launch Excel and click on "File" in the top-left corner.


• Choose "Options" from the menu.


• In the Excel Options window, select "Trust Center" from the left-hand pane.


• Click on the "Trust Center Settings" button.


• In the Trust Center window, click on "Privacy Options."


• Uncheck the box that says "Let Office analyze my data."


• Click "OK" to save the changes.