What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?

A primer on Microsoft 365 Copilot

Think of Microsoft 365 Copilot as your built-in partner for getting things done. It’s an AI assistant woven into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, and more.¹ Copilot works right alongside you as you’re drafting, planning, analyzing, or catching up.

Depending on your individual Microsoft 365 plan, Copilot helps you brainstorm fresh ideas, organize complex info, polish your writing, analyze data, and, most importantly, save time.

Here’s how Copilot fits into Microsoft 365 apps

Copilot shows up exactly where you’re already working—inside the core Microsoft 365 apps—helping you move faster without interrupting how you work. Here’s what that looks like in practice, app by app.

Copilot in Word: Your shortcut from idea to first draft

Whether you need a crisp intro, a summary of a long doc, or a rewrite that sounds more like you, Copilot in Word helps you brainstorm, draft, and edit with confidence.¹ Goodbye blank page, hello polished paragraph.

Copilot in Excel: Numbers made easy

Prompt Copilot in Excel with questions in plain language, like: “What were my top expenses last month?”, and Copilot will analyze your data, build charts, and zero in on insights you might have missed.¹

Copilot in PowerPoint: From outline to “wow”

Feed Copilot in PowerPoint an outline or Word doc and watch it transform your ideas into a beautifully designed deck.¹ Visual suggestions, layouts, speaker notes, it’s all right there.

Copilot in Outlook: Your inbox, but calmer

Long email thread? Copilot in Outlook will summarize it. Need a reply? It’ll draft one. Packed inbox? Copilot helps you focus on what matters so you can get back to work you actually enjoy.¹

Bring Your Own AI to Work

One of the coolest things about Microsoft 365 Copilot is that you can bring it to work even if your employer doesn’t have a Copilot license. Thanks to Microsoft’s Secure BYOAI experience, individuals can use the AI features from their Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, or Premium subscription on work files: all while staying compliant with workplace rules.

Here’s how it works:

• Sign into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook with both your personal and work accounts.
• Copilot features from your personal subscription appear right on canvas.
• All actions are processed safely within the Microsoft 365 cloud, with enterprise-grade encryption and your employer’s security controls intact.

In other words: you get your AI tools, your employer gets peace of mind, and everyone wins.

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Tips for getting the most out of your AI assistant

If Copilot is new to you, here are some simple ways to make it shine:

• Start with simple prompts. “Draft an intro about…” or “Give me three ideas for…”
• Let it handle the boring but important stuff. Formatting, summarizing, sorting, and rewording.
• Ask for variations. Don’t love the first result? Prompt for alternatives.
• Store your files in OneDrive. That’s how Copilot gets the context it needs.
• Use it for your whole life. School assignments, budgets, travel plans, recipes, proposals—Copilot is a multitasker.

Which Microsoft 365 plans include Copilot?

Copilot is available in three Microsoft 365 plans. Each includes AI-assisted productivity capabilities, with usage limits increasing as you move up.

• Microsoft 365 Personal: AI-powered productivity tools with higher usage limits than the free version²
• Microsoft 365 Family: Copilot access and usage for the subscription owner only²
• Microsoft 365 Premium: The most extensive Copilot usage plus Premium-exclusive AI features²

Why people love Copilot (and why you probably will too)

Copilot doesn’t try to reinvent how you work. It just makes it easier, faster, and a whole lot more enjoyable. From transforming rough ideas into polished work to helping you stay organized across life’s many projects, Microsoft 365 Copilot gives you clarity, creativity, and time back in your day.

If you ever wished your computer could help you think, create, and plan with less effort, now it can. Try Copilot in Microsoft 365 today.

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