What is Copilot, and how can you use it?

Have you ever searched the web with a simple question and felt overwhelmed by all of the results? Or did you ever wish your search engine was more intuitive, insightful, and interactive? Searching the web just got a lot easier, faster, and much more helpful thanks to Copilot. Learn how to use Copilot, where you can access it, and some of the countless things you can ask it to do.

What is Copilot?

Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that can help you browse the web and much more! You can ask Copilot both simple and complex questions; use it for research; request summaries of articles, books, events, the news, sports results, etc.; ask for product comparisons---and that’s just the beginning. You can also ask it to generate text and images, reformat text, update images, and more. Copilot takes search to a whole new level, allowing you to direct the search by asking additional questions and providing content to move you forward on any task.

How do I access Copilot?

There are a few ways you can access Copilot:

Web-based Copilot

Go to Copilot, or visit www.bing.com in a browser window and select the Chat button.

Copilot in Microsoft Edge sidebar

For the most integrated Copilot experience, download Microsoft Edge. Copilot is built into the browser’s sidebar for fast and easy access. If you’re using Microsoft Edge, select the Copilot icon to open the Copilot pane. You’ll have access to tabs for Copilot, Compose, and Insights: three powerful and distinctive AI tools.

Copilot mobile app

Copilot is also accessible on your smartphone or tablet. To use Copilot on the go, you’ll need to download the Copilot mobile app on iOS or Android.

How to use Copilot

There are countless ways to use Copilot, but here’s a quick guide to getting started:

Choose your conversation style

Once you open Copilot, you can choose the conversation style that you want the AI-powered search assistant to use while interacting with you. You have three options:

• Creative: Opt for this conversation style when you desire Copilot to furnish elaborate and imaginative responses, presenting information in a more extensive and creative manner. This style is great for writing short stories, coming up with fun pet names, and more.
• Precise: Select the Precise conversation style if your preference is for concise and direct answers that deliver information in a straightforward and succinct manner. This conversation style is helpful for math calculations, finding historical dates, and other straight-to-the-point answers you’re wanting to find.
• Balanced: This conversation style offers a blend of both the Creative and Precise conversation styles. It offers responses that strike a harmonious balance between providing comprehensive information and maintaining brevity. If you’re planning a trip or looking for product recommendations, this style will be helpful.

Ask it anything!

Next, it’s time to start the conversation by asking ai-powered Copilot a question or giving it a command. Add the question or command to the Ask me anything… box and select enter. Copilot is designed to be in conversation with you, so keep the conversation going! You can chat like you would to a friend. Ask as many follow-up questions as you like to help Copilot provide exactly what you want.

Prompt examples

For just a taste of what Copilot, try these example prompts:

• What’s happening today in the news?
• What are some good gift ideas for my dad?
• Compare [product name] and [product name].
• Provide a four-day workout plan that focuses on upper body muscles.
• Provide a summary of this article [article link].
• What are the best dog breeds for families?
• What meals can I make with [ingredients]?
• Give me a simple five-day meal plan.
• What is 8 x 313?
• Explain the laws of physics to a 1^st grader.
• Create a 5-day itinerary for my trip to France.
• Write a short bedtime story for my kid that likes castles and princesses.
• Help me find cheap airline tickets from [location] to [destination].

Get visual

You can search with images and create images in Copilot, too. When you’re using Copilot on your smartphone, take a photo of what you want to find out more information about, and visual search will give you details about the object. For example, you could take a direct picture of a flower you see on a hike and ask Copilot, “What kind of flower is this?” The AI-powered tool will then search the web and help identify the flower for you. Copilot also generates images uses Designer.

Tips for using Copilot

Here are a few tips to get the most out of your AI-powered assistant for search:

• Ask questions that are as detailed and concise as possible.
• Avoid using relative terms, like yesterday or tomorrow, and pronouns, like it and they. Instead, use specifics, such as an exact date or a person’s name.
• Review the sources that Copilot provides. Since Copilot pulls information from the internet, some sources may not be as up to date as other sources, and you can often use the sources to lead you to more valuable information.

With Copilot, you can search the web in new, exciting ways, all while this AI-powered tool creates content and images on demand. Get started today to see how AI-powered search can help you do more of what matters.