Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered assistant built into Microsoft 365 apps like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. It uses advanced AI (including large language models) to help users work faster, understand information better, and automate routine tasks—all directly inside the apps they already use.
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What Does Microsoft 365 Copilot Do?
Microsoft 365 Copilot works alongside you by understanding:
- Your files and data (with permission)
- Your prompts written in natural language
- The context of what you’re doing in each app
Instead of clicking through menus, you can ask Copilot what you want in plain English.
Microsoft 365 Copilot in Key Apps
Copilot in Excel
Copilot helps you:
- Analyze data and find trends
- Create formulas automatically
- Build charts and pivot tables
- Explain complex data in simple language
- Fix or improve existing formulas
Example:
“Analyze this sales data and show key trends by quarter.”
Copilot in Word
Copilot can:
- Draft documents from scratch
- Rewrite or summarize text
- Improve clarity and tone
- Generate reports based on notes or data
Copilot in PowerPoint
Copilot can:
- Create presentations from a prompt or Word document
- Summarize long slides
- Improve slide structure and wording
Copilot in Outlook
Copilot helps:
- Draft and reply to emails
- Summarize long email threads
- Adjust tone (formal, friendly, concise)
Copilot in Teams
Copilot can:
- Summarize meetings
- Highlight action items
- Answer questions like “What decisions were made?”
How Microsoft 365 Copilot Works
Copilot combines:
- AI models (like GPT-based technology)
- Microsoft Graph (your emails, files, meetings—with security controls)
- Enterprise-grade security and privacy
It only accesses data you already have permission to see.
Who Is Microsoft 365 Copilot For?
Microsoft 365 Copilot is designed for:
- Business professionals
- Data analysts
- Students and educators
- Managers and executives
- Anyone using Microsoft 365 for productivity
In Simple Terms
👉 Microsoft 365 Copilot is like having an AI coworker inside Excel, Word, and other Microsoft apps—helping you think, write, analyze, and create faster.
If you want, I can also explain:
- Copilot specifically for Excel
- Copilot vs ChatGPT
- Copilot pricing and availability
- Real-world Copilot use cases
Just tell me 👍