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Microsoft Copilot

AI companion across Windows and Microsoft 365

by Microsoft

Overview

Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft's AI assistant woven throughout Windows, Edge, Bing and the Microsoft 365 apps. It helps you search the web, draft and summarize documents, analyze data in Excel and build content in Word and PowerPoint, all inside the tools people already use every day.

Key Features

  • β€’Web-grounded chat and search
  • β€’Drafting and editing in Word
  • β€’Data analysis in Excel
  • β€’Slide generation in PowerPoint
  • β€’Email and meeting help in Outlook and Teams
  • β€’Image creation from text prompts

Use Cases

  • β†’Summarizing long documents
  • β†’Drafting emails and reports
  • β†’Analyzing spreadsheets
  • β†’Building presentation drafts

Pros

  • βœ“Deep Microsoft 365 integration
  • βœ“Grounded answers with citations
  • βœ“Available across Windows and Edge
  • βœ“Free tier for everyday use

Cons

  • βœ•Best features need a paid license
  • βœ•Quality varies across apps
  • βœ•Enterprise data controls can be complex

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Microsoft Copilot free?

Yes, a free tier is available; Copilot Pro and Microsoft 365 Copilot add advanced features and in-app integration.

Which apps include Copilot?

It works in Windows, Edge, Bing and Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

What models power Copilot?

It uses leading large language models together with Microsoft services and web grounding.

Can Copilot generate images?

Yes, it can create images from text prompts using an integrated image model.

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Basic Info

Pricing
Freemium
Launch Date
2023-11-01
Maker
Microsoft