Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot will transform M365 applications

Advanced AI is a new buzzword in the world of cloud computing. The launch of tools like ChatGPT and Bard has made big waves. Developers are now rushing to introduce the next level of app functionality. Features that do some of your work for you, whether it's composing emails or creating a follow-up checklist based on contact data.

These AI-powered applications do much more than automate processes. People use them to write business correspondence, build websites, and write scripts. AI is also rapidly transforming daily office workflows.

Microsoft is one of the largest players in the field of office applications. It is at the forefront of introducing transformative technologies. The company is about to significantly transform Microsoft 365 with its new Copilot tool.

The latter is a new tool designed to help users get the most out of their Microsoft 365 applications. This revolutionary tool is an intelligent, personalized assistant. It is designed to help users navigate and use M365 more efficiently.

In this article, we'll take a closer look at Microsoft 365 Copilot and walk you through the key ways you can improve your M365 apps and workflows.

What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that helps users with everyday tasks in Microsoft 365. It's like having a personal assistant right inside your Office apps. Users can ask questions, get help with tasks, and receive personalized recommendations. Copilot responds by leveraging the context of their usage habits.

Microsoft 365 Copilot works across all M365 apps, including:

• Word
• Excel
• Power point
• Outlook
• Teams
• And more.

Whether you're a light-duty or heavy-duty worker, Microsoft 365 Copilot is here to help. Whether you're working on a document, scheduling meetings, or collaborating within a team, it's all here.

How does Microsoft 365 Copilot work?

Microsoft 365 Copilot uses AI and machine learning to understand user needs. It offers personalized help, uses data from user interactions with M365 apps, learns a user's usage habits, and makes recommendations based on their preferences.

For example, let's say you frequently use certain Excel features. Microsoft 365 Copilot will learn this. It will offer suggestions when it detects that you're working on a similar task.

Let's say you're working on a PowerPoint presentation and are having trouble with the design. Microsoft 365 Copilot can offer design suggestions based on your company's branding.

Copilot can also help users with common tasks, such as scheduling meetings and managing emails. Users can simply ask Copilot for help. They can ask it to schedule a meeting or find a specific person's email, and Copilot will take care of the rest.

Why is Microsoft 365 Copilot important?

Copilot is important because it can help users be more productive and efficient. By providing personalized support, the tool helps save users time and reduce frustration.

Imagine you're working on a report in Word and struggling to format a table. Instead of spending time searching online for a solution, or wasting countless hours trying to figure it out on your own, you can simply ask Microsoft 365 Copilot for help. It can offer suggestions and even guide you through the process, saving you time and reducing frustration.

Microsoft 365 Copilot is also important because it can help users get the most out of their M365 applications. Many users may not be aware of all the features and capabilities of their M365 applications. With Copilot, they can discover new ways to work more efficiently.

Copilot's capabilities go even further. Let's say you need to give your team an update on a marketing strategy. You won't need to dig through emails, threads, or meeting notes. Instead, you can ask Copilot to "tell my team how we updated the marketing strategy." The app will then search all those places for you and create an update for your team.

Need a first draft of an agenda or meeting presentation? Ask Copilot. They can access existing M365 documents and content and create a first draft for you.

Benefits of using Microsoft 365 Copilot

Personalized help

Microsoft 365 Copilot provides personalized help based on user habits and preferences. This means users get the help they need when they need it, without having to search for solutions on their own.

Saves you time

Microsoft 365 Copilot can help users save time on common tasks, such as scheduling meetings and formatting documents. It can handle many information-gathering tasks, such as summarizing meeting notes. This saves users a significant amount of time, especially for manual tasks such as information research.

Knowledge workers spend an average of 2.5 hours a day searching for information.

Frustration Alleviation

Microsoft 365 Copilot can help alleviate frustration. It provides solutions when users get stuck on a task. The tool can also help users struggling with an Excel chart or table. Instead of having to figure out how to generate it, they can simply give Copilot a command to do it for them.

Increased productivity

Microsoft 365 Copilot handles tasks that go beyond what business apps have traditionally done. For example, you can use it in PowerPoint to create a presentation for you. Use a command like "create a six-slide presentation based on (this) document." You can also tell it to find suitable Microsoft royalty-free photos and add them.

There is no limit at this time to the impact this tool can have on office productivity.

When will Microsoft 365 Copilot be available?

At the time of writing, Microsoft has not yet announced a release date. It is currently testing Copilot with a limited number of users. You will likely see the release date soon.

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