Copilot for Microsoft 365 is an AI assistant that works inside the Microsoft 365 apps you already use at work, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. It’s designed to help with everyday tasks like drafting content, summarizing information, and organizing ideas so you can focus more on higher-value work.

Instead of switching tools or starting from a blank page, you can stay in your usual workflow and ask Copilot to assist you directly where you’re working.

To get more value from Copilot, treat prompts like clear instructions to a colleague. The more context you provide, the better the output. For example, instead of saying, “Summarize this,” try:

• Be specific about the task: “Summarize this email thread into 3 bullet points with clear next steps.”
• Set the format: “Draft a one-page project update in a professional but conversational tone.”
• Define the audience: “Explain this for a non-technical stakeholder who needs to make a decision.”

Over time, you can reimagine routine tasks—status updates, meeting recaps, or first drafts—as prompts you give to Copilot, then refine the results instead of starting from scratch.

Here are some simple prompts you can try right away to see how Copilot can reshape your daily workflow:

• In Outlook: “Summarize this email thread and suggest a concise reply that confirms next steps.”
• In Word: “Create a one-page overview of this document highlighting key decisions and risks.”
• In Teams: “Generate a brief meeting recap with action items, owners, and due dates based on this meeting transcript.”

Starting with prompts like these helps you quickly understand where Copilot can save time and reduce manual effort in your regular workday.