Microsoft Copilot

Overview

Products and services

• Copilot for Microsoft 365
• Copilot in Word
• Copilot in Excel
• Copilot in PowerPoint
• Copilot in Outlook
• Copilot in Teams

Business problems addressed

• High time consumption for document creation
• Difficulty summarizing long email threads
• Complex data analysis in spreadsheets
• Inefficient meeting notes preparation
• Struggles with content structuring and drafting

Key benefits and capabilities

• Real-time drafting and editing assistance
• Automated slide deck generation
• Natural language data analysis for spreadsheets
• Email thread synthesis and response drafting
• Meeting summarization and action item extraction
• Integration with internal business data via Microsoft Graph

Frequently asked questions

Does Microsoft Copilot work with all M365 apps?

Copilot is deeply integrated into the core M365 suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, with varying functionalities based on the specific application.

How does Copilot handle data security and privacy?

Copilot relies on the existing Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and privacy policies, ensuring that user data remains within the tenant boundary and is not used to train global AI models.

Is a specific Microsoft license required for Copilot?

Yes, access to Copilot for Microsoft 365 typically requires a qualifying base subscription and an additional add-on license.