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Your Everyday AI Assistant at Work
Natural Language
Large Language Models
Microsoft Graph - Your Data -
Microsoft 365 Apps
The Internet
Copilot for Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your organization’s data – all in the flow of work – to turn your words into one of the most powerful productivity tools on the planet.
It works alongside popular Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more. Microsoft 365 Copilot provides real-time intelligent assistance, enabling users to enhance their creativity, productivity, and skills.
Overview
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Graph
Large Language
Models
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Pre-processing
User Prompt
Modified prompt
LLM response
Grounding
Grounding
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apps commands
Response
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Architecture of Copilot for Microsoft 365
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User prompts from Microsoft 365 Apps are sent to Copilot.
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Copilot accesses Graph and Semantic Index for pre-processing.
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Copilot sends modified prompts to the Large Language Model.
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Copilot receives LLM response.
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Copilot accesses Graph and Semantic Index for post-processing
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Copilot sends the response, and app command back to Microsoft 365 Apps.
Post-processing
All request are encrypted via HTTPS and wss://
Copilot in Microsoft apps
Copilot Graph-grounded chat
Combine the power of AI with your work data to unlock productivity and uplevel skills.
Copilot in Teams
Have more effective meetings, easily catch up on chats, and find information faster.
Copilot in Outlook
Start emails quickly, generate a summary, and catch up on long emails easily.
Copilot in Word
Start a draft, add to an existing document, rewrite text, or generate a summary.
Copilot in OneNote
Start a draft, add to an existing document, rewrite text, or generate a summary.
Copilot in PowerPoint
Create beautiful presentations, organize and summarize presentations, and more.
Copilot in Loop
Create beautiful presentations, organize and summarize presentations, and more.
Copilot in Excel
Go deeper with data, identify insights, generate formulas, and more.
Copilot in Whiteboard
Go deeper with data, identify insights, generate formulas, and more.
What can Copilot do in each Microsoft 365 apps?
Copilot in Word
Your creative assistant, crafting initial drafts and summarizing text while refining sections or documents for clarity. It also offers a spectrum of recommended tones, from professional to passionate and casual, empowering you to tailor your writing style with ease.
Copilot is also designed to enhance your writing by providing suggestions that strengthen your arguments and address inconsistencies seamlessly.
Here are a few examples of commands and prompts you can explore:
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Generate a two-page project proposal using information from [Documents] and [Spreadsheets].
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Condense the third paragraph for a more casual tone in the document.
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Develop a one-page sketch based on this rough outline.
Copilot in Excel
Copilot in PowerPoint
PowerPoint empowers you to transform your ideas into captivating presentations, serving as your storytelling partner. With Copilot, you can effortlessly convert existing documents into presentation decks complete with speaker notes and references, or initiate a new presentation from a prompt or basic outline, effortlessly condense lengthy presentations with a single click, and seamlessly adjust layout using natural language commands.
Here are a few examples to get you started:
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Create a five-slide presentation using a Word document and include relevant stock photos.
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Combine this presentation into a three-slide summary.
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Format these three bullet points into three columns, each containing an image
Engage Copilot in conversational queries about your dataset using natural language, expanding beyond just formulas. It can propose new formulas based on your questions and even model data accordingly. This enables you to analyze data without altering it, uncovering valuable trends.
Below are a few examples of commands and prompts to get you started:
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Separate sales by type and channel insert table.
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Predict the effects of [variable changes] and generate charts for better visualization.
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Simulate how adjusting the growth rate of [variable] will impact my gross margin
Copilot in Outlook
Streamline your inbox, highlighting important messages, and allowing for more efficient communication. Spend less time sorting emails and more time connecting effectively. Summarize lengthy and complex email threads involving multiple recipients, respond to messages promptly with simple prompts, or transform brief notes into polished and professional messages. Customize your notes with the toggle feature to adjust audio or length.
Here are some examples to explore:
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Summary of the emails I missed last week and flag any important items.
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Create a concise and professional response to thank the sender and request more details regarding the second and third points discussed.
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Extend an invitation to colleagues for a demo session about the upcoming product launch next Thursday at noon.
Copilot in Teams
Copilot in Teams streamlines meeting organization, making conversations more efficient. It allows you to quickly find answers to specific questions and stay updated on what you’ve missed, without disrupting the discussions. By integrating Copilot, you gain access to powerful tools that simplify common tasks.
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Here are a few examples to get you started:
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Summarize the chats, emails, and documentation regarding the escalation of issues with [customer] last night.
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What's the next milestone in [Project]? Have any risks been identified? Assist me in brainstorming potential mitigations.
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Write a new planning overview using the format of [File name A], incorporating a planning timeline from [File name B], and including a list of projects from an email sent by [People].
