As we continue exploring the transformative power of Copilot for Microsoft 365, we’re excited to share the latest features that are set to further advance the way business professionals work. Building on the foundations laid in our previous Insights (quick links below), this installment delves into the newest advancements that will enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and foster collaboration.
1. Enhanced Copilot Chat
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat has become even more powerful with real-time prompt suggestions based on your chat history. This feature helps you craft comprehensive prompts quickly, ensuring high-quality responses from Copilot.1
In the real world: A marketing team uses Copilot Chat to draft a series of promotional emails. By leveraging prompt suggestions, they’re enabled to create engaging content efficiently, saving hours of manual work.
2. Copilot Pages for Collaborative Work
Introducing Copilot Pages, a dynamic and persistent canvas designed for multiplayer AI collaboration. With Copilot Pages, you can turn insightful Copilot responses into editable pages that you can share and collaborate on with your team.2
In the real world: A project management team uses Copilot Pages to brainstorm and document project ideas in real-time, allowing for seamless collaboration and faster decision-making.
3. Refined Presentation Tools in PowerPoint
Copilot in PowerPoint now offers enhanced text refinement capabilities. You can use Copilot to fix grammar, shorten lengthy text, or enhance the tone of your presentations. Additionally, Copilot can now add images to your slides, making your presentations more engaging and visually appealing.3
In the real world: A sales team leverages this feature to polish their pitch decks, ensuring their presentations are always professional, impactful, and on-brand.
4. Smarter Drafting in Word
Copilot in Word has introduced new features to bring context to your content. You can now enrich your drafts by attaching rich content, including emails and meeting details, from the Microsoft Cloud.
In the real world: A legal team utilizes this feature to draft contracts by pulling in relevant information from previous emails and meetings, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Additionally, enhance your workflow with the new Read Aloud feature for Copilot responses in Word. Hear Copilot’s responses read aloud directly from the chat pane, allowing you to multitask efficiently while tackling routine tasks. This feature is available now for Word and PowerPoint on web, desktop, and Mac.
5. Improved Data Management in Excel
Say goodbye to messy spreadsheets! Copilot in Excel now helps you clean and organize your data with ease. Detect and fix text inconsistencies, number format issues, and extra spaces effortlessly, allowing you to focus on making smarter decisions with clean, accurate data.4
In the real world: A finance team uses this feature to streamline their quarterly reports, reducing errors and improving data quality.
6. Personalized Themes in Outlook
Give your inbox a fresh look with themes designed by Microsoft Copilot. Available in Settings, these customizable themes allow you to transform your workspace with visually appealing designs that match your personality or mood.5
In the real world: An HR team uses this feature to create a more engaging and personalized email experience for their employees, boosting morale and productivity.
7. Copilot Prompt Gallery in Teams
Sharing Copilot prompts in Teams has never been easier with the new Copilot Prompt Gallery app. Discover and share your best prompts with your team to enhance collaboration and streamline workflows.6
In the real world: A product development team uses the Prompt Gallery to share and refine prompts for their brainstorming sessions, leading to more innovative ideas and efficient meetings.
8. Simplified Meeting Scheduling
Why spend 15 minutes scheduling when you can do it in seconds? With up to 60% of your time dedicated to meetings, emails, and chats, let scheduling be one less thing to worry about. Ask Copilot to find the best time for a 1:1 or focus session—it will identify optimal slots in seconds. Organize meetings directly within Copilot chat, making your day smoother and more efficient.7
9. OneNote Copilot for iPad
Do you feel that as a business leader or technology evangelist you’ve been missing out on the full value of Copilot features when using mobile devices? This intelligent assistant for OneNote transforms the way you interact with your notes, helping you achieve more in less time.
Use natural language commands to easily summarize, organize, and rewrite notes. Let Copilot handle the heavy lifting, so you can focus on your ideas. Designed for seamless use on iPad, the Copilot contextual chat feature makes multitasking a breeze.
10. Creating Presentations Grounded in Your Files
Turn prompts into presentations effortlessly with Copilot in PowerPoint. Generate presentations from a simple prompt and pull key facts and data from a single file, keeping your narrative focused and backed by specific information. This feature allows you to create impactful presentations that are both informative and visually appealing.
Conclusion
Microsoft 365 Copilot continues to evolve, bringing new features that empower business professionals to work more efficiently and effectively. Stay tuned for more updates as we explore the ever-expanding capabilities of this powerful AI assistant.
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