The Copilot Habit

Copilot Chat vsus. Microsoft 365 Copilot. What's the difference? (Updated Version)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:45:32 GMT

Copilot Chat vsus. Microsoft 365 Copilot. What's the difference?

While their names sound similar at first glance, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, they differ in several aspects. And more importantly: one is built on top of the other.

What is Copilot Chat (Basic)?

First things first. Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is often simply called Copilot Chat.

Copilot Chat (Basic) generates answers based on web content, while Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) is also grounded on users' data, like emails, meetings, files, and more.

Since early 2025, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat has been available to all users in organizations, becoming the entry point to AI assistance for many organizations.

Copilot Chat (Basic) is the foundational Copilot experience available at no extra cost for everyone with an eligible Microsoft 365 plan, including:

Microsoft 365 E3 / E5
Microsoft 365 A3 / A5
Microsoft 365 Business Standard & Business Premium

Copilot Chat (Basic) is secured, compliant, and it does not required the full Copilot add-on license.

Copilot Chat (Basic) is able to ground responses on:

Public web content.
Content explicitly shared or work data manually uploaded to the chat by the user.
On-screen content or content displayed on-screen in apps like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

When it comes to agents, Copilot Chat (Basic) offers these features:

You can create your own declarative agents grounded on public web content with Agent Builder.
You can use agents built by your org grounded on organizational data with the pay-as-you-go method.
There are Microsoft prebuilt agents available like Prompt Coach, however Microsoft premium prebuilt agents like Researcher or Analyst are not included.

The screenshot below shows how Copilot Chat looks and highlights its main capabilities.

Note the Upgrade button, meaning this is not Microsoft 365 Copilot, but the Copilot Chat (Basic) experience.

Note that EDP (Enterprise Data Protection) is available in Copilot Chat (Basic).

What is Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium)?

Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) is a paid add-on license that builds on top of Copilot Chat and unlocks Copilot's full power.

It is available for selected Microsoft 365 plans, including:

Microsoft 365 E3 / E5
Microsoft 365 A3 / A5
Microsoft 365 Business Standard & Business Premium

With a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, users get everything Copilot Chat (Basic) offers, plus much more:

Data grounding: Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) includes Copilot Chat grounded on web and/or on user's Microsoft 365 data like emails, meetings, chats, and documents.

Office apps: It integrates deeply into Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and more. The integration includes features like Edit with Copilot allowing Copilot to adjust live your documents or email based on your prompts.

Custom agents: It brings the capability to create your own declarative agents grounded in organizational data and/or web data. You can create agent either using Agent Builder or Copilot Studio.

MS prebuilt agents: Premium prebuilt agents like Researcher and Analyst are included in Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium).

The screenshot below shows the Copilot chat experience for users who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

Note that EDP or Enterprise Data Protection also applies here

How can I access Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat?

Today, Copilot Chat is accessible via https://m365.cloud.microsoft or https://copilot.cloud.microsoft using your Entra ID (work or school account).

One important difference in day-to-day experience:

Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license typically see Copilot prominently surfaced across Microsoft 365 apps.

Users with Copilot Chat only may not see it pinned by default on the Microsoft 365 home page.

To improve discoverability, Microsoft 365 Copilot administrators can pin Copilot Chat via the Microsoft 365 admin center, ensuring that users can easily access it without friction.

Especially convenient is that if you use the M365 Copilot Chat app on Windows, you can open Copilot using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C.

What’s the difference?

The differences between Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot mainly come down to:

Licensing
Data grounding (web-only vs. personal work data)
Integration depth within Microsoft 365 apps

I’ve listed the key differences in the comparison below. ��

Responsible AI - Transparency Note:

This post was written by me with the support of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Concretely, my role was the creator, while Copilot supported me as a co‑creator.

Copilot provided initial drafts for the following tasks:

Creating an initial, updated draft based on the original version

Simplifying the original comparison table

Checking grammar and spelling

Translating texts from German to English and vice versa

Tasks where Copilot did not provide support:

Copilot did not support the creation of images

Copilot did not support the creation of the Responsible AI transparency note

Copilot did not support the “About me” section

Copilot did not support the content structure

Copilot did not support publishing the post

Eine praktische Osterentdeckung!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:32:31 GMT

Copilot Chat vsus. M365 Copilot. Wo liegt der Unterschied?

Auch wenn ihre Namen auf den ersten Blick ähnlich klingen, Microsoft 365 Copilot und Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, unterscheiden sie sich in mehreren Punkten. Und noch wichtiger: Das eine baut auf dem anderen auf.

�� Was ist Copilot Chat (Basic)?

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, kurz Copilot Chat ist wie ein Osterhase für den Arbeitsalltag ��. Mit Copilot Chat kannst Du beliebige Fragen stellen, zum Beispiel zu öffentlichen Webseiten, und bekommst passende Antworten direkt ins Nest gelegt. Fast wie beim Ostereiersuchen.

Du schreibst ganz normal in natürlicher Sprache, und Copilot unterstützt Dich beim Entwerfen von Texten, Zusammenfassen, Strukturieren von Inhalten sowie beim Recherchieren.

Der Copilot Chat (Basic) ist ohne zusätzliche Kosten in Deinem Microsoft 365 Arbeits- oder Schulabo enthalten.

Was kann Copilot Chat (Basic)?

Enterprise Data Protection (EDP) ist aktiv. Deine Arbeitsdaten werden zum Trainieren von Modellen nicht verwendet und bleiben innerhalb deiner Organisation.

Copilot Chat (Basic) kann nicht automatisch auf Deine Microsoft 365 Arbeitsdaten zugreifen. Antworten basieren stattdessen auf:

öffentlichen Webseiten
Dateien, die manuell in den Chat hochgeladen wurden
und einem echten versteckten Ei ��: der Kontext‑Wahrnehmung. Copilot Chat kann Antworten auf Basis der Inhalte generieren, die du gerade geöffnet hast, z. B. eine E‑Mail in Outlook.

Agent Builder ist inkludiert. Copilot Chat enthält eine integrierte Lösung zum Erstellen eigener Agenten. Deine Agenten können Wissen aus öffentlichen Webseiten oder hochgeladenen Dateien nutzen.

Weitere Agenten? Auch Agenten aus Deiner Organisations kannst Du verwenden, hier gilt allerdings Pay‑as‑you‑go. Die Premium Microsoft Prebuilt Agenten wie Researcher und Analyst sind nicht inkludiert.

Standardzugriff. Je nach Auslastung können bestimmte Copilot‑Funktionen (wie z.B. Bildgenerierung) im Laufe des Tages vorübergehend nicht verfügbar sein. Solltest Du mal diese Meldung bekommen „Sprachfunktionen in Copilot sind derzeit nur für Benutzer mit prioritätsbasiertem Zugriff auf Microsoft 365 Copilot verfügbar“, dann kennst du jetzt die Erklärung dafür.

Denkmodi: Wenn Du Auto wählst, so lässt Du Copilot selbst entscheiden welche Denkmodi er für deine Anfrage verwende sollte. Du kannst auch dezidiert entweder schnelle oder durchdachte Antwort auswählen.

Schnelle Antwort: Für einfache Fragen liefert Copilot Chat zügig präzise Informationen.
Durchdachte Antwort: Bei komplexen Fragen nimmt sich Copilot Chat bewusst Zeit, denkt das Problem Schritt für Schritt durch und teilt seine Analyse transparent mit dir mit.

Und das Beste: Copilot Chat ist ohne zusätzliche Kosten verfügbar. Ein echtes Ostergeschenk ��.

Hier kannst du auf einen Blick die Copilot Chat (Basic) Oberflächen sehen ��.

�� Was ist Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium)?

Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) ist ein Add-on Abonnement, das für bestimmte Microsoft 365 Abos verfügbar ist:

Microsoft 365 E3, E5, A3, A5 sowie Business Standard & Premium.

Es umfasst Copilot Cha t (Basic) Funktionen und zusätzlich:

Microsoft 365 Copilot kann auf Deine Arbeitsdaten zugreifen und basiert darauf Antworte für Dich generieren.

Er ist in Microsoft‑365‑Apps wie Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel und voll integriert. Damit enthältst Du Funktionalitäten wie das "Mit Copilot Bearbeiten" und die Microsoft Premium Prebuilt Agenten wie Researcher und Analyst.

Er bietet die Möglichkeit, eigene Agenten zu erstellen, Deine Agenten können entweder auf Deine Arbeitsdaten oder auf öffentliche Webseiten zugreifen. Um die Agenten zu erstellen hast Du zwei Werkzeuge zu Verfügung:

Agent Builder und
Copilot Studio (Premium Funktionalität von Copilot Studio sind nicht inkludiert).

Hier kannst Du auf einen Blick die Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) Oberflächen sehen ��.

�� Wie kannst du auf Copilot Chat zugreifen?

Copilot Chat steht dir über mehrere Wege zur Verfügung:

Web‑App: Aufrufbar über https://m365.cloud.microsoft oder https://copilot.cloud.microsoft
Anmeldung mit deinem Arbeitskonto.
Desktop‑App: Installiere die Copilot‑App und melde Dich mit Deinem Firmenkonto an. Falls das nicht möglich ist, kannst Du die Web‑App auch als App installieren:

Browser → Weitere Einstellungen → Weitere Tools → Apps → Diese Website als App installieren.
Mobile‑App: Auf Deinem Firmenhandy kannst Du Copilot installieren und nach der Anmeldung direkt nutzen.

Besonders praktisch wenn Du die M365 Copilot Chat App in Windows verwendest, ist die Tastenkombination Strg. + C um Copilot zu öffnen.

Copilot Chat vsus. M365 Copilot. Wo liegt der Unterschied?

Hase ist ja nicht gleich Kaninchen, oder?

Wie Du oben gelesen hast, gibt es mehrere Aspekte, die die Unterschiede zwischen Copilot Chat (Basic) und Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) ausmachen, z.B. die Lizenzierung, den Zugriff auf bestimmte Agenten sowie den Zugriff auf Organisationsinhalte.

Ich habe für Dich als Ostergeschenk eine Übersicht erstellt ��.

Frohe Ostern wünsche ich Dir! ��

Verweise:

Standard im Vergleich zum Prioritätszugriff auf Features in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat - Microsoft-Support

Übersicht über Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat | Microsoft Learn

Mein Beitrag mit dem gleichen Titel erschien ursprünglich im Februar 2025 in der Microsoft Tech Community. Inzwischen hat der Beitrag mehr als 50.000 Ansichten erreicht:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/microsoft365copilot/copilot-chat-vsus-microsoft-365-copilot-whats-the-difference/4382855

Responsible AI - Transparenz:

Dieser Beitrag wurde von mir mit Unterstützung von Microsoft 365 Copilot verfasst. Konkret war meine Rolle die Creator, während Copilot mich als Co‑Creator unterstützt hat. Copilot hat Rohversionen für folgende Aufgaben geliefert:

Erstellung einer ersten, aktualisierten Rohversion anhand die ursprüngliche Version
Vereinfachung der ursprünglichen Vergleichstabelle
Prüfung von Grammatik und Rechtschreibung
Übersetzung von Texten vom Deutschen ins Englische und umgekehrt

Aufgaben, bei denen Copilot nicht unterstützt hat:

Copilot hat nicht bei der Erstellung der Bilder unterstützt
Copilot hat nicht bei der Erstellung des Responsible‑AI‑Transparenzhinweises unterstützt
Copilot hat nicht beim Abschnitt „Über mich“ unterstützt
Copilot hat nicht bei der Struktur des Inhalts unterstützt
Copilot hat nicht beim Veröffentlichen des Beitrags unterstützt

Quickest ways to access Copilot

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:49:12 GMT

Learn keyboard shortcuts to quickly access Copilot

Here's a collection of keyboard shortcuts that will change your life with Copilot forver:

HOLD Win + C:

It will start a voice chat with Copilot, so you can speak your prompt instead of typing. It will save you lots of time.

PRESS Win + C:

It will start a Copilot chat to type your prompt.

PRESS Alt + I:

It will quickly take you to draft with Copilot in Outlook.

If you press it in Edge, it will start Rewrite with Copilot.

PRESS Ctrl + . + Shift:

It will quickly open Copilot sidebar in Edge

Make Copilot your default!

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:10:13 GMT

3 Tips to make Copilot your autopilot!

We all have been drafting e-Mails by ourselves much longer than Copilot has been in our lives.

Word by word.

Line by line.

Typo by typo. ��

Sticking to a new habit, going from intention to action, is challenging.

No, it is not about the challenge. It is about the gap in between.

We have to have crystal-clear why of the gap and what it consists of.

The gap consists of obstacles you may find on the way. It is about building an implementation plan which foresees the fact that the path will be tough, and things will get on your way, because building a new habit is not easy.

In Part 1, you learn about the imporance of sweeten up your Copilot goal, divide and conquer, and how to use public pledges to commit even more.

Now in part 2, we will go all the way default settings, visibility (and why it means more than just bragging), and continuity.

Tip 1: Stop deciding, start defaulting ⚙️

Habits start when we stop deciding.

So ask yourself:

Is the Copilot app visible by default for you?
Is it the first tool you open, or the last?
Is the new Copilot habit I am trying to build related to the app I use the most i.e. Outlook?

Try this:

“Set it and forget it” ideas:

Pin M365 Copilot app to your taskbar.
Schedule daily prompts with Copilot.
Used suggested prompts.

Tip 2: Make it visible ��

Behavior spreads socially.

When people see others using having fun with Copilot, it feels:

✅ Fun

✅ Accepted

✅ And cool ��

Share upward trends is not about bragging how great you are. It is about helping others to become great too!

On your own Copilot journey. How much time did you save every week?
Copilot usage in your organization is growing? Share it!
Here are the most-used Copilot scenario: meeting summaries, outlook eMail drafting, and so on.

Don't wait too much to share. Start today!

Momentum matters.

Tip 3: Treat the Copilot habit as a chronic challenge ��

The Copilot habit is not something you acquire on January 30 and full stop.

Like sports or learning a new language:

It requires ongoing attention
It adapts as tools evolve
It benefits from regular recommitment

Progress comes from:

✅ Constant small choices.

✅ Designing better defaults.

✅ Returning to the habit, even after longer pauses.

That one reminded me about back to run every day. ��

AND if you notice, you keep failing to build the Copilot habit, then maybe it's time to shift your strategy.

One of the most common mistakes is people try to use AI assistances for things they rarely do. Try using Copilot for things you do on a daily basis and where you already excel, but want to get even better.

3 Tips to sweeten up your Copilot journey

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:43:37 GMT

About how to make Copilot your autopilot!

If you’ve ever planned to “just use Copilot more” by Monday and watched the plan fade by Friday, you’re not alone: It's part of being human to avoid change.

You have routines, proven ways you've been doing work, which do not necessary include Copilot.

So why would you change that? Why to use Copilot if your normal has been so far NOT to use it. �� To change implies a short term pain. That's natural. It implies in a way the lost of a proven way of doing things.

"In fact, in one study of the way people tackle change, more than two thirds of respondents told researches that they typically focus on the long-term benefits without regard of the short term pain."

In this blog post, you will learn how the Mary Poppins approach can help you make out of Copilot your new normal.

Put it in other words, I will list 6 tips to make Copilot your autopilot. And because 6 tips would make this Linkedin newsletter unreadable - just too long. I have decided to split it into 2 parts, delivering 3 tips each.

But an autopilot? Nobody wants to be on the autopilot mode!

Let me explain myself.

What is an autopilot?

"Autopilots are the default settings of your behaviour. "

I know the word autopilot is used in different ways in the context of the modern workplace.

Just to name a few:

To describe false usage of Copilot, like copying and pasting e-Mail drafts without critical reviewing and correcting the text.
To describe automation of repetitive tasks.

Today in this adoptAble edition, autopilot is a well-established habit.

I feel this definition fits perfectly in the modern workplace context, therefore after giving it a long chain of thoughts, I decided to stick to the wording.

The definition is neither mine, nor Copilot's, but Katy Milkmann's.

This blog post is inspired by my recent read (or should I call it recent conversation): Katy Milkman 's How to Change. That's where I have the citations from.

Let’s get into tip 1!

Tip 1: Sweeten up your Copilot journey ��

If something feels like work, our brains resist it. If it feels fun, we just repeat it.

"Mary Poppins memoral refrain "a spoon of sugar makes the medicine goes down"...

For kids: If it is not fun, kids won't do it. Right?

Adults are wired the same way. It just becomes hard to recognize it.

Gamification ideas for Copilot usage ��:

- Turn Copilot into a daily streak: “Used Copilot 5 days in a row? ��”

- Create team challenges: “Bet you can find the best Copilot prompt this week”

Try this:

Pair Copilot with something you already enjoy.

- Enjoy your morning coffee ☕? Great, pair your morning coffee with using Copilot for your first task of the day.

Link Copilot with something pleasant you already do, your brain will ask for it again.

Tip 2: Break big goals into bite-size chunks ��

“Use Copilot more” is vague. Habits need clear cues and the Copilot habit needs even more structure.

Cue-based plans follow a simple structure:

When ___ happens, I will ___ .

Try this:

For those who want to augment their Outlook superpowers:

When I open Outlook in the morning, I will ask Copilot to summarize my inbox.

For those looking to augment their Meeting superpowers:

When a meeting ends, I will read facilitator notes right away.

For those looking to augment Text understanding superpower:

When I feel stuck understanding a text, I will ask Copilot for clarifying.

Try to start small. For example: If you are already recording and transcribing meetings, it will feel natural to turn on Facilitator as a next step.

Tip 3: Commit publicly ��

We’re more likely to follow through when others know our goals.

This act of public pledging help people stick, but how to do it without it feels awkward.

Do you know Strava? It's like the social media for sports. People basically share publicly their journey with a sport and how they commit to it. And it does not feel awkward, at least not for them. It does for me - honestly, maybe I am avoiding to commit to sports ��! But let's talk about it another time. ��

A public pledge is a so called "commitment device". There are several kind of commitment devices, like cash, you create a finantial incentive for achieving a goal.

"Whenever you do something that reduces your own freedoms in the service of a greater goal, you're using a commitment device. "

Try this:

Join your company internal Copilot community. And share with them what you want to achieve with Copilot and how.
No internal Copilot community? No problem! �� Drop it in the comments below. I do care about it and I will follow up with YOU how you go with your goal!

Resources

How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Katy Milkman | Goodreads

The Great Microsoft 365 Copilot Journey: Empower Your Team with Copilot | Microsoft Community Hub

How to enable Frontier: Step by step

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:27:10 GMT

Get the latest Copilot innovations

If the Workflows agent sounds like a mystery to you, or you doubt of the existence of the =Copilot() function in Excel at all, then keep reading becasue this tip may be for you!

Features like the =Copilot() function in Excel, the Workflows agent, or the Learning agent are part of the Frontier program. But what's the Frontier program and how to join it, this what this post is all about.

What's the Frontier program?

The Frontier program can help you get early-taste of Microsoft 365 Copilot features before they go public.

If you care about Copilot new features, and want to help new features improve, then the Frontier program is for your. It is great stuff to give feedback and help Copilot product development. ��

Here's Microsoft official definition of the program:

The new Frontier program gives customers early access to experimental Microsoft 365 Copilot innovations in their own environment. Frontier agents are previews designed for evaluation and feedback. Features may change as development continues.

How to join Frontier program?

Follow the instructions below to turn it on:

Web apps
Desktop apps
And Agent store

Step 1: Go to M365 Admin Center

Log in as M365 Global Admin
Click on Copilot and then Settings

Step 2: Search for "Frontier"

Search for "Frontier"
Click on Copilot Frontier

Step 3: Pick your choice

Select the "Web apps" tab to enable for your web apps
Select "Specific users" to add the security group you want to enable the Copilot Frontier for

Want to enable on desktop apps too?

Step 4: Select Desktop and mobile apps

Select the "Desktop and mobile apps" tab to enable for desktop
Follow the link to find out the deployment option that best fit your environment (see screenshot below)
In my environment, adding a reg key worked best

How do you know what's new in Frontier?

Want to find out the latest Frontier innovations?

In this page you can find it: Frontier program – Microsoft Adoption

3 ideas to rock this Christmas with Copilot!

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:19:15 GMT

3 ideas to rock this Christmas with Copilot!

Hello Copilot enthusiasts,

Ho-ho-ho! ��

Christmas is around the corner!

And I don't know you, but I am in Christmas mood.

Or may I say in Christmas stress?

Feeling like I have to hurry up with a couple of Christmas activities like sending Season greetings, baking Christmas cookies, singing Christmas carols, and closing up work projects.

Honestly, it is a lot for the couple of weeks left before Christmas. ��

�� The best way to build the Copilot muscle is to ask Copilot to help you exactly when you need it the most.

Here we go, let's complete those Christmas activities with Copilot. ��

In 3 minutes or less, you will learn how to:

1. Create Season's greetings with Copilot

2. Schedule an Advent calendar with Copilot

3. Create a prioritized task list of pending work before Christmas

�� Create Season's greetings with Copilot

Animated Season's postcards with Christmas music are great to make your people smile,

Here goes to the instructions to create your Season's greetings video with Copilot:

Open M365 Copilot app
Click on Create
Select Create a video
Copy and paste the following prompt. Don't forget to update the from to your own name.

Prompt:

Create a Christmas postcard with a dark gradient background. Use a festive font with shiny effects.

The first page should say “Open your Christmas postcard” with animation and a gift-type emoji.

When clicked, show Christmas emojis falling like rain, with the text “Merry Christmas from [from]" in the middle and make it sound like a Christmas carroll.

Add anything else you think is interesting.

The postcard is from: AMELIA.

�� Schedule an Advent calendar with Copilot

I love villancicos.

Villancicos are traditional colombian Christmas carols.

We sing villancicos specially during La Novena de Aguinaldos. La Novena takes place nine evenings before Christmas, when neighbors and specially children gather at home to sing Christmas carols together every evening. It starts on Dec. 16 to Dec. 24.

This year Copilot is helping me to experience La Novena at home with my family.

How?

Simply by sending me every day one villancico.

Here is how to do it:

Open M365 Copilot Chat
Click on new chat, select web, and select the mode deep analyses
Copy and paste this prompt:

Prompt:

Find a traditional Colombian Christmas carol sing during the Novena de Aguinaldo. Share the link to the youtube song. Include the carol’s name and a short description of its cultural significance. Make sure you share eveyday one of the 9 traditional villancicos commonly sung in Colombia. Do not repeat any carol.

As soon as you are ready to go with the prompt and happy with the results.

Click on the 3 elipses on the reaction bar of the generated results
Click on Schedule this prompt
Set up the prompt for everyday until Dec. 24, at the time of your convenience

�� Create a prioritized task list of pending work before Christmas

It's natural to have tones of tasks to complete before Christmas. Everything seems urgent.

The great news is not all tasks required to be treated with the same urgency.

And not all tasks required to be completed before Christmas.

Here's how Copilot could help you:

Open M365 Copilot chat
Click on new chat, select Work, select deep analyses mode for better results
Copy and paste this prompt:

Prompt:

Check all my open tasks and projects based on my Outlook emails, to-dos, and calendar. Create a prioritized list of pending tasks that must be completed before December 23. Make a list of 3 quick wins (tasks I need less than 30 minutes to complete).

Check the prompt results and execute if you agree with the generated list of priorities.

May your season be bright, your heart be full of happiness, and your Copilot always be helpful. ✨

I wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ��

Prompting frameworks and how they work

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:48:21 GMT

About prompting strategies at a glance

One hot question ��️ I get frequently during Copilot classes is:

How can I avoid this extremely confident incorrectness from Copilot?

Does it help to use tricks like "you are a Microsoft 365 expert..."?
Does it help asking for self-critique ?
Or what helps?

My answers:

Yes
Yes
And, prompting strategies help.

Through prompting strategies you can set guardrails for the model to behave the way you need it, so it can generate more accurate and relevant responses for you.

‼️ One thing you should keep in mind: AI generated responses may be wrong or confidently incorrect, even if you prompted well.

Here's where your expertise. Your common sense. You querying diverse sources. And your critical thinking plays an important role.

Why prompting strategies:

They reduce hallucinations
They improve accuracy and relevance
They enhance clarity and structure
They communicate the expected results clearly

Prompting Strategies

ZERO-SHOT prompting

This is when you ask Copilot to perform a task without any examples or context. Zero-shot prompts are perfect to use via Copilot voice chat. You can easily ask questions to Copilot by holding the keyboard short WIN + C.

When to use it: For quick tasks, general queries, or whenever you are in a hurry.
An example: Correct the grammar of this <text>

FEW-SHOT prompting

Provide a few examples or context to guide Copilot’s behavior.

When to use it: When you need to consistent output, style, or format
Am example: Here are 3 examples of scripts. Create a new script following the tone, style, and format.

SELF-CRITIQUE prompting

Also known as reflexive prompting. Ask Copilot to critique is own output.

When to use it: For refining drafts or improving the response quality iteratively.
An example: Asses if the message aligns with our tone of voice and address user concern.

CHAIN OF THOUGHT prompting

Encourage step-by-step reasoning before answering.

When to use it: For complex problems, logic puzzles, or math.
An example: What is 17x23? Think step by step

PANEL OF EXPERTS prompting

Ask Copilot to simulate multiple expert perspectives to solve a problem.

When to use it: Powerful to reduce bias. Useful for problems where you need diverse perspectives.
An example: Imagine you're a panel of experts: a change manager, a M365 admin, and a communications lead. Each expert should give their perspective on how to roll out Copilot in a large organization.

STEP BACK prompting

Ask Copilot first a more general version of your question before asking the final question.

When to use it: Great for strategic planning and complex problem solving. Simply use it when you suspect Copilot might hallucinate or guess due to lack of direct input.
An example: Prompt first asking: What are the main considerations for effective email marketing? Then prompt: Great! Based on that, how should I optimize my particular email campaign?

Here you can download my Prompting Strategies e-book.

How to start your Copilot habit

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:04:30 GMT

How to get from A to B with Copilot

Are you serious about integrating Copilot in your daily flow? But it is hard to stick to it! ��

Take a look to these tips. ��

The trick is to build the Copilot habit

A habit, an action that sticks over time. Habits are quite difficult to adopt. One thing is to wish to use Copilot every day.

And literally another is to in fact use Copilot every day.

At the end of the day, here's the big question:

How to get from where you are with Copilot today
To where you want to be with Copilot ��

1. Pick a fresh start

Why?

✅ Fresh starts put you in the right mental state.
✅ They give you permission to reinvent your daily routine.
✅ They help you build on existing habits to adopt new ones.

It’s like when the counter resets to zero.
It’s like restarting your computer.
Suddenly, everything runs more smoothly. ��

What is a fresh start?

September is all about fresh starts.
School begins. Summer ends. Fall kicks off.

The most popular fresh start is New Years Eve.

Fresh starts can be also related to major changes, like moving in to a new apartment.

How to use a fresh start?

1️⃣ Set a goal:
Think of one area where you want to improve with Copilot.

For example, I want to prioritize better so my daily actions align more consistently with my goals.

2️⃣ Choose a fresh start date:

Brainstorm upcoming dates that could mark a new chapter with Copilot.

How about now the fall kick-off? ��

For me, the end of summer signals a new beginning. My fresh start is September 15.

3️⃣ Make it concrete:

Write down the new habit you want to build.
Good intentions alone won’t create lasting change—they’re easy to forget.

By writing your intentions, you are more likely to commit.

2. Formulate your new Copilot habit

Behavioral scientists agree on linking a new habit to an existing one makes it easier to adopt.

I use James Clear’s Atomic Habits framework to make my habit specific and actionable:

“When situation X happens, then I will do Y.”

Where X is the trigger, an existing habit already part of your daily flow.

Where Y is the new Copilot habit you want to build.

Here’s my commitment:

�� When I open my calendar in the morning, I will use Copilot to identify my top 3 priorities for the day.

Here is a simple formular to formulate your new Copilot habit:

Formulated habit = your goal + fresh start date + written intentions

Here is my formulated new Copilot habit

I want to prioritize better so my daily actions are more consistent with my goals, therefore starting on Sept. 15, every time I start my computer in the morning, I will prompt my M365 Copilot Chat to help me prioritize my tasks for the day. ��

The prompt I use it every day is:

Give me 5 priorities for today based on my inbox, my calendar, my To Do list, and any urgent messages in Teams. I want to focus on actions that align with my strategic goals. Present the priorities in order of importance, and suggest time blocks if possible.

You can save time creating your prompt by asking Prompt Coach (the agent) to create a prompt for you based on your formulated habit. Please don't forget to review it and curate the prompt.

3. Make your new habit convenient

If Copilot is difficult to access, chances are that you forget to use it.

Set you up for success. How?

Make it easier for you to use Copilot.

Quick access to Copilot matters

Currently the quickest way to start chatting with Copilot is pressing Win + C on Windows.

At the moment, the easiest way to use M365 Copilot is using the M365 Copilot app on desktop and mobile. Why?

The app is pre-installed with Windows.
It is pinned to the taskbar by default.
It starts when you log in, but minimised.

Create the M365 Copilot app shortcut, if you are one of those who prefers to use desktop shortcuts. How?

Open the M365 Copilot app >> Click on the ellipses next to your profile pic menu >> Select "Pinning and start" >> Click on "Create desktop shortcut".

That's it!

Privacy matters with Copilot

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:14:11 GMT

What if others can see my silly questions to Copilot? ��

Yep, I've been there...

Sitting in Teams meeting while the recording is running...

Feeling hesitant like I am prompting not just to Copilot, but to the whole world.

What if other can see my conversations with Copilot?

My hundred attempts to get my prompt right...

My doubts about what was said...

Let me reassure you:

It's your Copilot ��

Other people can't see your conversation with Copilot.

�� However, Admins might have access to your Copilot conversations.. Hopefully, this has been transparently communicated to you in which cases.

�� You can delete your conversation history** regularly, if you feel more comfortable. Here's how:

1️⃣ Go to Teams >> Settings >> Privacy

2️⃣ Delete Copilot activity history >> Open Copilot activity history

3️⃣ A window browser opens and here select "Copilot activity history"

Privacy matters for many reasons: One close to my heart is that privacy allows you to be yourself. To relax, ask, explore, doubt, and grow on your own pace. To have the kind of conversation with Copilot you need to achieve your goals!

So go ahead and be yourself with Copilot everytime you need.

It is your Copilot! ��

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

Keep in mind, to delete the Copilot activity history, removes it from your personal view and usage logs. However, this doesnot erase audit-level records or prevent admins from accessing data stored for compliance purposes.

How to find the right words quickly

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:32:40 GMT

No time to waste? Rewrite with Copilot instead!

Here is the thing:

Time is precious. ��

And writing is not an easy task, at least not for me.

It simply demands time to challenge the complexity of my thought process.

Whether you’re drafting a client proposal, refining a team announcement post, or just trying to get rid of the daily pile of emails, the words just don't always come out right the first time.

That's where Rewrite with Copilot steps in.

This blog post edition is very special to me. ✨

I had the honor to team up with the Microsoft 365 Adoption Expert, Sohna S H, to put together our adoption tips about Rewrite with Copilot.

We had lots of fun drafting, writing, and rewriting this edition for you.

We hope these tips help you.

What's the biggest challenge at work?

My interviewer asked some years ago.

Neither the ever-changing technologies, nor complex IT requirements were part oḟ my answer.

But communication. ��

Just and solely communication.

Is what you say and write to your colleagues important to you?

I bet you!

Then there's no time to waste.

Use Rewrite with Copilot. ��

This feature, integrated across Microsoft 365 apps, acts like your personal editor — helping you sharpen your message, adjust tone, and even tailor your writing to your audience.

It’s not just about fixing grammar. It’s about making your words work.

There's a prompt for the most common challenges:

Do your colleagues have no time to read a long message? Then select the option "Make it shorter".
Or you tried hard, but your message still sounds complicated. Then go for "Simplify".
Maybe you need to add more details, then use "Add more detail".

Rewrite with Copilot is almost everywhere ��

You’ll find “Rewrite with Copilot” in:

That's not all, you can use the feature in MS Forms, Word, PowerPoint, Notepad for Windows, and more!

Adoption Tips

1️⃣ AI-generated content may be incorrect. Always verify what Copilot rewrites.

2️⃣ Copilot evolves quickly. If your favorite Microsoft 365 app does not offer the feature yet, it may be different next month. So check regularly for feature updates.

3️⃣ Asking Copilot to rewrite in a language that is not your mother tongue?

Try to write sentences that are simple and clear, using straightforward vocabulary, so that the original text does not lead to confusion.
Verify the given text with another source.
Copy the text and prompt to Copilot: "Help me understand the meaning this text: <Copy your text>"

Limitations

Copilot might misinterpret your text if the content is ambiguous, grammatically flawed or lacks of context.
There could be misunderstandings or inaccuracies for individuals working with "Rewrite" feature if one is working in a language that is not their first language.
Rewrite with Copilot is easy to use, be aware that there are small differences from app to app. For example, in MS Teams you access the feature by click on a magic pen icon and not on a Copilot icon.

Communication can be challenging.

Words don't always align perfectly with our intentions, especially when time is limited.

But the good news is, "Rewrite with Copilot" is a great way to support everyday writing processes.

It feels like having a digital personal editor embedded throughout Microsoft 365, designed to help you improve your messages and communicate effectively with ease.

Stay curious and give it a try!

Did Copilot disappoint you recently?

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:16:40 GMT

Quick fixes to boost your Copilot responses

Who has never complained about Copilot responses?

Myself included.

You know that moment when you try to get a good Copilot response, and all you get is vague answer? Yep. Been there.

I keep hearing the same complaints: “Copilot just doesn't get it.” And every time, I ask—how are you prompting?

Let's break it down.

The Problem: It’s Not You, It's Your Prompt

Copilot isn’t a search engine. I know it feels like it should be—type in your query, get a polished answer. Here's the deal: Copilot (and all LLMs, really) works with recognizing patterns and context based on your prompts. It does not retrieve information, but generates answers. Copilot relies on the context and specificity of your prompts to generate useful responses.

That means vague, lazy prompts like “make this better” are setting it up to fail. If you want great output, you need great input. So let’s talk about how to give Copilot the kind of prompt it can actually work with.

10 Quick Fixes to Boost Your Copilot Responses

1. Write clear prompts:

❌ “Make it better” → ✅ “Summarize in 3 points”

2. Be specific:

❌ “Write an email” → ✅ “Draft a friendly reminder email for project deadline”

“Write an email” is too open-ended. Instead, say what kind of email and what it’s about. Friendly reminder? Apology? Feedback request? Be specific.

3. Be direct:

❌ “Could you try to…” → ✅ “Generate a bulleted list of main takeaways”

Be direct. It’s not rude. It’s effective.

4. Give context:

❌ “Draft an email” → ✅ “Draft a response to the client email /<youremail> to apologyse for the delivery delays”

Context is gold.

5. Divide to conquer:

❌ “Write a report” → ✅ “Outline the report in sections: intro, analysis, and conclusion”

Don’t throw a full project at Copilot at once. Break it into steps. For example: Ask for an outline first. Then dive into each sec tion.

6. Choose wisely:

❌ Copilot is not equal Copilot.
✅ Understand the differences between M365 Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot and learn when to use what.

I wrote a post about this topic already, here you can find it: Copilot Chat vsus. Microsoft 365 Copilot: What's the difference?

 7. Try rephrasing:

❌ “Try again” → ✅ “Rephrase the sentence”

Sometimes, a small word change makes a big difference.

 8. Iterate:

Unhappy?

If your plan A did not work, go for a plan B.

You can start a new chat, adjust your initial prompt, and try again!

9. Include web content when relevant

Enrich your Copilot responses with web content.

Toggle on web content like this: Click on the 3 elipses on the top, right corner of Copilot chat in Work mode.

 10. Give it another shot!

LLMs are evolving quickly. What it did not work last month, it may work today!

Want Copilot to stop disappointing you? Prompt like you mean it.

�� Got your own favorite Copilot trick? Share it with me!

M365 Copilot requirements explained!

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:28:51 GMT

Why do you need a OneDrive account? What for a MS Entra ID account to use M365 Copilot?

If you're wondering about these questions and more, read on. I will briefly explain the technical requirements for M365 Copilot.

What is M365 Copilot?

Skip this if you're already familiar with it.

M365 Copilot is a conversational AI tool that can help you with your tasks at work.

M365 Copilot includes access to:

Copilot Chat
Seamless integration in M365 Apps like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, more...
Creation and usage of Copilot Agents

A key feature of M365 Copilot is Enterprise Data Protection or EDP.

EDP does not limit M365 Copilot users. Instead it is a relief to use the advantages of AI at work knowing, that your organizational data is protected and secured by the terms of the Data Protection Addendum and the Product Terms.

EDP ensures, for example, that your data isn't used to train foundation models or that your data remains within the boundaries of the EU, supporting regulatory and compliance requirements such as GDPR.

M365 Copilot Prerequisites

I enjoy having conversations about various topics with different people.

Here and there, I get asked about M365 Copilot.

And here and there, I confirm how organizations want to bake the cake without first gathering all the ingredients.

A: Let's deploy Copilot.

B: Sure! Have you already adopted OneDrive?

A: No, we are still using our file server. Why?

An optimal usage of M365 is a prerequisite for enabling M365 Copilot.

Happy M365 users = happy M365 Copilot users.

It is harmonized with the technical prerequisites.

Even if technically, your users have a OneDrive account available. It counts as checked if they are using OneDrive regularly for saving and sharing their work files.

An eligible base license

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an add-on license, therefore to assign the add-on, there needs to be a base license first.

Eligible base licenses include:

- M365 Apps for enterprise or M365 Apps for business
- M365 Business Basic, Business Standard or Business Premium
- M365 E3, E5, F1, or F3
- M365 A1, A3, or A5 for faculty
- Office 365 A1, A3, or A5 for faculty or higher education students aged 18+

And more.

MS Entra ID account

Formerly Azure Active Directory, MS Entra ID is the cloud-based identity and access management service.

Users must have MS Entra ID account. Why?

As the motor for identity and access control and management in M365, Microsoft Entra ID plays a key role in Enterprise Data Protection.

In other words, without MS Entra ID account, there's no chance within M365 architecture to ensure Enterprise Data Protection.

OneDrive account

Have you tried to see what happens if you use M365 Copilot without a OneDrive account?

I haven't myself, if you've tried, share your experience with me, send me a message. ��

Some features in M365 Copilot require users to have a OneDrive account, like uploading a file from your device to enrich a prompt.

Uploading a file to a Copilot Chat prompt will send a copy to that location OneDrive/my files/Microsoft Copilot Chat Files on your OneDrive for Business account.

Microsoft 365 Apps

Cloud-based Microsoft 365 Apps are required. Make sure there's no device-based licensing for M365 Apps for enterprise, since Copilot isn't available in such a case.

M365 Copilot also integrates in the web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. To ensure a good user experience, make sure thrid-party cookies are enabled.

Update Channel

To ensure your users receive the latest M365 Copilot features, make sure you set up as M365 Apps update channel either the Current or Monthly Enterprise Channel.

Outlook

Have you tried to use M365 Copilot in Outlook Classic? M365 Copilot works in both, the new and classic versions.

In the Outlook classic version, it loses the interactivity features, which I personally love.

Teams

If your users are licensed with M365 Copilot, then let them try the M365 Copilot integration in MS Teams.

Copilot in Teams can help people summarize Teams messages as well as take notes during meetings. Make sure to configure transcription and captions for Teams meeting and Teams meeting recording.

Use Copilot-generated notes in meetings 📝

ameliahernandezo@gmx.net — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:31:15 GMT

Notetaking manually was yesterday!

Notetaking during meetings is an activity that works differently from team to team.

In some teams, notetaking is seen as a collaboration task. A volunteer usually takes the meeting notes.

In others, notetaking is seen as a personal task. Individuals are responsible for their notes, regardless of whether they understood the message or not.

After experiencing both methods, I go for the first one.

To me, taking notes is a collaboration task. Notes are the output of any meeting and a wonderful way to recap for those who could not attend.
And people can still take their personal notes, if they want to.

Adoption Tips

Are there fears in your team about delegating meeting notes entirely to Copilot?

That's ok.

Make a gradual transition. Here's how:

Start using both manual and automated notetaking systems. Keep on the notetaking tasks manually while turning on the Copilot-generated notes, too.
Ensure your team can access both meeting notes versions, the manual and the Copilot generated.
Over time and gradually, your team can control the accuracy of the notes. And hopefully, transition to fully Copilot-generated notes.

Current Challenges

This feature relies on the language setting of the meeting and works together with the transcription. The language setting must match the language spoken during the meeting.

Currently, it is not possible to set up the language prior to a meeting.

��️ Microsoft, we have to talk:

The meeting language setting is not saved per meeting - so far my understanding. The downside is that meeting organizers need to set it up - even for recurrence meetings - over and over again. It's frustrating.

Here's my wish list:

It would be so wonderful to configure the meeting language under meeting options.
And even better, it would be awesome if AI would recognize the spoken language and set it automatically.

How to Turn On Copilot-generated Notes in Meetings?

You can turn on the notetaking feature before or during the meeting.

⬅️ Before:

Go to Schedule a meeting in your calendar to add a private meeting. Notetaking with Copilot is not available either for channel or instant meetings.
Turn on the toggle which is next to AI-generated notes in the meeting invite.

The transcription will turn on automatically.

⬇️ During:

In case you forgot to turn on the notetaking before the meeting. You can still turn it on during the meeting.

Join your private meeting.
Click on notes.
Click on the stars and turn on the toggle.

When (not) to purchase Copilot Studio

ameliahernandezo@gmx.net — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:49:56 GMT

When (not) to purchase Copilot Studio

Copilot agents are everywhere and for everyone.

They are experts on a topic, able to talk to other agents, start an automation, and complete tasks for you.

Agents can boost team productivity and process efficiency.

Productivity dreams may come true with agents. That's how the need to use and create agents increases every day.

✅ Stay calm and read further before making any purchase decision on the M365 admin center.

It may save you over 224,64 EUR monthly with a 1-year upfront commitment. ��

Who can create agents, and how?

M365 Copilot licensed users can create agents using Copilot Studio.

Although the creation is not available for M365 Copilot non-licensed users, they can add and interact with agents.

Nowadays, the easiest way to create Copilot agents is as follows:

1️⃣ Use the built-in version of Copilot Studio.

2️⃣ Do not start from scratch. Instead, use an agent template like the Prompt Coach to build your own.

Why do agents bridge the gap between M365 Copilot licensed and non-licensed users?

Agents are an excellent option for providing M365-Copilot non-licensed users access to Copilot capabilities grounded on organizational data.

Even if users are not licensed with M365 Copilot, they can benefit from Copilot grounded on organizational data via agents.

Can I purchase Copilot Studio?

Copilot Studio is a no-code Power Platform tool that allows the creation of Copilot agents.

The M365 Copilot add-on license already includes licensing for Copilot Studio. You can find it as Copilot Studio in M365 Copilot.

There are 3 different ways to license Copilot Studio:

�� Copilot Studio pay-as-you-go meter: 0.01 USD per message (no upfront commitment)

�� Copilot Studio message packs: 200 USD per tenant, per month

�� Copilot Studio in M365 Copilot: 30 USD per user, per month

Nevertheless, there's a product called Microsoft Copilot Studion on the purchase services on M365 Admin Center. I am not quite sure, what this product is for. If you know it, please let me know in the comments.

�� The challenge is:

Microsoft Copilot Studio on the M365 admin center purchase services can easily be mistaken for Copilot Studio in M365 Copilot. Be cautious!

Copilot Chat vsus. Microsoft 365 Copilot: What's the difference?

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:32:16 GMT

What's the difference?

While their names sound similar at first glance - Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat - they differ in several aspects. And more importantly, one can't be without another.

What is Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat?

First since first. Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is also called Copilot Chat.

Copilot Chat generates answers based on web content, while Microsoft 365 Copilot is also grounded on users' data, like emails, meetings, files, and more.

Since January 15, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is available for everyone. Everyone in organizations. Also customers with a Microsoft 365 Business Basic subscriptions can enjoy using Copilot Chat securily.

The screenshot below shows how Copilot Chat looks like and highlights its main capabilities.

Note that EDP - Enterprise Data Protection is available.

What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an add-on available for specific Microsoft 365 Subscriptions:

Microsoft 365 E3, E5, A3, A5, and Business Standard & Premium.

It includes Copilot Chat in addition to other Copilot features:

Microsoft 365 Copilot also includes a chat grounded on users' meetings, emails, chats, and documents.
It integrates into Microsoft 365 apps, like Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and more.
It brings the capability to create agents and additional Copilot management features such as SharePoint Advanced Management and Copilot Dashboard.

The screenshot below shows how the Copilot chat experience for those users who got the Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

Note that EDP - Enterprise Data Protection is available here too.

Copilot Chat can be pinned in MS Teams and MS Outlook as App.

How can I access Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat?

Copilot Chat is nowadays accessible via m365copilot.com using your Entra account.

In contrast to Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat users cannot see, by default, Copilot Chat pinned on the Microsoft 365 homepage.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Administrators will have to pin the chat in the admin center so it is easy for Copilot Chat users to access it.

What's the difference?

There are some aspects, such as licensing requirements, subscription fees, data sources, or access to organization content, that determine the differences between Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot.

I have listed it in the screenshot below. ��

Foster an inclusive team! 🌈

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:10:38 GMT

The best tips for more inclusive meetings

Ever felt in a meeting, like being invited to a party but no chance to talk?

No one's immune to feeling left out.

Let's change that left-outness! ��

Most people underestimate what accessibility features can do.

Some think accessibility is a matter of a few.

Some have yet to explore their benefits to everyone.

Did you know that according to the WHO, 1 billion people in the world have a disability?

Did you know most disabilities are invisible?

Like hearing loss. ��

"What did you just say?"

Did you know that everyone can benefit from accessibility features?

Accessibility is everyone's business.

Here's WHY accessibility in meetings matters:

Accessibility isn't about ticking boxes or fulfilling mandatory requirements.

It's about tapping into everyone's potential! ��

Here's the deal:

✨ Accessibility features boost everyone's capacity, allowing people to achieve more with their physical and cognitive abilities.

✨ They help level up the playground for every team member, so the play during a meeting is fair for everyone.

✨ They help create an inclusive workplace where everyone can shine.

But here's the BUT:

❌ Not everyone feels included in meetings

❌ Some team members might struggle to participate fully

❌ Some meetings are missing out on diverse perspectives and ideas

People may not feel included for different reasons; however, starting by truly caring about each other can make a difference.

Luckily, Microsoft Teams' got you covered! ��♀️

It allows you ways to help each other with its many accessibility options.

Let's check out how Teams can make our meetings more inclusive:

1️⃣ �� Live Captions

This feature makes my life easier.

I use it in every single meeting. It's like subtitles for your meeting - perfect to avoid those "Wait, what did you say?" moments!

How to turn it on:

Join your meeting > Click on More or 3 ellipses menu > Turn ON live captions.

Click on the captions settings to set up the spoken and caption language and the caption style.

��Note: The Language settings are shared with all attendees.

2️⃣ �� PowerPoint Live

PowerPoint Live is the most comfortable way to share PowerPoint slides.

And not only for the presenter.

Attendees can follow along at their own pace or use the screen reader.

How to turn it on:

Join your meeting > Click on Share > Under PowerPoint Live, select your PPT file.

What if your PPT file does not appear in the list?

Scroll down > Browse OneDrive or Browse my computer.

�� Note: Make sure you join the meeting with the account you used to create the PPT file.

3️⃣ �� Copilot

Your AI kick for meetings.

Running late to a meeting?

No issues; you can catch up with Copilot.

Need a quick summary or extract the most frequently asked questions?

Copilot's got you covered!

How to turn it on:

Copilot can work only if either the transcription is started.

Join the meeting > Start the transcription or simply click on Copilot to start both the transcriptions and Copilot.

Here are 3 quick tips for implementing right away:

1️⃣ Turn on the transcript for your meetings so people can catch up with Copilot if they are running late.

2️⃣ Start your meetings with a quick reminder about transcription, live captions, and any other

accessibility features you use. Be the change you want to see! ��

3️⃣ Encourage feedback. Ask your team how these features are working for them. Remember, you're in this together!

What's your favorite accessibility feature in Teams?

3 Top Hacks with Copilot for Edge

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:30:58 GMT

Most people underestimate what Copilot can do for their productivity.

Most still need to give AI Assistants a try.

Having Copilot by my side has made me a lot more productive and creative.

It saves me time.

Copilot early adopters confirmed the same in November 2023 to the Work Trend Index Special Report.

Today, Copilot offers more options and features than ever before.

So, you have even more chances to bring your productivity levels to the MAX . ��

Here's my 3 top hacks with Copilot for Edge:

1️⃣ Use the microphone for faster prompting

It's conversational AI, so why don't you use your voice to have a conversation with Copilot?

��️ I use the microphone because I don't need to type.

So it's faster. ��

And it saves the time I spend READING.

�� Copilot speaks out loud the answer for you.

If Copilot is saying too much, just click the speech icon again to stop the read loudly feature.

2️⃣ Rewrite with Copilot

This is a Copilot for Edge HUGE feature update.

Now, the Edge browser offers Rewrite with Copilot.

✅ This means the Rewrite feature is now available for whatever text field you edit in Edge.

Your blog.

A comment on social media.

An email.

Rewrite helps you get your wording right in just 3 steps:

1. Highlight the text you want Copilot to rewrite

2. Use the ALT + I shortcut to activate Rewrite with Copilot or

3. Click on Rewrite with Copilot

�� Bye-bye to writing and writing the same prompt over and over again.

�� Bye-bye to copy and paste text to ask Copilot to rewrite.

⭐⭐Don't forget to review the text and add your personal touch.⭐⭐

3️⃣ Or ganize tabs

My browser tends to overfill with tons of tabs.

At a point, usually in the afternoon, I start to lose time trying to find my tabs.

So, instead of searching for the tabs (which is a feature available in Edge, too), I usually open the same tabs repeatedly.

Producing a more considerable tab chaos.

Here's what I do organize the tab chaos.

I ask Copilot to organize my tabs, like this:

1. Click on the tab actions menu.

2. Select the option Organise tabs.

3. Confirm Group tabs.

I am very curious about your favorite hacks with Copilot.

Questions? Don't be shy and get in touch .

How to build your Copilot muscle 💪

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:48:26 GMT

Here's how to build your Copilot muscle

Everything is going to be different.

Everything is already changing.

The longer I think about it, the clearer it becomes to me:

When it comes to change, what people fear is not the change itself.

It’s not the technology they resist trying.

What people resist is the loss. ��

People resist losing the old and proven ways of working.

It’s natural and okay to feel that way.

That’s how change becomes highly emotional and personal.

Embracing Change ��

Personally, when I started to explore Generative AI back in April 2023, I felt very excited.

I was convinced from the beginning that this technology could boost my productivity.

So, I started to learn as much as I could about it, like a sponge soaking up water.

Back in those days, I took the Microsoft AI fundamentals exam to learn the basics of how Gen AI works, which options are available within the Microsoft ecosystem, and how AI could help my customers using Microsoft 365.

In November 2023, the AI tools space exploded, so I started to use some awesome conversational buddies like:

�� Copilot on Edge (formerly Bing Chat)

�� Mindjourney

�� ChatGPT

�� Gemini (formerly Bart)

�� Grammarly

�� Magic Studio and HeyGen by Canva

Last year, as I started my self-employment journey, my fear was feeling lonely.

At that time, I was not aware of the awesome people I was about to meet.

On the other hand, thanks to generative AI, I have found a conversational AI buddy, who feels like a

colleague but is blazingly fast and possesses vastly more knowledge than any person.

And the process of getting to know each other has been rewarding and fun.

Today, one year later, I can say my AI buddies supercharge my skills.

With AI by my side, I can create in minutes what would have taken hours, and create in hours what otherwise would have taken days.

Learning About AI ��

To learn about AI, the first step is to start using it.

Hands-on learning.

Copilot on Edge or copilot.microsoft.com is the easiest way to start the conversation and gain a new AI buddy.

Here are the features I like the most about Copilot:

�� My data is protected all the way during my conversations.

�� Read aloud and use the microphone, so I can dictate my prompts.

�� I can communicate in Spanish, German, and English with Copilot. I can mix languages within my prompts.

I literally devour every piece of good content related to AI, whether it comes in the form of movies, podcasts, or books like ‘Klara and the Sun’ by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Staying curious day in and day out about AI is important to building the Copilot muscle.

Acquiring the AI Habit ��

I once heard that people have to stay consistent for 21 days to build a new habit.

I started to acquire the habit of taking cold showers and the AI habit at the same time.

Nowadays, I use Copilot every day for different use cases, so I am in good shape with the AI habit.

Let’s talk about cold showers another time. ��

Today, I can say the initial effort to acquire the AI habit has paid off.

1️⃣ Try to use Copilot every day. At the beginning, I had to remind myself to use Copilot and all other AI tools.

2️⃣ Ask yourself with every task: Can I do this with Copilot?

3️⃣ Then start considering your daily flow. I noticed that I write a lot on a daily basis. Whether it’s emails,

drafting documents, or summarizing content on the internet or internal content, Copilot helps me streamline my writing process.

Stay consistent about using Copilot every day.

Adjust tasks and prompts as you go.

Find others interested in thriving with AI to accelerate your growth.

��️ What do you do to build your Copilot muscle?

The Copilot Habit

Copilot Chat vsus. Microsoft 365 Copilot. What's the difference? (Updated Version)

Copilot Chat vsus. Microsoft 365 Copilot. What's the difference?

What is Copilot Chat (Basic)?

What is Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium)?

How can I access Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat?

What’s the difference?

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Copilot Chat vsus. M365 Copilot. Wo liegt der Unterschied?

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Was kann Copilot Chat (Basic)?

�� Was ist Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium)?

�� Wie kannst du auf Copilot Chat zugreifen?

Copilot Chat vsus. M365 Copilot. Wo liegt der Unterschied?

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Quickest ways to access Copilot

Learn keyboard shortcuts to quickly access Copilot

HOLD Win + C:

PRESS Win + C:

PRESS Alt + I:

PRESS Ctrl + . + Shift:

Make Copilot your default!

3 Tips to make Copilot your autopilot!

Tip 1: Stop deciding, start defaulting ⚙️

Try this:

Tip 2: Make it visible ��

Tip 3: Treat the Copilot habit as a chronic challenge ��

3 Tips to sweeten up your Copilot journey

About how to make Copilot your autopilot!

What is an autopilot?

Tip 1: Sweeten up your Copilot journey ��

Try this:

Tip 2: Break big goals into bite-size chunks ��

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Tip 3: Commit publicly ��

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Resources

How to enable Frontier: Step by step

Get the latest Copilot innovations

What's the Frontier program?

How to join Frontier program?

Step 1: Go to M365 Admin Center

Step 2: Search for "Frontier"

Step 3: Pick your choice

Want to enable on desktop apps too?

Step 4: Select Desktop and mobile apps

How do you know what's new in Frontier?

3 ideas to rock this Christmas with Copilot!

3 ideas to rock this Christmas with Copilot!

In 3 minutes or less, you will learn how to:

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1. Create Season's greetings with Copilot

2. Schedule an Advent calendar with Copilot

3. Create a prioritized task list of pending work before Christmas

�� Create Season's greetings with Copilot

�� Schedule an Advent calendar with Copilot

�� Create a prioritized task list of pending work before Christmas

Prompting frameworks and how they work

About prompting strategies at a glance

Why prompting strategies:

Prompting Strategies

ZERO-SHOT prompting

FEW-SHOT prompting

SELF-CRITIQUE prompting

CHAIN OF THOUGHT prompting

PANEL OF EXPERTS prompting

STEP BACK prompting

How to start your Copilot habit

How to get from A to B with Copilot

The trick is to build the Copilot habit

1. Pick a fresh start

Why?

What is a fresh start?

How to use a fresh start?

2. Formulate your new Copilot habit

3. Make your new habit convenient

Quick access to Copilot matters

Privacy matters with Copilot

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