Quickest ways to access Copilot

ameliahernandezo • March 10, 2026

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

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