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How to Use Microsoft Copilot

Ask. Work. Refine.

1

Ask for help

Type the task you want done.

2

Work in context

Use it with a document, spreadsheet, email, or meeting.

3

Review and refine

Check the result, then ask for changes.

Good for
DocumentsSpreadsheetsEmailMeetings

✓ Great for

  • Draft and rewrite documents
  • Summarize emails and meetings
  • Explore spreadsheet data
  • Create presentation drafts

✕ Not great for

  • Final legal advice
  • Financial decisions without review
  • Perfect answers every time
  • Sending important work without checking
Easy first try

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