Part 3 – How can Microsoft 365 Copilot be used?

We’ve come a long way with the Microsoft Copilot series, and now we’re on the third part. Some really exciting news is on the horizon. Here at inTEC, we will be discussing how Microsoft Copilot can be seamlessly integrated into your everyday Microsoft apps, revolutionising your workflow and enhancing your productivity.

Copilot in Microsoft Word

Copilot in Microsoft Word can seamlessly assist you in writing, editing, summarising, and creating right alongside you. With Copilot, you have a powerful tool at your disposal to simplify your tasks. You can instruct Copilot with a variety of prompts, such as requesting a two-page project proposal generated from specific documents and spreadsheet data. You can even ask it to condense and casualize content, like making the third paragraph more concise while adopting a more informal tone. Copilot’s capabilities empower you to effortlessly create and refine your content to meet your specific needs.

Copilot in Microsoft PowerPoint

Copilot is your trusted ally in transforming your concepts into captivating presentations. You can effortlessly harness its power by asking for a variety of tasks. Need a five-slide presentation created from a Word document with the perfect stock photos? Copilot has got you covered. Looking to distil your content into a concise three-slide summary? Copilot can do that too. And if you desire a visually striking format, simply request to reformat your three main points into three elegant columns, each complemented by an appropriate image. Copilot streamlines the presentation process, ensuring your ideas shine brilliantly.

Copilot in Microsoft Excel

Copilot works alongside you to help analyse and explore your data. Need a breakdown of sales data categorised by type and channel, presented neatly in a table? Copilot can swiftly generate that for you. Want to project the potential impact of a specific variable and visualise it with an informative chart? Copilot is up to the task. And when you’re curious about how adjustments to growth rates might affect your gross margin, Copilot can model scenarios, helping you make informed decisions. Copilot is your partner in exploring and understanding your data, making complex tasks feel effortless.

Copilot in Microsoft Outlook

Copilot works with you in cleaning your inbox and messages. You can rely on it to summarise the messages you missed while you were away and flag any important items that require your attention. Need to craft a thoughtful response that conveys gratitude while maintaining a professional tone? Copilot can draft that email for you and even help you condense it to get straight to the point. And if you’re planning to gather your colleagues for a “lunch and learn” session on upcoming product launches, Copilot can assist with sending out the invites, ensuring everyone is informed and engaged. Copilot simplifies your email management tasks, letting you focus on what matters most.

Copilot in Microsoft Teams

Copilot helps you run effective meetings, get up to speed, organise key discussion points, and summarise actions. You can tap into Copilot’s capabilities with just a few prompts. Ask it to provide a concise summary of what transpired in the meeting, ensuring you stay informed even if you couldn’t attend. Need to weigh the pros and cons of a specific topic? Copilot can quickly create a clear and organised table for your analysis. And when it comes to decision-making, ask Copilot to outline the key decisions made during a discussion and suggest actionable next steps. Copilot is your efficient partner for staying informed and making well-informed choices.

Watch our 5 game-changing ways to use Microsoft Copilot video below

View our previous parts to the Microsoft Copilot series below 

If you have any questions about Microsoft Copilot, Power Apps, Microsoft updates, training or implementation – Mark Armstrong is the guy to contact! Give our Head of Modern Workplace a call on 0345 565 1767 or email mark.armstrong@intecbusiness.co.uk

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