Microsoft Copilot works inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Because it can draw on your organization's files, emails and meetings (with permission), it's especially handy for everyday office work.
Word
- "Draft a project proposal based on [file] with sections for goals, timeline and budget."
- "Rewrite this section to be more concise and formal."
- "Summarize this document in 5 bullets for leadership."
Excel
- "Add a column that calculates profit margin."
- "Highlight the top 10 customers by revenue."
- "What trends do you see in monthly sales? Create a chart."
Outlook
- Summarize long threads before you reply.
- Draft replies with a chosen tone and length.
- Get coaching on clarity and tone before you hit send.
Teams
- "What decisions were made in this meeting and who owns the action items?"
- "What did I miss in the first 15 minutes?"
PowerPoint
Create a first-draft deck from a Word document, then refine the design and content yourself.
Tips for better results
- Reference specific files with "/" so Copilot uses the right source.
- Always review numbers, names and dates before sharing.
- Follow your company's policies about sensitive data.
See Copilot prompts for more ideas.