Copilot for Microsoft 365 functions as an AI-driven productivity solution, smoothly aligning with commonly used Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more. Copilot for 365 is like having a super smart assistant supporting and helping you with every step of your task or project. Here are some of the examples of how it works to assist you in boosting productivity,
- Suggesting Ideas: Copilot is like a brainstorming buddy, suggesting ideas to help you progress.
- Fixing Errors: Copilot provides proofreading support, assisting in spotting mistakes and proposing corrections.
- Writing Assistance: For example, while writing email Copilot can act as your pal suggesting sentences, words or phrases to use. It reviews what you are writing and provides suggestions to make it better.
- Learning: As you work more and more with Copilot, it learns about your approach and preferences. This improves the capabilities of Copilot to offer helpful suggestions over time.
- Optimising Time and Effort: Copilot helps you work more efficiently resulting in faster turnarounds and improved quality of delivery. Explore further to understand how Copilot interacts with the following Microsoft 365 applications
- Copilot with Outlook
- Copilot with Teams
- Copilot with Loop
- Copilot with Word
- Copilot with PowerPoint
Copilot free vs Copilot for Microsoft 365
| Copilot free | Copilot for Microsoft 365 |
| – Basic version of Copilot – Limited features compared to the premium version – Accessible to users without subscription or paid licenses | – Advanced version of Copilot, offering comprehensive features and integration with Microsoft 365 subscription – Advanced collaboration features and extensive integration with other Microsoft tools – Tailored for organisation or users having Microsoft 365 subscription – Paid add-on available as part of Microsoft 365 license plans |
Availability
Copilot for Microsoft 365 was officially launched for enterprises on November 1st, 2023. Since then, notable customers including Visa, Honda, BP, Accenture, BT, EY, Goodyear, Nvidia, and numerous others have been taking advantage of its features. Currently, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is offered as an add-on plan alongside the following license plans.
➢ Microsoft 365 E3, E5
➢ Office 365 E3, E5
➢ Microsoft 365 A3, A5 for faculty
➢ Office 365 A3, A5 for faculty
➢ Microsoft 365 Business Standard & Premium