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Microsoft Copilot: AI in Excel, Word, PowerPoint & More

Name: Microsoft Copilot: AI in Excel, Word, PowerPoint & More
Rating: 4.5 (2945 reviews)

ChatGPT and Claude in Microsoft 365: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Chatbots, GPTs, Outlook, Teams & GitHub Copilot

Created byArnold Oberleiter

Last updated 7/2026

English

Arabic [Auto],German [Auto],

What you'll learn

Everything about Microsoft Copilot and the Integration of ChatGPT into Microsoft 365
The Technology of Large Language Models (LLMs) that Powers Copilot and ChatGPT
Data Protection in Microsoft Copilot
All About Copyrights with Copilot and AI
Microsoft Copilot in the Web Interface and Free Model
Microsoft Copilot in Paid Subscriptions
Microsoft Copilot in Excel
Microsoft Copilot in Teams
Microsoft Copilot in Outlook
Microsoft Copilot in Word
Microsoft Copilot in Edge
Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint
Microsoft Copilot in OneNote
GitHub Copilot for Programmers
The Right Subscription for Microsoft 365, Private or for Your Business
The Right Subscription for Microsoft Copilot, Private or for Your Business
Plugins for Microsoft Copilot
GPTs for Microsoft Copilot
Image Recognition (ChatGPT Vision) in Microsoft Copilot
Image Generation with DALL-E in Microsoft Copilot
Prompt Engineering for LLMs and Diffusion Models
Microsoft Copilot Studios for Your Own Chatbots
Alternative Paths for Chatbots like GPTs and Hugging Face Assistants
The Challenges and Negative Aspects of Microsoft Copilot
Comparison to ChatGPT and Google Gemini
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Outlook on the Future of AI

Course content

8 sections • 61 lectures • 5h 49m total length

Welcome!0:27
Course Overview4:59
Explore how Microsoft Copilot works, its OpenAI models in Microsoft apps, and practical prompt engineering, with a look at safety, data protection, and the future of AI.
My Goal and What You Can Expect2:54
Master Microsoft Copilot across Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with clear goals, up-to-date updates, and practical tips, including speed tricks and ethics, to accelerate your learning.
Instructor Introduction: Arnold Oberleiter (Arnie)1:20
Arnold introduces himself, sharing his multi-lingual background, ai passion since 2018, and experience with training, business, and ai automation, promising a fun, practical course.
Update1:06
Explore how Microsoft Copilot evolves with rapid AI updates, while core concepts remain the same as newer models like GPT-5 power Excel, Word, and PowerPoint integrations.
What is Copilot, how it works & is my Data Save? OpenAI & Microsoft are Partner12:12
Discover how Microsoft Copilot uses ChatGPT as the underlying model and integrates across Microsoft 365 apps, with prompts, grounding, tokenization, API calls, and data safety.
What are LLMs like ChatGPT and how they work7:16
Discover how large language models work: trained on vast text, they use word tokens, context, and semantic associations to generate likely answers, guided by prompt engineering.
What are Tokens and the Token Limit6:02
Understand tokens as pieces of words and how token limits constrain a language model’s memory, with examples from ChatGPT and GPT-4 turbo, plus a quick summary to maintain context.
Important Links!0:24
Recap and what comes next?0:28
Discover how Microsoft Copilot works, recap the basics of large language models and tokens, and preview practical applications starting in the web interface.

What This Section is About?0:48
Learn about the free web interface of Microsoft Copilot, how to access it, and how to craft perfect prompts to generate high-quality outputs.
The Free Microsoft Copilot Web Interface11:37
Discover how to access the free Microsoft Copilot web interface, set up a Microsoft account in Edge, and explore prompts, copy export, read aloud, and plug-ins.
Prompt Engineering: Semantic Association, Structured Prompts & Roles11:40
Master prompt engineering for Copilot by applying semantic association, role prompts, and structured prompts to turn minimal inputs into precise, context-rich outputs.
More Prompt Engineering Tips: Take a Deep Breath for the Shot Prompt11:01
Explore fast, efficient prompt techniques for Copilot and ChatGPT, including role prompting and shot prompting, with step-by-step thinking and downloadable blueprints to structure prompts.
Examples for Various Applications5:04
Discover how copilot translates across languages, summarizes and expands text, creates SEO-friendly articles and scripts, and acts as a personal advisor to boost prompts and creativity.
What Does Learning Mean & Are You a Good Learner Too?2:51
Define learning as same circumstances, different behavior, and learn by changing your actions with AI. Learn together by sharing the course to accelerate progress.
Conclusion1:10
Discover how to use Copilot in the free standard web interface, write effective prompts, and access ChatGPT with a Microsoft account.

What This Section is About!0:31
Explore the special features of Microsoft Copilot across the three web interfaces, including internet access, plugins, and gpds, with image creation and analysis powered by ChatGPT vision.
Internet Access in Microsoft Copilot with Bing5:55
Learn how Microsoft Copilot uses Bing for internet access, how to enable or exclude web search, and how real-time prompts reveal data reliability and hallucinations.
Plugins in Microsoft Copilot7:02
Explore how Microsoft Copilot plugins extend capabilities by installing apps like Kayak and OpenTable to perform API calls and in-chat web searches.
ChatGPT Vision is Also Integrated in Copilot4:08
Explore how ChatGPT vision is integrated in Copilot to upload and describe images, and generate HTML code for a simple green website using Arial text.
Applications for Vision Overview6:10
Explore the seven pillars of ChatGPT vision in Microsoft Copilot—describe, interpret, recommend, convert, extract, assist, and evaluate—and see how image analysis and visual-to-text workflows drive practical tasks.
Image Generation with DALL-E in Microsoft Copilot4:41
Generate images with DALL-E three inside Microsoft Copilot, then edit and customize them in the Copilot designer, while learning how to craft prompts for diffusion models.
The Diffusion Model explained in simple terms5:22
Diffusion models learn from images and text by adding noise and reversing to generate pictures from prompts, with prompt engineering guiding results. Adobe Firefly and Stable Diffusion are highlighted.
Prompt Engineering for Image Generation with DALL-E in Copilot8:59
Master prompt engineering for diffusion-based image generation with DALL-E in Copilot by specifying object, medium, environment, lighting, color, mood, and composition to achieve precise outputs.
What Copilot does not have [Yet]: System Prompts, Code Interpreter, Own GPTs7:14
Identify what Copilot does not have yet—system prompts, code interpreter, and own GPTs—and note the strong Microsoft 365 integration as a current strength.
Microsoft Copilot GPTs: Create your own Bot!10:19
Create your own Copilot GPT inside Microsoft Copilot, configure a fitness bot with custom prompts, upload data, and enable web browsing and Dall-E image creation.
Conclusion1:57
Discover free copilot tools, internet access, plugins, and ChatGPT vision with the seven pillars, plus prompt engineering and image generation with Dall-E and the diffusion model.

What This Section is About?0:43
Discover how Microsoft Copilot integrates across Microsoft 365 apps like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams, as well as GitHub Copilot. Explore the real power of Microsoft Copilot across diverse interfaces.
Copilot in Microsoft Edge: Your Web Search Assistant9:30
Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot inside Edge as a web search assistant, with compose to draft emails, insights to summarize pages, and on-page Copilot access while browsing.
What is Microsoft 365: Free & Paid Subscription, Private & Business11:58
Explore Microsoft 365 free web access and paid plans for private or business use, with Copilot integrated in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.
IMPORTANT The Right Copilot Subscription and a Free Alternative16:41
Discover the right Microsoft Copilot subscription for your 365 plan—personal, family, or business—and learn pricing, email alignment, and a free GPT for Word and Excel alternative.
Copilot in Microsoft Word, Write Faster Than Ever16:15
Discover how to use Microsoft Copilot in Word, in the cloud or locally, with Copilot Pro, extended context up to 18,000 characters, and features for generating, rewriting, and summarizing text.
Copilot in Microsoft PowerPoint: The Quick Presentation6:17
Copilot in PowerPoint lets you create an entire presentation with one single prompt, guided by a co-pilot sidebar for adding slides, topics like dog food and dog health.
Copilot in Microsoft Outlook, Write and Reply to Your Emails Faster6:46
Learn to use Copilot in Outlook to summarize and translate emails, reply and write new messages, and coach you toward professional, faster email communication.
Copilot in Microsoft OneNote: Taking Notes with AI1:40
Explore how Copilot integrates in OneNote to help you take notes with AI, mirroring the experience in Word across desktop and web apps.
Copilot in Microsoft Teams: Late to the Business Meeting? No Problem!2:25
Discover how Microsoft Copilot in Teams summarizes meetings and extracts bullet points, even if you join late. Learn to create meetings and invite participants for productive collaboration.
Copilot in Microsoft Excel: Big Possibilities but Still a Bit Early...7:51
Explore how Microsoft Copilot adds formula columns, highlights, sorts, and analyzes in Excel, powered by Python scripts, with cloud access and english-only alpha limitations.
OpenAI API Key to use ChatGPT in Word and Excel5:01
Learn how to use ChatGPT in Word and Excel via an OpenAI API key, including creating and managing API keys, understanding pricing, and using GPT-3.5, GPT-4 Turbo, or GPT-4.
GitHub Copilot: The AI Solution for Programmers5:25
Discover GitHub Copilot, an AI coding assistant integrated with GitHub, enabling code generation through chat commands for programmers. Explore extensions and pricing, including student free access and enterprise options.
Conclusion and a Small Task2:31
Explore using Microsoft Copilot for free in Edge and Microsoft 365, use the same email address, compare subscription needs, and apply Copilot to Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, and Excel.

What This Section is About0:52
Explore Copilot Studios to create your own chatbots, noting cost and free testing, then explore free alternatives and future videos on training chatbots in normal interfaces with your own data.
Copilot Studios, Build Your Own Chatbots with Microsoft13:05
Build your own chatbots with Copilot Studios, test for free via a demo, and publish across Microsoft 365 apps; pricing at $200 per month may deter many users.
Chatbots with OpenAI: GPTs in the Team Subscription for Data Protection11:54
Create custom GPTs for your business with a team subscription, ensuring data is excluded from training and enabling features like web browsing, Dall-E, and code interpreter for streamlined teamwork.
Conclusion and a learning experiance.3:02
Compare costs and safety of Copilot studios versus open-source GPT alternatives like hugging chat, then learn to build a chatbot in a free interface from hugging Face and share feedback.

What This Section is About0:50
Explore alternatives to Microsoft Copilot beyond chatbots in other apps, and anticipate new products and integrations as the course expands.
ChatGPT by OpenAI7:23
Evaluate ChatGPT by OpenAI versus Microsoft Copilot, detailing GPT-4 and GPT-3.5, plugins, DALL-E, browsing, and advanced data analysis within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Gemini Advanced: Google's Answer to ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot11:22
Gemini 1.5, Google's advanced large language model, offers large context windows and multimodal capabilities that rival ChatGPT and Copilot, with up to 1 million tokens and research toward 10 million.
Other ChatGPT/Copilot Competitors5:08
Discover alternatives to Copilot and ChatGPT, including Perplexity and Anthropic cloud, compare search capabilities, web access, and large context windows, and explore open-source models on Hugging Face.
Claude Fable 51:56
Conclusion2:51
Compare Microsoft Copilot with competitors, noting its integration in Microsoft 365 and the range of options from ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and open source LM projects.

What this section is all about: A Quick Guide in Microsoft Safety6:15
Explore copyrights, intellectual property, ethics, and AI detectors, and learn how platforms regulate AI use. Understand Microsoft Copilot's copyright commitment, data ownership, privacy, and future holistic coverage of AI tools.
Copyright: May I Distribute and Use AI Content8:22
Explore copyright considerations for AI content, including who owns AI-generated text and images, OpenAI's copyright shield, and platform-specific rules for Midjourney and Adobe Firefly, with cautions about using copyrighted characters.
Data Protection - When Are Your Data Safe10:19
Learn how OpenAI may train on your data in a standard interface and how the team plan, data controls, and private options protect business information.
Platform Rules & AI Detectors, don't let machines fool you6:13
Explore how AI detectors assess AI-generated text and why platform rules change daily, then master shot prompting and editing to navigate bans without letting machines fool you.
Will AI/ AGI take all jobs? What comes in the future, and when will this happen?8:17
Assess how artificial general intelligence could change future jobs, with AI outperforming humans in writing, painting, and programming, and discuss adapting by learning to use AI responsibly.
Ethical AI use and the Downside of AI9:07
Promote ethical AI by prioritizing transparency, fairness, accountability, and privacy, while recognizing downsides like bias, risky decisions, deepfakes, and overreliance that can threaten security and trust.
Conclusion1:04
Explore data protection, copyrights, and ethical use, along with AI detectors and platform rules. Examine the downsides of AI and the potential impact of AGI on jobs.

Requirements

No prior knowledge or technical expertise required, everything is shown step by step

Description

77% of users who deploy Copilot for Microsoft 365 cannot imagine working without it anymore.

70% report increased productivity, and 68% even note improved work quality.

Microsoft promises with Copilot not just faster and better results but also cost savings—and backs these claims with impressive case studies!

However, the information jungle surrounding Copilot is dense, and misunderstandings and knowledge gaps are widespread.

In this course, we provide clarity. Imagine working more efficiently and effectively, thanks to Copilot, with less time spent.

Your colleagues would turn green with envy!

We dive deep into the world of Microsoft Copilot and explore its integration with ChatGPT in Microsoft 365. Understand the technology behind Large Language Models (LLMs) that power Copilot and ChatGPT, and how data protection is ensured. We address important copyright questions and show you how to use Copilot effectively from the free web interface to premium subscriptions.

Discover Copilot's application across all Microsoft 365 tools: Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word, Edge, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

We even see how GitHub Copilot can revolutionize your programming.

Whether for personal use or your business—you will find the right subscription for Microsoft 365 and Copilot.

Learn all about plugins, GPTs, image recognition through ChatGPT Vision, image generation with DALL-E, and how to handle prompt engineering for LLMs and diffusion models.

Microsoft Copilot Studios opens the door to your own chatbots, while we also illuminate alternative chatbot paths like GPTs and Hugging Face Assistants.

We don't sugarcoat it: The challenges and limits of Microsoft Copilot are openly discussed. A comparison with ChatGPT and Google Gemini provides insights into the current state of technology.

Moreover, we consider ethical aspects of AI and venture a look into its future.

Here's an overview of what to expect:

Comprehensive Microsoft Copilot Insights: Gain in-depth knowledge about the integration of ChatGPT in Microsoft 365 and the technology behind Large Language Models (LLMs) that drive Copilot and ChatGPT. Discover the importance of data protection and copyright in the world of artificial intelligence and how these are considered in Microsoft Copilot.
Practical Application and Configuration: Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot via the web interface and in various subscriptions, including application in Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word, Edge, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Also, get insights into GitHub Copilot for programmers.
Subscription Selection and Expansion Options: Learn to choose the right Microsoft 365 and Copilot subscription for private or business use and how plugins and GPTs can extend Copilot. Dive into image recognition with ChatGPT Vision and image generation with DALL-E in Microsoft Copilot.
Innovative Technology and Creativity: Develop skills in prompt engineering for LLMs and diffusion models, create your own chatbots with Microsoft Copilot Studios, and explore alternative paths for chatbots like GPTs and Hugging Face Assistants.
Critical Examination and Future Developments: Understand the challenges and limits of Microsoft Copilot, compare it with technologies like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, and reflect on the ethics of artificial intelligence. Get a glimpse into the future of AI and its potential impact on society and technology.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to dive deeper into the world of artificial intelligence—whether you're a developer, creative, entrepreneur, or just keen to learn more.

By the end of this course on Microsoft Copilot and the integration of AI in Microsoft 365, you will have a holistic understanding of artificial intelligence, its applications, and the ability to harness its power for various purposes.

If you're ready to embark on a transformative journey into AI and position yourself at the forefront of this technological revolution, this course is for you.

Sign up today and begin your journey to become an expert in the world of AI and Microsoft Copilot!

Who this course is for:

This course is aimed at anyone interested in using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot with Dall-E or ChatGPT, regardless of their background.
To entrepreneurs who want to become more efficient and save money
To individuals who are interested in AI and want to get to know Microsoft Copilot
To anyone who wants to learn something new

Microsoft Copilot: AI in Excel, Word, PowerPoint & More

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Course content

Einführung10 lectures • 37min

Microsoft Copilot: The Free Web Interface for Text (Prompt Engineerinng)7 lectures • 44min

Microsoft Copilot Features like Images, Music, GPTs, and Plugins11 lectures • 1hr 2min

Microsoft Copilot in Other Environments: Bing, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GitHub..13 lectures • 1hr 33min

Copilot Studios: Build Chatbots and Train on Your Own Data4 lectures • 29min

Copilot Compared to Other Products6 lectures • 30min

Ethics, Issues, Data Protection, and the Future of AI7 lectures • 50min

Conclusion, What's Next and My Thanks!3 lectures • 5min

Requirements

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