Microsoft Copilot & Outlook

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot to start a new draft in Microsoft Word. The video demonstrates two ways to open the Copilot interface either from the Copilot button on the Home ribbon or directly from the document where the Copilot icon appears. You’ll see how to type or paste a prompt that tells Copilot what you want to create, and understand that while Copilot can generate a first draft, you remain responsible for reviewing, editing, and finalizing the work. The lesson emphasizes that Copilot is an assistant, not an autopilot, and highlights best practices for turning its drafts into professional, polished documents.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot in Microsoft 365 to create new documents based on existing files. The video shows how to open the Copilot draft dialog and select Reference your content, which allows you to pull information from documents stored in your organization’s SharePoint or OneDrive. You’ll see that Copilot can suggest up to three recent files that you already have permission to access, helping you start faster without searching manually. The instructor demonstrates how to describe the type of output you want, such as a business proposal, and how Copilot uses the referenced material to generate a structured, relevant draft. The lesson also explains that the referenced content is limited to files you have access to within your organization for data security and privacy.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot to rewrite existing text and adjust its tone for different audiences. The video demonstrates how to select any paragraph, right-click, and choose Rewrite with Copilot to instantly see new versions of your text. You’ll explore how Copilot can make writing more engaging, concise, or conversational, and how to shift between tones such as formal, friendly, or simple. The lesson also shows how rewriting can help you communicate more clearly while keeping your message aligned with your intent. By the end, you’ll understand how Copilot becomes your editing partner for both style and clarity.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot to instantly convert plain text into a formatted table in Microsoft Word. The video explains that while Word already includes a manual way to create tables from text through the Insert ribbon, Copilot offers a faster and more intuitive method. By simply selecting the text and clicking the Copilot icon, you can choose Visualize as a table and let Copilot organize your data automatically. The same process works in both the desktop and online versions of Word. You’ll also see how this feature helps when you have a rough idea of the structure you want but don’t know which menu options to use. It’s a quick, practical way to turn unorganized information into a clean, professional layout with minimal effort.

In this lesson you learn how to chat and collaborate with Copilot inside Microsoft 365 applications such as Word. The video shows how Copilot helps not only with writing and editing but also with summarizing and highlighting key points from your documents. You’ll see how to extract summaries, main ideas, or calls to action directly from your file without scrolling through long text. Copilot also provides a quick way to generate starting points for collaboration, showing related content and offering shortcuts for questions you might ask about your document. This feature helps you and your team quickly align on key information and refine your work together.

In this lesson you learn how to use the built-in View Prompts feature to explore example prompts and discover what Copilot can do. The video explains how to open the Copilot pane in Microsoft Word and select the View Prompts button to see different categories, such as prompts for creating content or for analyzing and summarizing information. Each category contains ready-to-use examples that help you start a new project, even if you’re not sure how to phrase your question. You’ll see how selecting one of these prompts gives you a starting point that you can complete or adapt for your own document. This feature helps users build confidence and creativity when working with Copilot, making it easier to learn effective ways to communicate with the AI assistant.

In this lesson you learn how to use the Inspire Me feature in Microsoft 365 Copilot to overcome writer’s block and expand your ideas. The video demonstrates how to open the Copilot draft dialog box and select Inspire Me when a section of your document feels incomplete or needs enhancement. Instead of providing a detailed prompt, Copilot analyzes your existing text and generates relevant new content that continues your work naturally. You’ll see how this feature can help spark ideas, improve flow, and add depth to your writing while keeping your original message intact. The lesson also emphasizes that you can review and edit Copilot’s suggestions to ensure the final version matches your tone and intent.

In this lesson you learn how to create a complete PowerPoint presentation using Copilot from a simple written prompt. The video demonstrates how to start with a blank presentation, select the Copilot button on the Home tab, and choose Create a Presentation. You’ll see how to write a detailed prompt that describes your topic, structure, and style for example, asking for a presentation on the pros and cons of generative AI with bullet points and a summary slide. The lesson emphasizes that the more specific your prompt is, the better the slides Copilot generates. You’ll also learn how to review and refine the presentation Copilot creates to make sure it matches your goals.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot in PowerPoint to add new slides with meaningful content and make small image adjustments. The video explains that while simple tasks like inserting blank slides can be done manually, Copilot is best used for creating slides with structured information. You’ll see how to open Copilot from the ribbon, type a natural prompt such as “Add a slide for a simple case study of a successful sales funnel,” and let Copilot generate a complete slide including visuals like stock images. The lesson also demonstrates how to refine those images or modify the generated content to better match your presentation’s message and design. By the end, you’ll understand how Copilot saves time by automating creative slide generation while keeping you in full control of the final layout.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot in PowerPoint to quickly summarize a presentation and identify key slides or action items. The video shows how to open the Copilot panel from the ribbon and use the Summarize this presentation command to generate an at-a-glance overview of your deck. You’ll see how Copilot reviews slide notes, headings, and visual content to produce a clear bullet summary of the most important points. The lesson also explains how you can refine your request to ask Copilot to highlight specific slides or extract follow-up tasks. This feature helps you understand large presentations faster and prepare for meetings without manually scanning each slide.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot to automatically organize your PowerPoint presentation into sections. The video explains that sections group related slides by topic or theme, making your presentation easier to navigate, edit, and understand. You’ll see how to open the Copilot Engagement pane, use the Organize this presentation prompt, and let Copilot analyze your content to create sections with clear heading slides. The lesson also shows how you can reset Copilot with the Change Topic command to start a new organization process, and how entire sections can later be modified or deleted together. By the end, you’ll understand how this feature improves clarity and structure in your slides with minimal manual work.

In this lesson you learn how to discover and use built-in prompts in PowerPoint’s Copilot to keep your creativity flowing while working on presentations. The video explains that even experienced users can run out of ideas, and the View Prompts button under the Copilot message box is designed to help. You’ll see how to open this prompt gallery to explore examples organized into categories such as Create, Understand, Edit, and Ask Copilot. Each category provides ready-made examples that can inspire you to request help with new slides, content summaries, or visual improvements. The lesson emphasizes that these examples can be customized to fit your own needs, helping you learn the kinds of prompts that produce the best results in PowerPoint.

In this lesson you learn how to refine and improve Copilot’s responses when its suggestions are inaccurate or unclear. The video demonstrates a real example where Copilot provided confusing advice on making a presentation more visually appealing. The instructor explains how to handle such situations by asking follow-up questions for clarification, instead of assuming the first response is correct. You’ll see how Copilot can apologize, correct itself, and generate improved guidance when you give it clear feedback. The lesson also encourages verifying Copilot’s advice with reliable resources, ensuring that you maintain accuracy and control over your work.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot to write and refine professional email messages in Microsoft Outlook. The video shows how to start a new email, add recipients and a subject, then select Draft with Copilot to generate the body of your message. You’ll see an example where the user asks Copilot to announce a company summit in St. Thomas, including event details and local highlights. The lesson emphasizes how you can edit your prompt to adjust tone, add more detail, or include specific facts before sending. By practicing these steps, you’ll understand how Copilot helps you write clear, engaging messages quickly while keeping full control over the final version.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot in Outlook to summarize long or complex email threads. The video demonstrates how Copilot can analyze entire conversations including multiple replies to identify the key points, decisions, and action items. You’ll see how to open an email thread, select Summary by Copilot at the top, and instantly get a clear, structured overview of the discussion. The lesson also explains that you can summarize individual lengthy emails, not just conversations, to quickly understand the main ideas without reading every line. By mastering this feature, you’ll be able to manage your inbox more efficiently and stay informed about ongoing projects with less effort.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot in Outlook to draft thoughtful replies to emails with just one click. The video explains how the Draft with Copilot feature provides several smart response options such as accepting, declining, or requesting more information that go far beyond the basic auto-replies Outlook used to offer. You’ll see how each suggested reply acts as a prompt that Copilot can expand into a full, well-worded message in your tone and context. The lesson also shows how to use the Custom option to type your own intent so Copilot can generate a personalized response. This makes replying to complex or sensitive messages faster while keeping your communication clear and professional.

In this lesson you learn how to use the Coaching by Copilot feature in Outlook to improve your emails before sending them. The video demonstrates how Copilot reviews your drafted message and provides real-time feedback on tone, clarity, and reader sentiment. You’ll see how it highlights suggestions to make your writing more polite, clear, or confident, depending on the situation. The instructor reminds that Copilot is your assistant, not an autopilot you are responsible for reviewing and approving the final content before sending. This lesson shows how Copilot acts like a trusted colleague who gives constructive feedback, helping you communicate with professionalism and confidence.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot in Outlook to craft persuasive outreach emails for sales or marketing. The video walks through an example of generating a cold email to potential clients for an expense management tool. You’ll see how to guide Copilot by describing your target audience like small to medium businesses—and specifying the key problem your product solves. The lesson demonstrates how to expand or refine your email by asking Copilot to tailor it to specific industries or customer types. You’ll also learn that Copilot’s first draft is just a starting point, and refining the tone or message through follow-up prompts produces the most effective professional outreach.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot in Excel to analyze your data and uncover insights automatically. The video shows how to start with a simple dataset, such as sales figures, and use Copilot to identify trends, top performers, and regional performance without manually writing formulas. You’ll see how to ensure your data is formatted as a table so Copilot can interpret it correctly, then ask natural-language questions like “Show me total sales by region” or “Who are the top sales representatives?” Copilot instantly generates summaries, insights, and even visual charts to illustrate results. This lesson helps you turn raw data into actionable information faster and more accurately.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot in Excel to highlight, sort, and filter data quickly using simple prompts. The video begins by explaining that your workbook must be stored in OneDrive, SharePoint, or Teams, and that data should be formatted as a proper table so Copilot can understand it. You’ll see practical examples of how to ask Copilot to highlight the top five highest values in a column, sort data by date or sales amount, and filter rows that meet specific criteria. The instructor shows that you can either use pre-set options in the Copilot interface or type natural-language instructions to get precise results. This lesson helps you understand how Copilot streamlines common Excel tasks, saving time and reducing manual effort.

In this lesson you learn how Copilot can help you create and understand formulas in Excel using simple natural language. The video shows how to start with a table of raw data and ask Copilot to calculate new columns such as price minus cost, total sales, commission, and profit without having to remember complex formula syntax. You’ll see how to open Copilot from the Home ribbon, describe what you need in plain English, and instantly get the correct Excel formula inserted into your worksheet. The lesson also highlights how Copilot checks whether your data is formatted as a proper table, since that structure is required for it to identify columns correctly. By the end, you’ll be able to generate accurate formulas faster, saving time and reducing errors.

In this lesson you learn how Microsoft Copilot enhances collaboration in Microsoft Teams. The video explains where to find Copilot within Teams and how it integrates with your chats, meetings, and other workspace tools. You’ll see that Copilot in Teams is different from the version available in Microsoft Edge or Bing because it connects to your organization’s Microsoft 365 content like your calendar, email, and files to give contextual, work-specific answers. The instructor demonstrates how to use Copilot to find meeting information, summarize chats, and retrieve important details from previous discussions. By the end, you’ll understand how Copilot helps you stay organized, prepared, and focused during teamwork and meetings.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot in Microsoft Teams to summarize chat threads and extract useful information from team conversations. The video demonstrates a real example of a chat about a potential new hire and shows how Copilot can identify the key points and participants’ comments automatically. You’ll see how to open Copilot from the top-right corner of a Teams chat, review its suggestions, and use prompts like “Summarize this chat” or “What are the next steps?” to get instant, clear summaries. The lesson explains how Copilot scans your ongoing conversation to capture context, decisions, and tasks, helping you stay updated without reading every message.

In this lesson you learn how to use Copilot in Microsoft Teams meetings both in real time and after the meeting has ended. The video explains that Copilot can summarize discussions, identify action items, and provide key takeaways without the need to rewatch recordings. You’ll see how to enable Copilot with or without transcription depending on confidentiality requirements and how to access its insights during the meeting to ask questions like “What decisions were made?” or “What are the next steps?” The lesson also shows how to revisit the meeting later to review Copilot’s post-meeting summary and follow-up tasks. This feature helps teams stay aligned and ensures that no key points are missed after important discussions.

In this lesson you learn how to use Microsoft Copilot inside OneNote to capture, organize, and summarize your ideas more effectively. The video begins by explaining how OneNote differs from other Microsoft 365 apps since note-taking is highly personal, Copilot adapts to your individual style, whether you prefer bullet points, mind maps, or sketches. You’ll see examples of how Copilot can generate a quick summary of meeting notes, organize scattered ideas into structured sections, and even suggest follow-up tasks. The instructor highlights that you can ask Copilot to find information within your notes, rewrite or clarify existing text, and create outlines based on your content. By the end, you’ll understand how Copilot turns OneNote into a smarter digital notebook that helps you focus on ideas rather than formatting.