Word: Smarter Writing, Seamless Collaboration
Feature Highlights
- AI-Powered Rewrite Suggestions: CoPilot now offers contextual rewrites based on tone, audience, and intent. You can choose between formal, casual, persuasive, or informative styles.
- Live Collaboration Comments: Comments now update in real-time, even across different versions of the document.
- Integrated Research Panel: Pulls in citations, summaries, and even quotes from trusted sources without leaving Word.
CoPilot Prompts to Try
- “Rewrite this paragraph to sound more persuasive for a marketing audience.”
- “Summarise this document in bullet points for a stakeholder update.”
- “Add a quote from a recent Gartner report about AI in productivity.”
Excel: Predictive Insights and Natural Language Queries
Feature Highlights
- Natural Language Formula Builder: You can now type “show me the average sales per region” and Excel builds the formula for you.
- Predictive Trend Analysis: CoPilot can forecast trends based on historical data and external market indicators.
- Smart Data Cleaning: Automatically detects and fixes inconsistencies, missing values, and formatting issues.
CoPilot Prompts to Try
- “Create a chart showing sales growth over the last 6 quarters.”
- “Forecast next quarter’s revenue based on current trends.”
- “Clean this dataset and highlight any anomalies.”
Teams: AI-Enhanced Meetings and Smarter Collaboration
Feature Highlights
- Meeting Summaries with Action Items: CoPilot generates concise summaries with assigned tasks and deadlines.
- Tone Detection in Chats: Alerts users if a message might be misinterpreted or sound too harsh.
- Smart Scheduling: Suggests optimal meeting times based on team availability and priority.
CoPilot Prompts to Try
- “Summarise today’s meeting and list action items for each participant.”
- “Schedule a follow-up meeting next week with the marketing team.”
- “Draft a polite response to this message expressing concern.”
Outlook: Inbox Intelligence and Email Drafting
Feature Highlights
- Priority Inbox Sorting: CoPilot learns your habits and automatically surfaces the most important emails.
- Smart Reply Suggestions: Offers context-aware replies that sound human, not robotic.
- Follow-Up Nudges: Reminds you to respond or follow up based on email content and timing.
CoPilot Prompts to Try
- “Draft a reply to this email confirming the meeting and suggesting a new time.”
- “Summarise unread emails from this week.”
- “Remind me to follow up with Paul Whiteoak if he doesn’t reply by Friday.”
PowerPoint: AI Storytelling and Design Assistance
Feature Highlights
- Presentation Builder from Docs: CoPilot can turn Word documents or meeting notes into full slide decks.
- Design Suggestions Based on Audience: Tailors visuals and tone depending on whether you’re presenting to execs, clients, or internal teams.
- Live Presenter Feedback: Offers real-time tips on pacing, tone, and clarity during rehearsals.
CoPilot Prompts to Try
- “Create a presentation from this project summary for the leadership team.”
- “Suggest visuals for a slide about customer engagement trends.”
- “Rehearse this presentation and give feedback on my delivery.”
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