Microsoft Copilot
AI inside Word, Excel and Outlook
What it does
If you use Microsoft Office, this adds an AI that can analyse spreadsheets, draft documents and summarise email.
Good to know
Current free-plan limits and paid prices have not been verified. Check the tool's website before choosing a plan.
Check official plans- Difficulty: Beginner
Accomplish
Let's do it together
AI inside Word, Excel and Outlook. It is listed for “Get my email under control”.
Have these ready
- Your email provider and the problem you want solved
- A redacted example email
- Rules for messages that must never be sent automatically
- 1
Open Microsoft Copilot
Sign in if required and start a new conversation. Check the current plan limits before uploading large files.
- 2
Provide your information
Replace the square-bracket placeholders below. Paste the completed prompt into the message box, attach material only if supported by your plan, and send it.
- 3
Refine the first draft
Answer any follow-up questions. Ask for one specific improvement at a time, such as a shorter version or a different tone.
Your starter prompt
Help me organise my inbox for [purpose]. Here is a redacted example: [email]. Suggest priority categories and draft a short reply in [tone]. Flag anything requiring my decision. Do not send messages or assume access to my inbox.
Example inputs appear in square brackets; replace them with your own information.
What to do with the result
Review recipients, attachments and tone before sending. For automation, begin with drafts only and check the permissions requested by the tool.
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