AI inside the tools you already use all day.
Direct answer
Microsoft Copilot adds AI assistance to tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, helping with drafting, summarising emails and meetings and analysing data. Availability depends on your organisation's plan and settings, so check with your IT team and follow your data policies.
Common tasks
- Word: draft and rewrite.
- Outlook: summarise long threads and draft replies.
- Teams: summarise meetings and list actions.
- Excel: explain formulas and spot trends.
- PowerPoint: create a first draft deck from a document.
Prompt tips
- "Summarise this thread in three bullets and list any decisions."
- "Rewrite this paragraph in plain English, under 80 words."
- Provide context and the format you want.
Cautions
- Review all output.
- Mind sensitive data.
- Features and names change, so check Microsoft's current information.
Where Teyro fits
Teyro's AI at Work: Beginner course turns this into short lessons you can play in a few minutes a day. It has 230 lessons, and you can start free.
The bottom line
Start with low-risk tasks like summaries and drafts, then expand.
