Copilot in Microsoft 365: what it does and how to use it

Copilot is an AI assistant inside the Office apps.

Where you find it

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote, with Microsoft 365 Personal or Family.

Word

Drafts text, rewrites and summarises.

Excel

Explains data, suggests formulas and charts.

PowerPoint

Builds a draft deck from a document.

Outlook

Summarises threads and drafts replies.

What are AI credits

Monthly credits limit use. The amount depends on your plan, so check Microsoft’s current terms.

A one-time Office has no Copilot

That is a clear reason to pick the subscription.

Should I check AI answers?

Yes. Always review the text and numbers.