The Best Ways to Use Microsoft Co-Pilot
Experience the revolutionary power of Co-pilot, a cutting-edge generative AI tool that’s transforming the way we work. The general version is readily accessible in multiple ways.
5 Best Tips and Tricks for Using Microsoft Co-Pilot
- Tell Co-pilot to be more creative, precise or balanced.
Microsoft lets you personalize Copilot’s conversation style by choosing from three options at the beginning of a new chat:
- More Creative: Generates responses that are original and imaginative.
- More Precise: Delivers responses that are concise and highly accurate.
- More Balanced: Provides a mix of both creativity and precision.
- Approve, Download or Share a Response
When Copilot replies to your prompts, various icons appear beneath its response. These icons allow you to approve or reject the answer, copy the text, export it as a Word document, PDF, or text file, share it with others, or listen to the response read aloud.
- Have an actual conversation with Microsoft Co-Pilot
Get better results from Co-pilot by asking clear and specific questions. This is called “prompt engineering”. Include what you want to achieve, the context, and any relevant details. If you don’t get the result you want, try asking again. It’s like having a conversation – keep asking and refining until you get what you need. Remember, clear questions lead to clear answers!
- Let Co-Pilot show off the features
Beyond chatting, you can ask Copilot to create content like poems, stories, reports, essays, or code. Just type your request on Windows, the web, or the mobile app, and specify the style and tone you want.
- Get the TL, DR from web pages
Need a summary or key details from a specific webpage? Try this trick with the Copilot sidebar in Edge: navigate to the page, open the sidebar, and click on “Insights.” In a moment, the AI will show key points along with related links, articles, and videos.
Effective Prompts Leading to Effective Result
Always fact-check Co-pilot’s answers. Don’t just copy and paste. Verify the information by doing the following:
- Clicking on citations.
- Asking Co-pilot to double check. Remember, it’s okay to ask for clarification. Conversational AI is a conversation, not a one-time answer. Confirm The Accuracy of Co-pilot’s Output.
- Seamlessly integrated into Windows for effortless access.
- Conveniently built into the Edge browser for a smooth experience.
- Available as a web tool on Bing, or as a standalone application.
Keep Your Data Secure
Microsoft Co-pilot only accesses data you already have permission to see but it may uncover sensitive content. To secure Co-pilot, review and manage Share Point and One Drive permissions to ensure users only see what they should. Double-check SharePoint and OneDrive permissions, especially in public Team Sites, where the ‘Everyone except external users’ group can cause accidental oversharing. Eliminate Unnecessary Data and Keep Your Storage Tidy. Co-pilot is only as good as its data.
To keep it accurate:
- Clean up outdated sites and teams.
- Remove duplicate files and archive old versions.
- Use shortcuts to shared files instead of saving copies.
- Automate data cleanup with retention labels and policies.
- This ensures Co-pilot has the best data to work with, making its responses more accurate and helpful.
Configure teams to transcribe meetings and calls. Turn on transcription for Teams meetings and calls to get the most out of Co-pilot. Without it, you’ll miss out on:
- Remembering important details.
- Trying new ideas with previous meetings.
- Finishing meeting notes if the organizer ends the meeting early.
- Enable transcription for both meetings and calls and require a transcript for Co-pilot to work. This ensures you can use it to its full potential.
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