Step-by-step guide
How to use Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft AI assistant for daily tasks and compatible Microsoft products.
What is it?
Microsoft AI assistant for daily tasks and compatible Microsoft products. It can help with practical tasks, but its outputs still need review.
What can you use it for?
- Get help drafting messages and summaries.
- Find ideas and outline workplace tasks.
- Use supported Microsoft integrations if your plan includes them.
Getting started
- 1Open the official Microsoft Copilot site.
- 2Check which capabilities are included in your account.
- 3Enter a clear request such as drafting an email.
- 4Check the result before using it in a work document.
Try it now
A guided exercise you can complete in about five minutes.
Practical exercise
about 5 minutesTry a five-minute exercise
Goal: You have completed a small practical task and improved the result.
Instructions
Tap a step to check it off as you go.
Ready-to-copy prompt
Here are my tasks for the week: [list]. Build a realistic priority-based daily plan with breaks.
Tip to improve your result: Try changing one instruction and compare the two outcomes.
Progress is saved on this device without an account.
Example prompt
Copia il prompt, incollalo in Microsoft Copilot e sostituisci le parti tra parentesi quadre con i tuoi dati.
Useful first request
Here are my tasks for the week: [list]. Build a realistic priority-based daily plan with breaks.
Improve a draft
Improve this draft for clarity while preserving my meaning: [paste text]. Explain the main changes.
Explain simply
Explain [topic] to a beginner in five short points and give one everyday example.
Plan a task
Create a practical checklist for [task], including time estimates and things to verify.
Compare alternatives
Compare three approaches to [goal]. List pros, cons and assumptions.
Review results
Check this result against my instructions: [instructions] and [result]. Identify what needs correction.
Tips
For better results
- Be specific about your goal, audience and desired format.
- Use follow-up questions to improve the first result.
- Check facts, costs and licensing on official sources.
Mistakes to avoid
- Giving unclear instructions with no context.
- Publishing an unverified result.
- Sharing passwords, private documents or sensitive data.
Limitations
- Outputs can be inaccurate or unsuitable; verify important information.
- Features, free usage and plans may change without notice.
- Do not upload confidential material without reviewing the service's privacy terms.
Always check results before using them and avoid sharing personal or confidential data.