Tips for the Best Results 

• Be specific: Instead of “Summarize,” say “Summarize the last 5 messages.”
• Use context: Mention files, people, or dates to guide Copilot.
• Rephrase if needed: If a prompt doesn’t work, try a different wording.
• Copilot to do—summarize, draft, explain, schedule?

 Use natural language. Be clear & specific. 

• “Summarize this document in 3 key points.”
• “Draft an email to the team about the new file structure.”
• “Rewrite this to sound more confident.”
• “What are the key takeaways from this meeting?”

 Copilot Shortcuts

⚠️ Shortcuts may vary depending on your organization’s setup and Copilot version

 Copilot and Microsoft Teams

💡Use Copilot to:

• Catch up on long chats or meetings
• Draft announcements or replies
• Identify decisions and next steps

🗣️Try saying:

• “Summarize this meeting and list action items.”
• “Draft a follow-up message for this thread.”
• “What decisions were made in this conversation?”
• “Catch me up on unread messages.”

 Copilot and Word

💡Use Copilot to:

• Turn bullet points into full documents
• Rewrite for clarity or tone
• Create templates or proposals

🗣️Try saying:

• “Make this paragraph more concise.”
• “Create a one-page summary from this document.”
• “Draft a policy based on these notes.”

 Copilot and Excel 

💡Use Copilot to:

• Spot trends in your data
• Build formulas or charts
• Explain complex calculations

🗣️Try saying:

• “What are the top-performing regions this quarter?”
• “Create a line chart showing monthly revenue.”
• “Explain this formula in plain language.”

• “Draft a policy based on these notes.”

 Copilot and Outlook

💡Use Copilot to:

• Write or reply to emails professionally
• Summarize long email threads
• Schedule meetings or follow-ups

🗣️Try saying:

• “Reply to this email confirming the meeting.”
• “Summarize this email chain in 3 bullet points.”
• “Schedule a follow-up with the sender next week.