Key Takeaways

New Copilot UI

• The Copilot UI in Office 365 has been updated, and users will automatically transition to this new interface.
• Free users see only the Copilot chat, while paid users have access to two tabs: "Work" and "Web work".

Data Access and Safety

• Copilot has access to user data, but the web content option has limited data access.
• The "Enterprise Data Protection" icon indicates secure handling of data and that it won’t be used for training purposes.

Chat Features

• In the Copilot chat, users can interact with their data, search files, and refer to recent files.
• Older files may not appear in the "recently opened files" list, but can still be accessed via OneDrive, Teams, or SharePoint.
• Users can upload files from their local drive, which will first be sent to OneDrive.

Chat History and Editing

• Users can view their chat history and all previous prompts.
• Output from chats can be edited and shared through "loop pages," allowing for collaboration without requiring others to have a Copilot license.

Notebooks Feature

• Notebooks can reference up to 20 items to produce organized results.
• Users can give custom instructions for prompts within a notebook, and the system can generate podcasts from the references provided.

Agents

• A variety of agents are available; users can pin useful ones for easy access.
• The prompt coach agent helps users refine their prompts for better results.
• Custom agents can be created for specific tasks, benefiting both non-developers and developers.

Content Creation

• Users can create various forms of content like images and videos directly within Copilot, with advanced editing features.
• The platform supports script creation and visual selection for video production, enabling quick turnaround on professional presentations.

Search Functionality

• The search feature allows broad searches across all accessed files, emails, messages, and even images.
• Copilot integrates across multiple tools within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, enhancing its usability.

Conclusion

• Copilot's new features streamline workflow, improve collaboration, and provide creative tools for users within the Microsoft ecosystem.