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Microsoft Copilot is built right into Windows, Edge, and apps like Word, Excel and Outlook, so if you already use Office every day, it's just there.
Description
Microsoft’s AI assistant built into Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel and Outlook.
How to use Microsoft Copilot
- Open Copilot via Windows, Edge, or a Microsoft 365 app
- Type your question or request in natural language
- Review the generated answer, draft or summary
- Insert or refine the result directly in your document/email
Free vs M365 Copilot ($30/user/mo): which should you pick?
| Feature | Free | M365 Copilot ($30/user/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Chat access | Included | Included |
| In-app integration (Word/Excel/Outlook) | Limited | Full deep integration |
| Usage limits | Standard | Higher for business use |
Advantages & Disadvantages
✓ Advantages
- Deep integration across Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Free version available through the web and Windows/Edge
- Can summarize emails and draft documents in familiar apps
- Backed by GPT-family models with regular updates
✗ Disadvantages
- Deepest in-app integration (Word/Excel formulas, etc.) requires Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription
- Best experience is tied to the Microsoft ecosystem
- Free tier has usage limits on more advanced tasks
Microsoft Copilot Review
The main thing Copilot has going for it is that it shows up exactly where people already work, inside Word while you're writing something, inside Excel while you're building a spreadsheet, inside Outlook while you're dealing with email.nnThe free version covers a lot of basic use, but the deeper stuff, like AI help with actual Excel formulas, needs a Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription. For businesses already paying for Office, that add-on tends to be worth it.
Is Microsoft Copilot better than Google Gemini?
Microsoft Copilot's advantage is deep integration with Word, Excel and Outlook for anyone in the Microsoft ecosystem, while Gemini offers similarly deep integration but for Google Workspace users instead. The better choice depends on which ecosystem you already use.
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