Microsoft owns the company OpenAI, the brains behind Chat GPT that you've likely used before. Copilot is essentially the same function but integrated within your Microsoft 365 environment. Being in your environment, unlike Chat GPT, it becomes much more useful and tailored specifically to your needs. With access to all your files and emails, it can provide significantly better and more personalized assistance.
Copilot is a perfect fit for small businesses and solopreneurs. If you have a variety of tasks that require gathering and processing information, implementing Copilot can help you get started quickly and easily.
Here are some of the things you can do by clicking on Copilot within each program:
Quick Formatting Tips: When formatting a document in Word, you can ask Copilot for suggestions on how to customize the layout or apply stylistic elements to make your text more readable and professional.
Writing Reports: If you're crafting a report or document, Copilot can assist by suggesting content structuring or even providing sample body text based on the headings or keywords you input.
Formula Suggestions: When working with data and formulas in Excel, Copilot can recommend appropriate formulas based on the type of data you are handling. For instance, if you need to calculate an average or find a specific function to analyze data, Copilot can assist in generating the correct formulas.
Data Analysis: If you require conducting in-depth data analysis, Copilot can suggest a variety of methods and techniques to manage and visualize your data in a meaningful manner.
Creating Presentations: When crafting a PowerPoint presentation, Copilot can suggest layouts, graphics, and design elements to make your presentation more engaging and visually appealing.
Present with Confidence: If you need assistance in articulating your ideas or creating well-formulated points for your presentation, Copilot can help generate text that effectively communicates your thoughts.
Compose Messages: When composing email messages, Copilot can suggest appropriate phrasing to convey your thoughts or respond to common queries. It can also assist in correcting spelling and grammar errors to ensure that your message is professional and easily understandable.
Manage Calendars: If you utilize an email client that integrates calendar features, Copilot can assist in suggesting meeting dates and times based on availability and other relevant factors.
Microsoft Copilot costs approximately 350 SEK per month (as of April 2024) per user and can be purchased through one of Microsoft's partners, such as us at Azeo. The license is currently only available as an annual subscription. If you wish to try it out, we are more than happy to assist you!
If your company wants to stay ahead and embrace the latest technology, Copilot is a must-have tool. It offers significant time savings by simplifying tasks like creating presentations, composing emails, and searching for information. Try out a license today and scale it up for the entire company once you realize its value. At Azeo, we can assist you in purchasing, implementing, and providing support for Copilot.