Microsoft 365 Copilot
AI assistance in supported Microsoft 365 workflows, including documents and spreadsheets.
Reviewed 27 October 2026 · Editorial assessment · No vendor endorsement impliedWhat can you use it for?
Microsoft 365 Copilot is worth exploring when your task involves data & spreadsheets, writing & communication, meetings & notes. Start with a small task you understand so that you can judge the result.
Practical example: Ask for an explanation of a workbook formula and validate it using known input values.
Suggested for: Accountants & finance, Business owners, Teachers & students, Marketers.
Official access & downloads
Check Microsoft’s setup guidance for your eligible Microsoft 365 subscription, organisation and device.
Official access & installation options ↗Chat and in-app capabilities differ. Check your eligible Microsoft 365 plan, add-on and admin settings. Choose downloads only from the vendor or the app stores linked by it.Pros and cons
These are practical editorial considerations, not comparative benchmark results.
Pros
- Brings assistance into supported document, spreadsheet and meeting workflows.
- Can use permitted work context within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Cons
- In-app functionality depends on licences, configuration and permissions.
- Workbook interpretations and meeting summaries still require verification.
Watch an introduction
Microsoft 365 Copilot Tutorial – Beginner’s Guide
Get started in three steps
- Confirm licence eligibility and your organisation’s approved setup.
- Open Copilot in a supported app and select permitted content.
- Ask for a specific draft or explanation; check sources and calculations.
Before relying on the result: Check facts, figures, permissions and any terms that apply to your intended use. Practise with sample data rather than confidential client material.
Continue learning
Explore our related practical guide →Sources & review notes
Official product / access source ↗ · Introductory video listing ↗
Official pages were consulted for access routes and product context. Availability, platform support and allowances can change. The pros and cons are AI for All’s editorial assessment of typical use.