How to Use Microsoft 365 Copilot’s New AI Model for Faster Work

You’ve probably seen the pop-up: “Try Copilot in Word” or “Ask Copilot in Outlook.” The newest AI model behind Microsoft 365 Copilot is designed to do more of the thinking for you—so you can spend less time formatting spreadsheets and more time on the work that matters.

Below are four everyday ways to put the model to work today, without learning any code or switching apps.

Start with a blank page (or sheet)

The easiest place to begin is where you already spend your time: a blank document or spreadsheet.

1. Open a new Word file or Excel sheet.
2. In the Copilot sidebar (or the chat box at the bottom), type: “Turn these bullet points into a professional email draft.” If you paste five rough ideas, Copilot will write a polished version in seconds.
3. In Excel, try: “Summarise this table in three key points.” Copilot will pull out the main insights and even suggest a simple chart.

No manual formatting, no copy-pasting—just a clean result you can tweak or send.

Let it clean up your inbox

Emails pile up fast. Instead of writing every reply from scratch:

1. Open Outlook and select an email thread.
2. Click the Copilot icon and choose “Draft a response.”
3. Type a short instruction like: “Keep it friendly, offer two meeting times next week, and ask if they need anything else.” Copilot writes the reply, and you can edit or send it as-is.

For longer chains, ask: “Summarise this conversation in one paragraph.” Copilot will pull the key points so you can catch up in seconds.

Turn messy notes into a slide deck

You’ve just finished a brainstorming session and have a page of scribbled ideas. Instead of staring at a blank PowerPoint:

1. Open a new PowerPoint file.
2. Paste your notes into the Copilot chat.
3. Type: “Turn these notes into a 5-slide presentation with a title slide, three content slides, and a closing slide.” Copilot will create the slides, add titles, and even suggest speaker notes.

You’ll get a professional-looking deck in minutes—ready to present or share.

Wrap-up

The newest AI model in Microsoft 365 Copilot isn’t about replacing your skills—it’s about giving you back the minutes you spend on busywork. Pick one routine task today (an email, a slide deck, or a spreadsheet), and let Copilot do the first draft. You’ll finish faster and still have the final say.