Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot is an artificial intelligence assistant from Microsoft that helps with writing, answering questions, planning, and everyday productivity tasks. It is available on the web, in Windows, and on mobile apps, and it can also work inside Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, and Outlook for users with the relevant subscription. Users interact with it through a chat, asking questions or requesting drafts in plain language.

Key Features

• Chat-based help with writing and questions
• Drafting for emails, documents, and messages
• Summaries of messages, documents, and meetings
• Help with spreadsheets and presentations
• Web search for current information
• Available on web, Windows, and mobile

Pricing

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

How it works

Copilot can draft emails and documents, summarise messages and meetings, explain topics, and help organise lists and plans. It can also help with spreadsheets, presentations, and simple coding tasks, and it can search the web for current information. Responses can be rewritten in a different tone or shortened for a quick reply. As with other AI assistants, users should check key facts and figures before sharing the output.

Office workers use Copilot to prepare emails, summarise long threads, and draft reports more quickly. Students use it to understand topics and plan assignments, while small business owners use it to write customer messages and organise tasks. It is most useful for people who already work with Microsoft products and want an assistant built into that environment.

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