What is Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant for personal and work use. Using Copilot is like having a helpful partner working alongside you to help you research, find information, and create content. Depending on your specific needs, there are multiple Microsoft Copilot services that you can use.
Microsoft Copilot for individuals
For individuals, Copilot is an AI companion that can help you with personal tasks such as finding information on the web, writing content, and generating images.
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is available without subscription for personal use. You can use Microsoft Copilot for free by:
- Using the Microsoft Copilot web site.
- Using the Copilot pane in Microsoft Edge.
- Downloading the Microsoft Copilot app.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions and offers secure, AI chat grounded in the web with enterprise data protection. Copilot Chat includes features like file upload, image generation, and access to pay-as-you-go agents. Unlike Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat is not grounded in organizational content like files, emails, or chats as part of the chat experience—it is grounded in data from the web only.
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To learn more about Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and compare features and capabilities, see Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Microsoft 365 Copilot for organizations
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered assistant for business organizations, integrating Copilot into apps and services like Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, and others. By connecting to your organization's data through the Microsoft Graph and providing a centralized Copilot portal through Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot makes it easy to find relevant documents and information, summarize email threads and meeting transcripts, and streamline business processes and collaboration.
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To learn more about Microsoft 365 Copilot, see the Microsoft 365 Copilot page.