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These frequently asked questions (FAQ) describe the AI impact of App Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
What is App Builder?
App Builder is an agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot that lets you generate, save, and share apps for interactive prototypes, data visualization, and productivity tools for you or your team using natural language.
What can App Builder do?
Describe what you want in natural language, and App Builder generates app pages for your purpose in real time through an interactive, conversational experience. Iterate with App Builder to refine what it creates to adjust elements, layout, and functionality to match your vision.
What is App Builder’s intended use?
App Builder lets information workers create apps with Microsoft 365 context directly in Microsoft 365 Copilot. It uses AI to generate code from natural language descriptions, so you can quickly build apps that fit your needs. This tool helps you work faster and makes sure your apps are functional and look good.
How is App Builder evaluated? What metrics measure performance?
We measure how often the agent generates syntactically correct code, check that the generated app functionality meets the requirements based on the user’s request, and test the quality of the generation from a UX perspective.
We also evaluate the agent to make sure it satisfies Microsoft’s responsible AI principles.
What are the limitations of App Builder? How can users minimize the impact of App Builder’s limitations when using the system?
The current limitations of App Builder include:
- The agent may have difficulty with complex design requirements.
- Apps can only connect to data in Microsoft Lists and do CRUD operations.
- You can't manually edit the generated code.
- App Builder supports images, context like people, tags, meetings, and documents such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to add meaningful detail to the input.
- App Builder is available only in English.
Users can minimize the impact of these limitations by giving clear descriptions of straightforward problems and testing the app thoroughly before sharing it with others.
What operational factors and settings allow for effective and responsible use of App Builder?
Effective and responsible use of generative pages involves setting clear guidelines for app design requirements and ensuring that makers provide crisp, well-defined descriptions. Regular training on best practices for using the tool and monitoring its performance can help maintain high standards. Additionally, incorporating feedback and continuously improving the app based on real-world usage can enhance its effectiveness.
Always test code thoroughly before making it available in production.
How do I provide feedback on App Builder?
Select a thumbs up or thumbs down response, and add comments to suggest improvements, report issues, or share your experience with the tool.