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Master the Art of Prompting

Be clear, specific, and provide context in your prompts. The better your input, the better Copilot's output will be. Experiment with different phrasing and details to refine your results.

Permalink (link directly to this tip). Added by Rich, 20 Apr 2025

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Iterate and Refine

Don't settle for the first response. If Copilot's initial answer isn't quite right, edit your prompt or ask follow-up questions to guide it towards the desired outcome.

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Leverage Copilot Across Microsoft 365 Apps

Remember that Copilot is integrated into various applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Understand its capabilities within each app to maximise its potential for different tasks.

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Summarise and Catch Up Quickly

Use Copilot to quickly get up to speed on long email threads, meeting transcripts, or documents. This can save significant time and help you grasp the key information rapidly.

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Draft Content Efficiently

Whether it's an email, a document draft, or even presentation slides, Copilot can help you kick-start the content creation process, overcoming writer's block and providing a solid starting point.

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Transform and Repurpose Information

Ask Copilot to transform existing content, such as turning meeting notes into an email summary or a document into a presentation outline.

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Prepare for Meetings

Utilise Copilot to get summaries of relevant emails and documents before a meeting, ensuring you are well-informed and can contribute effectively.

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Improve Your Writing

Use Copilot for suggestions on tone, clarity, and conciseness in your written communications, especially for important or sensitive messages.

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Stay Organised with Summaries

Employ Copilot to summarise your recent activity across emails and Teams messages, helping you prioritise tasks and manage your workload.

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Understand its Limitations and Verify Output

While powerful, Copilot is an AI and can occasionally generate inaccurate or inappropriate content. Always review and verify the information it provides before using it.

Permalink (link directly to this tip). Added by Rich, 20 Apr 2025

 

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