Copilot Chat provides secure, AI-powered conversations grounded in web data and it’s included automatically with your Microsoft 365 subscription. No additional license required.
AI chat grounded in the web and powered by advanced large language models (LLMs)
Copilot Chat delivers fast, context‑aware answers by combining powerful LLM capabilities with real‑time web grounding. This ensures responses are not only intelligent but also up‑to‑date, relevant, and aligned with Microsoft’s responsible AI standards. Users can ask questions, analyze information, summarize content, or generate ideas—all within a secure, enterprise‑grade environment.
Side-by-side experience inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote
Copilot appears directly beside familiar Microsoft 365 apps, providing assistance without disrupting workflow.
This integrated, side‑panel experience makes Copilot feel like a built‑in collaborator across apps.
- In Word, it drafts text, rewrites, summarizes, and creates outlines.
- In Excel, it explains formulas, analyzes trends, and generates charts using natural language.
- In PowerPoint, it builds or enhances presentations based on prompts or imported documents.
- In Outlook, it summarizes email threads, drafts replies, and extracts key actions.
- In OneNote, it organizes notes, surfaces insights, and helps generate content.
This integrated, side‑panel experience makes Copilot feel like a built‑in collaborator across apps.
File upload, image generation, and Copilot Pages included as standard features
Users can upload documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, and more for Copilot to analyze, summarize, or transform. Image generation capabilities allow for the creation of visuals, mockups, graphics, and ideas using natural language prompts. Copilot Pages provides an AI-enhanced workspace where users can gather inputs, generate structured content, and manage information in a unified digital canvas.
Enterprise data protection with IT controls and admin management options
Copilot Chat is built with Microsoft’s security, compliance, and privacy at the core. Customer data stays within the Microsoft cloud boundary and is protected by enterprise-grade safeguards. Administrators gain fine‑grained control over access, data handling policies, and usage reporting. Features align with corporate governance requirements, giving organizations confidence in safe AI adoption.
Accessible via web, Edge sidebar, Teams, and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
Copilot Chat is available wherever users work—on the web, directly in the Edge browser sidebar, embedded in Microsoft Teams, and through the dedicated Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This multi‑surface availability ensures users can access AI assistance whether they’re drafting a document, browsing the web, collaborating with colleagues, or working on the go.
Perfect for
Quick research, summarizing content, brainstorming ideas, generating images, and accessing AI support directly in your flow of work.
While Copilot Chat provides general AI assistance, the full Microsoft 365 Copilot upgrade gives organizations deeper, secure AI integration by connecting directly to your organizational data through Microsoft Graph.
What You Get with the Paid Copilot
AI grounded in both web and organizational data
Copilot combines public information with your company’s documents, emails, chats, and workflows to deliver context‑aware answers and insights
Ability to create and use custom agents for business-specific workflows
Build and deploy specialized AI agents tailored to your team's processes—automating repeated tasks, assisting with operations, and supporting unique workflows.
Advanced work automation across projects, documents, communications, and insights
Streamline projects, document creation, communications, and analytics with richer automation capabilities that go beyond what the free version offers.
Optimized experiences across the full Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Unlock optimized capabilities in Teams, Outlook, Excel, OneNote, Power BI, Word, and more—helping you work faster, collaborate better, and make data‑driven decisions.
Perfect for organizations that want:
Deeper insights, automation of repetitive tasks, and improved operational efficiency powered by their own internal data.
Whether you use the free Copilot Chat or the full Microsoft 365 Copilot, both can significantly enhance productivity.
Streamline workflows with AI-generated content, summaries, insights, and recommendations
Copilot accelerates daily operations by creating first drafts, synthesizing information, and delivering context-aware guidance.
Accelerate decision-making with faster data analysis and real‑time support inside apps
AI-powered insights help teams interpret data quickly, uncover trends, and make informed decisions directly within the tools they already use.
Reduce time spent on repetitive tasks
Automate routine work such as email drafting, document creation, meeting summaries, scheduling, and planning—freeing teams to focus on higher-value activities.
Support teams with built‑in security, privacy, and enterprise‑grade protection
Copilot is designed with Microsoft’s comprehensive security framework, ensuring organizational data stays protected and compliant.
Productivity Scenarios:
- Summarizing long emails or documents
- Generating first drafts of presentations or reports
- Extracting insights from data
- Creating plans, checklists, or structured documents
- Automating steps through agents and workflows
Ready to Get Started?
Whether your organization is exploring Copilot for the first time or planning to scale AI adoption, both options provide valuable tools to work smarter. Use Copilot Chat for free - great for everyday tasks Upgrade to Microsoft 365 Copilot - unlock deeper data-connected AI for your business.
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