Microsoft is launching an update for its Copilot application on Windows, which allows users to create documents and link to external accounts directly from the chat interface. Initially, this update will be available to all Windows Insiders, with a broader rollout planned for all Windows 11 users.
The new features enable the creation of Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and PDFs. As stated by Microsoft’s Copilot team, “With just a prompt, you can instantly transform ideas, notes, and data into shareable and editable documents without any additional steps or tools needed.”
For responses exceeding 600 characters, Copilot will automatically provide a default export button. This functionality allows users to send the generated text directly to a Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or PDF file.
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Additionally, users will have the option to connect Copilot to their Outlook or Gmail accounts, an opt-in feature that enables the AI assistant to retrieve content from these online services. For example, a user might request Copilot to find all invoices from a particular company in their inbox or to obtain the email address of a contact.
This connection must be explicitly set up by the user in the “connectors” section of the application. The complete list of supported services for integration includes OneDrive, Outlook, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts.
This update to the Copilot application on Windows comes ahead of a new OneDrive application that Microsoft plans to launch in the coming year. The revamped OneDrive Windows app is expected to feature a new gallery view, improved editing capabilities, and AI-powered slideshows.
