Microsoft Copilot has been there in the latest version of Windows 11 for quite some time now, and if you have just started using it, you should know a few things to get the best out of this AI tool. Here are some of the best Microsoft Copilot tips and tricks that you should know to get the best possible result.
Best Microsoft Copilot tips and tricks you should know
Some of the best Microsoft Copilot tips and tricks are:
- Choose a conversation style
- Add Copilot to context menu
- Use Copilot to open apps
- Use Copilot to turn on/off settings
- Voice search
- Image search
- Generate AI image
- Summarize long paragraphs
- Ask definite question
- Use Copilot in Office apps.
1] Choose a conversation style
When you open Microsoft Copilot for the very first time, it asks only one question to get started – conversation style. Conversation style is nothing but a way to get your answers. There are three styles – More Creative, More Balanced, and More Precise. If you are looking for a high-end job, it is recommended to go with the More Balanced option since it creates human-like answers.
On the other hand, the More Precise style is for those who want to use some specific things such as mathematical calculations, lists of something that is too specific, writing something on a specific topic, etc.
Read: Windows 11 Copilot Download, Install, Features, Settings, Remove
2] Add Copilot to context menu
By default, Microsoft Copilot appears on the right-hand side of your screen when you press Win+C or click on the respective Taskbar icon. However, if you want to use it right from the context menu, that is possible too. For that, you need the help of Registry Editor. You can go through this guide to learn how you can add Copilot to the context menu.
3] Use Copilot to open apps
Not only just finding answers, but Copilot can also be used to open apps as well. For example, you want to open a browser or an Office app such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. In such situations, you can ask your AI companion to open it for you. All you need is a simple command such as open Microsoft Word or open Google Chrome. Start the command with “open” to open an app.
However, you cannot close an open app using Copilot. If you enter a command starting with “close,” it returns an incorrect answer.
Read: How to use Copilot in Windows 11
4] Use Copilot to turn on/off settings
Apart from opening apps, you can use Copilot to turn on or off system settings. As Windows Settings comes with tons of things here and there, it might be difficult for you to remember the location of a specific option. If so, you do not need to open the Windows Settings panel to enable or disable a specific option.
Instead, you can use Copilot to get the job done. For example, if you want to enable dark mode, you can simply give a command like this – turn on dark mode. On the other hand, if you want to disable dark mode, you can use the term “turn off.”
Note: After testing several settings with this command, we can say that you would get the best result when you add turn on/off instead of enable/disable or activate/deactivate. Also, not all the options can be turned on or off. As of today, it works best with an option that comes with a toggle button.
5] Voice search
If you are tired of typing, you can always use the voice search option. For that, you must enable the microphone to be used by Copilot. Once done, you can click on the microphone icon and start giving your command. No matter what you want to get, you can ask it using your microphone.
6] Image search
It is one of the best things that Copilot has housed so far. At times, you might want to know what an image is all about. For example, you have got an image of a fruit on Facebook, but you do not know the name of it. In such situations, you upload the image or provide the direct link to it and ask Copilot to find the name. Alternatively, if you have an image of text, you can extract it as well.
To use this option, you need to click on the image search icon and upload the image or share the link. Then, you can ask your question manually.
7] Generate AI image
It is another way of using Copilot. Let’s say you want to get an image of something and are not happy with readily available online images. In those moments, you can generate an AI image. For that, you must provide precise information that you want to include in an image. That said, instead of saying, “create an image of tom and jerry,” say, “create an image of tom and jerry sitting on a bench looking at a bird.”
It may take a while, but the result will be amazing. Once you see the images, you can click on them to download the photo to your computer.
8] Summarize long paragraphs
We often do not want to read long paragraphs – especially when it is not an interesting topic. No worries! Copilot can be used to summarize your boring paragraphs as well. All you need to do is to enter the text you want to shorten and give a command like “summarize this paragraph in N words.”
The result is instant. Most importantly, you would learn what the paragraph is saying in your desired word count.
9] Ask a definite question
It is the most important thing you should remember while using Copilot. This AI tool shows answers based on the questions you ask. Therefore, you need to remember a few things:
- Make a platform first. That said, instead of saying write a medical leave application, ask it to write something like this – write a medical leave application from 12th December to 20th December describing [your medical issue].
- Edit your result. Once you get the result, but you are not happy with it, you can give it more information about what you want, how you want, etc.
10] Use Copilot in Office apps
It is possible to use Copilot in other apps as well. For example, you can use Copilot in most of the Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, Outlook, etc.
- How to use Copilot in PowerPoint
- How to use Microsoft Copilot in Word
- How to use Copilot in Excel
- How to use Copilot in Outlook
- How to use Copilot in OneNote
That’s all! I hope these tips will help you use Copilot.
Also read: How to use Copilot in Microsoft Edge
What is the best way to use Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot can be used in many ways on your computer. However, if you want to get the best results, you must follow some parameters. For example, you should always ask definite questions instead of random ones to get what you are looking for exactly. Apart from that, you can also follow the aforementioned tips and tricks to use Microsoft Copilot in the best possible way.
Read: How to enable and use Copilot in Loop
How do I experience Microsoft Copilot?
To use or experience Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11, you need to update your computer to the latest version. As it comes as an in-built functionality, there is no option to download the app. Once you are with the latest version, you can press Win+C to open Copilot.
