BitsnBytes-Winter2024-2025

Bits & bytes Winter 2024-2025 14 Sherry Marchand, CPMA Founder and Senior Consultant 540-660-1733 smarchand@coresolutions.biz Copilot: Microsoft 365 Chatbot and Ways to Use It A ccording to P. Gralla, (7 ways to use Microsoft Copilot right), Microsoft Copilot is a conversational interface that enables users to search information, generate text to summarize websites, and write emails. It also generates images using prompts. Users can even ask to write code in various computer languages, such as JavaScript, C, and Phyton. Copilot uses large language models (LLMs) to do its work and is based on Open AI’s GPT-4 model. Copilot for Microsoft 365 became available for all users on November 1, 2023, and offers a free subscription option. • Copilot Free: This version allows users to chat using text, voice, and images. It can also summarize documents and web pages, create images, and use plugins. • Copilot Pro: Currently priced at $20 per user/ month, this version includes everything in the free version plus faster response and image creation during busy hours. Copilot is also available in select Microsoft 365 applications. • Copilot for Microsoft 365: This version is for businesses and is available at $30 per user/month. It includes Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams. Mike Underwood Director, Integrated Marketing, Communications and Brand Strategy 609-759-5096 munderwood@ixpcorp.com www.ixpcorp.com Microsoft Copilot How to Access Copilot 1. Windows 11 Taskbar Shortcut: • In Windows 11, users can launch Copilot by clicking on the ‘Copilot’ icon on the taskbar or using the Windows key + C shortcut. 2. Copilot App: • Install the Copilot application to a phone or computer. 3. Web Access: • Microsoft Edge has Copilot ready on the navigation pane. If the user is not already logged in, signing in to Microsoft365.com will be required. • If the user does not have Microsoft Edge, Copilot can still be accessible through Bing, and sign-in is not required. 4. Microsoft 365 Apps: • If the user has a subscription, Copilot can be used in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Continued on page 15