But what is Copilot, and what can you do with it?

What Is Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-based assistant that Microsoft is rolling out across its operating systems and apps.

An example of Copilot citing sources

Copilot will act differently and do different tasks depending on the app that you invoked it in.

If you talk to it through a online window, it acts similar to ChatGPT.

You’ll also find Copilot across Microsoft’s Office apps.

An image of a corgi generated by Copilot

How to Access Microsoft Copilot

Accessing Microsoft Copilot is different depending on the app.

We’ll show you how to access Microsoft Copilot in all its forms.

However, before you do, double-check you have your operating system updated to Windows 11 23H2 or later.

Copilot creating a FizzBuzz test in C#

Seehow to check your build and version of Windows 11if you’re not sure.

If you don’t see it, right-poke the taskbar, clickTaskbar tweaks, then enable Copilot.

Open Edge, then look for the sidebar on the right.

pick the Copilot icon; it’s the one right at the top.

Just head over tocopilot.microsoft.comand you’ll be ready to go.

It should work the same way as the prior service.

However, you do need an active Microsoft 365 subscription for Copilot to work.

Some apps will have Copilot launch the instant you boot it up.

In other apps, you gotta poke it out of hiding from the ribbon.

What Are the Copilot Conversation Styles?

If you want to read about a specific topic, ask Copilot about it.

you’re able to then follow these links and use these same sources in your own research.

Copilot supports the powerful DALL-E 3 image generator; just ask it to draw something for you.

Check outhow to use DALL-E 3 on Copilot (formerly Bing)for more information.