Conversation Modes: Quick, Think Deeper, Deep Research
Depending on the complexity of your question, you may want Microsoft Copilot to invoke AI models that are faster or that can spend more time reasoning over a response. Copilot supports three different conversation modes:
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Quick: Provides straightforward, instantaneous responses.
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Think Deeper: Takes up to 30 seconds to provide a more thoughtful response.
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Deep Research: Takes between 3 to 6 minutes to conduct research and provide an in-depth response.
Advanced conversation modes are only available when signed in to Copilot.
How to use conversation modes in Microsoft Copilot
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Type a prompt into Copilot. All modes benefit from your prompt being as specific as possible.
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Press (or tap) the up arrow button next to your prompt and select an appropriate mode to activate it and submit your prompt.
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Think Deeper and Deep Research may take some additional time to consider and respond to your prompt. During that time, Copilot will share its chain of thought while evaluating your prompt and preparing a response.
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After Copilot provides a response, you can continue to the same conversation mode to ask to ask follow-up questions. The selected mode will remain active until you disable it.
Think Deeper
Think Deeper is a conversation mode in Copilot that can provide more detailed, thoughtful responses. It enhances your interactions with Copilot, allowing for in-depth exploration of complex topics, nuanced perspectives, and detailed problem-solving.
Think Deeper is powered by OpenAI’s o3-mini model.
Use of Think Deeper in Copilot is not limited, but Copilot Pro users have priority access whenever capacity is limited. Think Deeper works in all supported Copilot regions and languages.
Example prompts to use with Think Deeper
Here are some prompt ideas to get you started with Think Deeper:
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“I have $15K to use on a home renovation. I’m deciding between a kitchen island, updated bathroom, or replacing the roof. What would increase the value of my home more over the next 3 years?”
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“I'm a front-end software engineer with four years of experience. Should I pursue a graduate degree? What are the pros and cons, things I should consider, and impact to my earning potential?”
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“I want to make sure I make the most of my last year of college. Can you help me plan what I should or shouldn’t do with my time? I want to get a good job right away but also enjoy my last year with friends and stay in touch with them after I graduate. I need to be ready financially to be out on my own.”
Deep Research
Deep Research is a conversation mode in Copilot that helps you dig into topics with even more rigor and depth. It’s designed to assist with methodical analysis, fact-based exploration, and comprehensive investigations. This mode is especially useful when you need clear, well-structured answers grounded in credible information.
Deep Research is only available to subscribers of Copilot Pro. You must be signed in to Copilot to use it. Deep Research is currently only available in English (US).
Example prompts to use with Deep Research
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“We’re planning to relocate to a different state for remote work. Can you compare cost of living, tax burden, healthcare access, and school quality between North Carolina, Colorado, and Oregon for a family of four?”
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“I’m choosing between a private high school with a strong academic reputation and a well-rated public magnet school for my child. Can you help assess long-term college placement outcomes, social development implications, and financial tradeoffs?”
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“I’m considering long-term care insurance for my aging parents. Can you walk me through the different policy types, cost structures, inflation riders, and likelihood of payout based on current demographic and actuarial trends?”
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