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Last updated: February 2026​​​​​​​

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​​​​​Microsoft 365 Copilot delivers quick, relevant, and current information in a conversational format, so you don't have to sift through multiple search results for answers.

Ask Copilot Chat questions about specific files, messages, or general information.

You can also interact with Microsoft 365 Copilot using a powerful set of voice capabilities. To learn how to use voice capabilities in Copilot, see Get started with voice features in Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Ask questions to Copilot Chat

  1. Open Copilot Chat and sign in with your work or school account.

  2. In the Message Copilot compose box, enter your prompt.

  3. When you're done, select Send.

Example questions to ask Copilot Chat

Here are some examples where Copilot can quickly retrieve the information you need, along with suggested prompts to get the information.

  • You want simple questions answered quickly, using information buried in your organization's data.

    Icon depicting a document with sparkles What is our company vacation policy?

    Icon depicting a document with sparkles What's our company policy on remote work?

  • You need to identify potential subject matter experts at work.

    Icon depicting a document with sparkles List some people who know a lot about [a topic] and include a sentence that describes their expertise.

  • You can't remember certain details about the next company conference.

    Icon depicting a document with sparkles When and where will the next company conference be held?

  • You want Copilot to surface information or insights from recent meetings or messages.

    Icon depicting a document with sparkles Help me catch up on meetings from yesterday.

    Icon depicting a document with sparkles Summarize my last recorded meeting.

  • You want to search for a meeting with people outside your organization.

    Icon depicting a document with sparkles When was my last meeting with Alice from Contoso?

Tip: If you want more information or results from Copilot, try the prompt Icon depicting a document with sparkles "Show me more."

More ways to work with Copilot Chat

How Copilot Chat works with and without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license

Get started with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Create content using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Frequently asked questions about Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

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