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Copilot Chat: Snack Pack #1

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Sep 15, 2025

Become a Copilot Chat pro.

Hungry? Grab your treat of choice—savory, sweet, crispy, or gooey—and come munch with us!

We're kicking off a five-part series of Copilot Chat "Snack Packs": bite-sized articles packed with tips and tricks to help you become a Copilot Chat pro.

Today, we're starting with the basics: accessing Copilot Chat. 

On PC and Mac:

Follow the download links below to install the Copilot Chat desktop app. Double-click the installer when prompted, and you're in. 

Windows: Microsoft Copilot - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store

MacOS: Microsoft Copilot on the Mac App Store

On Mobile:

Scan the QR code to download the app to your device.

Copilot Chat for Mobile
In Your Browser:

Prefer not to download anything? You can also access Copilot Chat from Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.

 

Once you're in, try starting a conversation in the prompt box. Not sure where to begin? No worries—use or tweak one of the suggested prompts to get going. Here are a few other handy entry points:

 

  • Reading a long article?
    Pop open the Copilot sidebar to get a quick, clear summary—no more word soup. 

 

 

  • In the middle of a meeting?
    Access Chat within Teams for a seamless, in-the-flow experience. 

     

 

  • Writing an email?
    Use Chat right inside Outlook to refine your writing and send polished messages—all in one place.

 

Take this information, chew on it 😉, and test it out in your daily workflows.

Next week, we'll be diving into prompting best practices. See you then!

Updated Sep 15, 2025
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