Limitations of Copilot in Word

1. Targeted solutions
Constraint 1: Format modification issues
Alternative:
Let Copilot generate the content first
Apply styles manually (or record macros for batch processing)
Example command:
“Generate a piece of text with the title 'Project Summary', formatted with Markdown markup”
 Limitation 2: Content Length Limitations
Chunking Processing Tip:
“Continue above and write the subsequent 500 words starting with the 'Market Analysis' section”
Use Outline View:
Getting Copilot to Generate Content in Chunks
 Limitation #3: Data Accuracy
Validation step:
“Please provide 3 authoritative sources to support this idea”
Fact-checking command:
“Footnote the data cited in this paragraph with the source”
2. enterprise-level constraint response
Document Permission Issues:
Make sure Copilot has permission to access:
SharePoint/OneDrive files
Encrypted documents need to be decrypted first
 Sensitive data handling:
Enable Purview Compliance tab:
Automatically block sensitive information (e.g. credit card numbers)
3.Tips to improve efficiency
 Optimal command structure:
“Generate an academic paper format on [topic]:  
1. 500 word abstract (with 3 subheadings)  
2. 5 key data points (in tabular form)  
3. 2 arguments for and against controversial points”  
Avoid vague requests:
 “Help me improve this document.”
“Change this text from colloquial to formal business style”