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Share a Word document with a Copilot-generated summary Error
Has anyone had any success having Copilot generate a summary of a Word document when sharing? This recently became available but none of our Copilot users have seen it work. None of the files are...
It seems to be an issue with Copilot generating summaries for shared Word documents even though it's a recently introduced feature. Here's what you can gather from the information provided:
Shared Document Summary Not Working: Multiple users are reporting Copilot not generating summaries for shared Word documents.
Encryption Not the Cause: The documents are confirmed to be unencrypted, eliminating a potential cause mentioned in requirements.
Possible Upcoming Fix: The user expresses hope for a future solution.
While there's no confirmed fix yet, here are some alternative approaches:
Work with Local Copy: If possible, download a local copy of the document and try generating a summary with Copilot.
Summarize Manually: Unfortunately, this might be the only option for now if a local copy isn't feasible.
It might be helpful to report this issue to Microsoft directly through their support channels. This can raise awareness and potentially expedite a solution. You can find their support contact information on the Microsoft website.
Shared Document Summary Not Working: Multiple users are reporting Copilot not generating summaries for shared Word documents.
Encryption Not the Cause: The documents are confirmed to be unencrypted, eliminating a potential cause mentioned in requirements.
Possible Upcoming Fix: The user expresses hope for a future solution.
While there's no confirmed fix yet, here are some alternative approaches:
Work with Local Copy: If possible, download a local copy of the document and try generating a summary with Copilot.
Summarize Manually: Unfortunately, this might be the only option for now if a local copy isn't feasible.
It might be helpful to report this issue to Microsoft directly through their support channels. This can raise awareness and potentially expedite a solution. You can find their support contact information on the Microsoft website.
