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Copilot for Microsoft 365 AMA: Engage with Experts Live on January 17th
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I have found Co-Pilot free version to be my new way of learning on just about everything I have ever struggled with on Microsoft's products. I have been using Excel like I have never used it before simply because I can ask my computer questions while it sits on the side speaking answers back to me. I have now signed up for the Pro Version and was a little distressed they had no instructions on "enabling" it in Office, I had to go search the web because not even Co-Pilot was ready to tell me to update the license in Word to make it happen, that was not told to me in an email or anywhere actually. ANYWAY
The problem is it no longer speaks answers back to me, I now have to wait until it is done with the sometimes-lengthy answer, and the tap a button to "hear" it speak back. The future will bring real time conversation with the AI, and this was a close second. But this new way of having it speak back is quite cumbersome compared to having it simply begin speaking the answer. Although I myself am not disabled, I would have thought this feature would be a great thing for those that are.
The QUESTION IS: Will they be bringing this feature back? It was VERY helpful to continue what I was working on while the AI started speaking immediately after I verbally spoke my question with the microphone button. Now, having to wait while, then hit a button every time I want to hear it speak. It is a giant step back in my productivity. I can live with it, but why do we have to, what was the logic behind this decision?
- GabeHoJan 19, 2024Former Employee
Hey Jim! Sorry for the delayed response, and thank you for the feedback! I recommend reaching out to our specific helpdesk on the issue. You can do that here https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Accessibility/disability-answer-desk?activetab=contact-pivot%3aprimaryr8