Part 5: Prompt Library + Slash — Building an All-in-One UX
TL;DR: Library = foundation, Slash = acceleration, 365 expansion = vision. The Problem We reuse the same prompts (summaries, draft replies, comparisons), but they get buried in chat history. Copy-paste is clumsy—especially for digital beginners. 👉As developers, we must design inclusivity + efficiency into Copilot. 1) Prompt Library in the Sidebar (for beginners, explained to developers) Save directly from chat Organize by category One-click insert Purpose: support beginners and seniors who struggle with bookmarks or copy-paste. For developers, this is the inclusivity baseline—without it, a large segment is left behind. 2) Slash Commands (for experienced users, including developers) /summary → instant draft in Word /diagram → structure in PowerPoint /reply → email text in Outlook Excel: handled via a command palette outside the cell (e.g., Ctrl+/) to avoid input conflicts. Why it matters (dev): Proven Loop “/” mechanism → technically low lift Keeps advanced users in flow High ROI: minimal engineering, massive UX payoff 3) Expand Slash Across Microsoft 365 Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel. Unified command style = unified Copilot UX. 👉 That’s what makes Copilot the true all-in-one entry point. Why It Matters Inclusivity: Library ensures no one is excluded Efficiency: Slash preserves flow for advanced users Unified UX: consistent across all 365 apps Cost-effective: small feature, outsized impact 👉 Next step for devs: prototype Library (save/insert) + basic Slash picker in Word, using the Loop “/” pattern. Dogfood, then fan-out. Stay tuned — Part 6: “Microsoft, let’s move forward together!” ✅ 第5弾：プロンプトライブラリ＋スラッシュ ― オールインワンUXへの布石 要点: ライブラリ＝基盤、スラッシュ＝推進力、365展開＝未来像。 課題 「また同じプロンプト使いたいのに、どこだっけ？」 要約、返信下書き、比較…。気づけばチャット履歴に埋もれ、コピペ探しの旅に。 特に初心者やシニアには、この“コピペ頼み”が大きな壁になります。 👉 Copilotが“入口”を名乗るなら、ここを放置するのは致命的。 解決の二本柱 ① サイドバーのプロンプトライブラリ（弱者を救う基盤） チャットから直接保存 カテゴリ整理 ワンクリック呼び出し 「ブックマーク？コピペ？」で迷う層を置き去りにしない。 開発者にとってはこれは包括性の最低ライン。 ② スラッシュ呼び出し（経験者を加速する推進力） /要約 → Wordで即ドラフト /図解 → PowerPointで構造化 /返信 → Outlookで定型文展開 Excelは「セル外コマンドパレット（例：Ctrl+/）」で衝突回避すれば十分対応可能 既にLoopで実証済みの「/」を流用できる。 👉低工数・高ROIで、経験者はフローを途切れさせずに走り続けられる。 ③ 365全体への展開（未来を形づくるビジョン） Word、PowerPoint、Outlook、Excelで共通の操作スタイル。 👉Copilotを真のオールインワン入口に。 なぜ重要か 包括性： ライブラリで誰も取り残さない 効率性： スラッシュで流れを止めない 統一感： 365全体で同じUX コスパ： 小さな実装で大きな効果 ライブラリ＝基盤、スラッシュ＝推進力、365展開＝未来像。 次回、第6弾は 「Microsoftよ、ともに行こう！」
Copilot returning document context error
I was using Copilot in PowerPoint to create presentations from Word files, without problems. Without changing anything, PowerPoint suddenly started returning an error when I opened the Copilot pane. This issue is only occurring on one computer, whereas my other laptop, using the same account, is working properly. I have tried signing out/in of my account and also reinstalling 365 on this computer. Error code: Error Message: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'DocumentContext') Error Stack: TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'DocumentContext') at https://fa000000129.resources.office.net/033f92d3-bc6d-439a-858a-a17acf70360a/1.0.2509.1003/en-us_web/appchat.js:1:841804 at Object.useMemo (https://fa000000129.resources.office.net/033f92d3-bc6d-439a-858a-a17acf70360a/1.0.2509.1003/en-us_web/taskpane.js:2:100202) at t.useMemo (https://fa000000129.resources.office.net/033f92d3-bc6d-439a-858a-a17acf70360a/1.0.2509.1003/en-us_web/taskpane.js:2:34060) at _i (https://fa000000129.resources.office.net/033f92d3-bc6d-439a-858a-a17acf70360a/1.0.2509.1003/en-us_web/appchat.js:1:841672) at ua (https://fa000000129.resources.office.net/033f92d3-bc6d-439a-858a-a17acf70360a/1.0.2509.1003/en-us_web/taskpane.js:2:94279) at Xl (https://fa000000129.resources.office.net/033f92d3-bc6d-439a-858a-a17acf70360a/1.0.2509.1003/en-us_web/taskpane.js:2:146207) at zu (https://fa000000129.resources.office.net/033f92d3-bc6d-439a-858a-a17acf70360a/1.0.2509.1003/en-us_web/taskpane.js:2:133543) at Iu (https://fa000000129.resources.office.net/033f92d3-bc6d-439a-858a-a17acf70360a/1.0.2509.1003/en-us_web/taskpane.js:2:133471) at Ou (https://fa000000129.resources.office.net/033f92d3-bc6d-439a-858a-a17acf70360a/1.0.2509.1003/en-us_web/taskpane.js:2:133334) at Cu (https://fa000000129.resources.office.net/033f92d3-bc6d-439a-858a-a17acf70360a/1.0.2509.1003/en-us_web/taskpane.js:2:130331)
Copilot in PowerPoint: Status of Word-from-OneDrive Feature for Personal Accounts
I’m trying to get clarity on the availability of a particular Copilot capability in PowerPoint for personal Microsoft accounts. From Microsoft’s guidance, Copilot Pro users with personal (non-work) accounts should have the option to build a presentation directly from a Word file stored in OneDrive. This is reportedly done by selecting a paperclip icon or entering “/” in the Create a presentation command to choose the Word document. Here’s what I’m experiencing: - In both PowerPoint desktop and web, there’s no paperclip icon, and typing “/” doesn’t surface any OneDrive files. - In Word for the web, I can connect to a document, but the desktop version doesn’t provide this option. - I’ve seen mixed reports online—some say it’s working, others suggest it’s only live for Microsoft 365 Insider builds or specific regions. I’d like to know: 1. Is this feature currently active for all personal accounts with Copilot Pro? 2. Could it be restricted to certain build versions, Insider channels, or geographic areas? 3. Are there prerequisites (AutoSave, file location in OneDrive, privacy settings, etc.) needed to make the option appear? Any official confirmation on whether this is rolled out globally and the exact requirements would be very helpful.10 Ways Microsoft 365 Copilot Can Supercharge Your Daily Workflow
Artificial Intelligence has stepped out of the realm of buzzwords and into the daily rhythm of modern work. At the forefront of this shift is Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI-powered assistant embedded into the tools you already use—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more. Whether you’re juggling meetings, analyzing data, or creating content, Copilot is designed to save time, boost creativity, and automate repetitive tasks. Here are 10 practical ways Microsoft 365 Copilot can transform your daily workflow. https://dellenny.com/10-ways-microsoft-365-copilot-can-supercharge-your-daily-workflow/Top 10 things to try first with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Top 10 Things to Try First with Microsoft 365 Copilot, whether you're a student, professional, or business user: 🔹 1. Draft Emails Instantly in Outlook Try: “Draft a follow-up email thanking the client for their time and summarizing our key discussion points.” Copilot helps generate professional, personalized emails in seconds, saving time and ensuring clarity. 🔹 2. Summarize Meetings in Microsoft Teams Try: “Summarize this meeting and list the next steps for each participant.” Copilot provides real-time or post-meeting summaries with tasks and decisions, even if you joined late. 🔹 3. Create Reports in Word Try: “Generate a project status report based on this data and meeting notes.” Copilot drafts reports, adds structure, and improves language using context from your documents. 🔹 4. Generate Presentations in PowerPoint Try: “Create a 5-slide presentation from this Word document with visuals and bullet points.” Transform written content into engaging slides, complete with design and layout suggestions. 🔹 5. Analyze Data in Excel Try: “Analyze sales trends for Q1 and highlight key takeaways in a chart.” Copilot simplifies complex Excel tasks like creating pivot tables, charts, and forecasting models using natural language. 🔹 6. Create Meeting Agendas in Outlook or Word Try: “Make a meeting agenda for the upcoming product strategy session.” It can pull topics, timelines, and goals from previous documents and emails. 🔹 7. Summarize Long Email Threads Try: “Summarize this email conversation and tell me what decisions were made.” Great for catching up quickly without scrolling through dozens of replies. 🔹 8. Brainstorm Ideas in Word or OneNote Try: “Suggest 10 marketing campaign ideas for a new fitness app launch.” Copilot helps with ideation and creativity, turning prompts into usable content or outlines. 🔹 9. Translate and Rephrase Content Try: “Translate this paragraph into Spanish and make it more concise.” Perfect for multilingual teams or when you need to adapt tone and clarity for your audience. 🔹 10. Automate Tasks in Microsoft Loop or Planner Try: “Create a task list with deadlines and assign tasks from this project brief.” Copilot can create and manage tasks directly from conversations or documents, streamlining project management.
What the hack is a "Microsoft 365 Copilot Bizchat"?
I am taking a training course on learn.microsoft and this word "Microsoft 365 Copilot Bizchat" just came out of nowhere... I went few slides/pages of the training course and even googled it but there is no definition or clarification of it either sigh... What is that
