Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC GA Update
Exciting news for Federal Civilian and SLG customers! Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC is set for General Availability on October 15, 2024 (pending US Government authorization). Key features coming in October: AI-powered tools in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams Graph-grounded chat for quick data access Intelligent meeting recaps March 2025 will bring even more capabilities like real-time meeting summaries and task automation. Security & Compliance: Fully aligned with Microsoft 365 GCC standards. :loudspeaker: Read the full blog for more details!How To Reference Files Using Copilot In Word By Copy Pasting The URL
First off, I have no idea why what I'm about to type is not published in the existing Copilot in Word training materials produced by Microsoft. Nevertheless, if you are trying to use the pre-fetched files or trying to type in file names and they aren't showing up....here is how to get around all of that. Also, it does require some pre-work in step number 1 - but this is a one time deal. Search for clipboard settings in your Windows settings Tap the windows button on your keyboard and type clipboard...select "clipboard settings" Turn on "Clipboard History" to "On" if it isn't on already Navigate to the location of the file you want to reference (OneDrive/SharePoint) Open the details pane for the file and scroll down to the bottom to the "Path" section and click the icon. This copies the absolute URL (just the straight up path - no garbage included) to the file Repeat as necessary until you have up to 3 file paths copied Go to your Copilot prompt and type what you want to happen with the files you are about to reference from your clipboard (summarize, rewrite, create new file based on.....) Within that same prompt, hold down the windows button and press "V" This will bring up your clipboard history (if you followed the 1st step above correctly) Now you can paste in the URLs of the files you want to reference You will know the files were found/accepted after you hit the space bar as the URL will resolve into a hyperlink with the title of the file 3 files is currently the max you can reference in one prompt Yes this is a bit manual - however I see no other way to reference a file if it doesn't show up in the prefetch window or when you start typing the name of the file. Update! After you go through the steps above, when you come back later....typing out the file name seems to work. I guess there is some caching going on. Good luck and please let us know if this works for you!
Why does Copilot stop answering?
Frequently when using Copilot, it will stop answering with a message insisting on a change of topic. These refusals to respond don't seem to be associated with the topic under discussion or any objectionable material, but are entirely random. Starting a new topic and restating the unanswered question just gives the same "change topic" message. The only fix is to shut Copilot down and try again later. Needless to say, this is suboptimal. Does anyone know what's going on around here and how to fix it?Welcome to the Microsoft 365 Copilot community!
Greetings, IT admins, tech enthusiasts and Microsoft 365 enthusiasts alike! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Microsoft 365 Copilot community-a hub where admins and users gather to explore the possibilities and harness the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Check out our first blog post in the community about how to get ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot. The Copilot community serves as a collaborative space where users can connect, share ideas, and collaborate on all things Microsoft 365 Copilot. Whether you're seeking tips and tricks to enhance productivity, looking to learn more about Microsoft AI, or are curious about Copilot, we’ve created this space for you. Expect digital events, like Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA), engagements with Microsoft experts and engineers, vibrant discussions with fellow Microsoft 365 users, advice from pros, and the latest news on updates and releases for Copilot. In addition to this community, check out this helpful article on Microsoft AI help and learning to get a broader understanding of how Microsoft is approaching AI and get oriented to what’s coming. Together, let's elevate our skills, empower our organizations, and embark on an exciting journey of digital transformation with Microsoft 365 Copilot! Explore. Engage. Empower. Welcome to the Microsoft 365 Copilot Community!Microsoft 365 Copilot: Wave 2 AMA
We are excited to announce the Microsoft 365 Copilot: Wave 2 AMA on Thursday, September 19 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time! This is your opportunity to ask our team of experts questions following the big announcements from the Microsoft 365 Copilot: Wave 2 event. What's New? We’ll dive into all the latest innovations, including: Copilot Pages in Bizchat: AI-powered collaboration Python in Excel: Advanced data analysis New enhancements in PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and Word Copilot agents and Agent Builder How Does It Work? This is a chat-based event. Our experts will be on hand to answer your technical questions and provide best practices for leveraging Copilot features across Microsoft 365 apps. Whether you’re curious about AI-driven automation in Excel or Copilot’s privacy settings in Outlook, we’ve got you covered. To Participate: Post your questions in the event page comments section. You can submit questions early or engage during the live session. Each question should be posted as a new comment to keep the discussion flowing smoothly. This AMA will be held exclusively in the comments section—there are no video or live meeting components. Topics You Can Ask About: AI-powered collaboration with Copilot Pages in BizChat Python in Excel for advanced analytics Enhancements in PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook (narrative building, meeting summaries, email prioritization) Copilot agents and how to automate workflows Best practices for using Copilot across Microsoft 365 apps Don’t miss this chance to engage directly with the engineers and product experts behind Microsoft 365 Copilot, and discover how these new features can transform your workflow. Mark your calendar, bring your questions, and get ready for an engaging and informative session! Note:This is a chat-based event. There is no video or live meeting component. Questions and answers will appear in the Comments section below. Please post each question as a new comment. Comments are now open
Copilot Prompt Limit Difference Between Licenses
Hello, Based on a user's M365/O365 license, are prompt character limits changed for Copilot for M365 prompts? For example, a user assigned a Business Basic license has a 2,000-character limit for prompts, and a user assigned an Office 365 E3 license has a 4,000 character-limit for prompts. Why is this the case? Does licensing change anything with prompt limits? Thank you
Copilot for Outlook error - The thread is too long so we couldn't consider all of the conversation
Hello Community, While replying to a mail chain which has many mail in the mail thread, Draft with Copilot shows error as "The thread is too long so we couldn't consider all of the conversation history. Make sure to check the draft." I couldn't find any known issues as such with Copilot for Outlook or any fix to it. Please let me know if you have faced such issue and the solution / workaround which helped you. Thank you
how to make custom created copilot to appear in the list of "Start with a new template"?
Hello Everyone, Thank you so much in advance for your response and help. I have created custom copilot in Copilot studio. And I want to make it appear in the list of other below mentioned templates in the section of "Start with a new templates" beside safe travels, store operations, weather etc. is there any way to make it appear there with other templates? Thank you. please reply to this thread if anyone knows! I really appreciate it.. #copilot #template
Copilot, Sharepoint Online, and LLM Training Data
When one creates a Copilot for a SPO site, what data becomes part of the model's training? Are prompts used by msft in training the model? Is any part of the site data or AI's reponses used in training the model? This is a critical issue for any organization with protected data, like law firms, health care delivery orgs, etc.
Work /.Web toggle dissapears from Copilot on Edge/Windows
For a Copilot for Microsoft 365, a licensed user, sees the Work (graph-grounded chat) / Web toggle. At some point, the switch just disappears. It might appear the next day, or at random and then, disappear again. Completely at random times. At the same time, the same problem happens on bing.com/chat, where the toggle also comes and goes.
