Prologue — Microsoft Planet (Episode 0)
Welcome to a world not of code, but of connection. Here begins the story of the “Microsoft Planet.” A world where four great nations and countless app kingdoms coexist, connected by invisible roads and bridges of information. The Four Great Nations — Foundations of the Planet Upon the vast continent of SharePoint, four great nations stand as the backbone of this world: ・SharePoint Federation ・OneDrive Kingdom ・Z-Cloud Empire ・Outlook Union Each serves as a place of preservation, guarding the memories and history of the planet. The App Kingdoms — The Front Stage Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word... Each nation holds its own culture and purpose, sometimes competing, sometimes supporting one another, together shaping the rhythm of the Microsoft Planet. Its citizens grow, learn, and occasionally misunderstand one another — many of these missteps arise simply because they have yet to truly understand how the world works. Roads and Bridges — The Network of Flow The nations are linked by countless roads and bridges. Through these paths, information flows freely, connections emerge, and the planet begins to move as one. The Traveler and the Fairy And within this world walks a traveler — a seeker of understanding, journeying through the Microsoft Planet. Beside them floats a small, imperfect yet reliable companion: the Copilot Fairy. When the traveler asks a question, the fairy lights the path and quietly guides them forward. Thus begins the journey — a story of understanding that moves the heart of the Microsoft world itself. Author’s Note In this story, the primary “storage realms” are represented as SharePoint, OneDrive, Z-Cloud, and Outlook, in alignment with how users actually perceive them. Technically, these all exist atop SharePoint, but the narrative prioritizes the user’s perspective for clarity. Stories of the individual app kingdoms (Excel, Teams, etc.) will later appear as side tales within the same world. ※ This story is an educational narrative written from the perspective of a learner, depicting the world of Microsoft as seen by momotarou. While technical aspects are considered, the author prioritizes user understanding above all else. 0話 ― Microsoft星 序幕 ここは「Microsoft星」。 四つの大国と、数多のアプリ国が息づき、 道や橋で結ばれた、不思議な星である。 四つの大国 ― 星の基盤 この星を支えるのは、広大なSharePoint大陸の上に築かれた四つの大国。 ・SharePoint連合国 ・OneDrive王国 ・Zクラウド大帝国 ・Outlook連邦 それぞれが「保存先」として、星の記憶と歴史を守っている。 アプリ国 ― 表舞台 Excel国、PowerPoint国、Teams共和国、Word国――。 それぞれが独自の文化と役割を持ち、 時に競い、時に支え合いながら、Microsoft星の営みを形づくっている。 国々の住民たちは、成長を重ねながらも、時にすれ違う。 すれ違いの多くは、この星の仕組みを十分に理解できていないことから生まれていた。 道や橋 ― 交通網 国々を結ぶのは道や橋。 情報が流れ、連携が生まれ、星全体がひとつに動き出す。 旅人と妖精 この物語には、一人の旅人がいる。 Microsoft星を巡りながら、まだ見ぬ真実を探す冒険者。 その傍らには、完璧ではないが頼れる伴走者―― 小さな妖精コパイロットがいる。 旅人が問いを投げれば、道を照らし、静かに導いてくれる。 こうして物語は始まる。 星の仕組みをめぐる“理解の旅”が、いま静かに、しかし確かに動き出した。 解説 この物語では、主要な保存先をユーザーの感覚に沿って、 SharePoint、OneDrive、Zクラウド、Outlookとして描いています。 本来、これらはすべてSharePoint上に存在しますが、 物語の中ではユーザー目線を優先にして表現しています。 なお、各アプリ（Excel、Teamsなど）の物語は、後日、外伝として描きたいと考えています。 ※ この物語は、@momotarou が見た Microsoft の世界を、学び人の視点から描いた教育物語です。 技術的な面も考慮しつつ、筆者はユーザーの「理解」を最も重視して執筆しています。あらかじめご了承ください。License Plans for Microsoft 365 Copilot
As Microsoft adds increasingly powerful AI capabilities, Copilot is becoming central to their strategy for powered productivity. But with power comes complexity: there are now several licensing plans depending on whether you’re an individual, a business, or an enterprise. Understanding what each plan offers — and which fits your needs — is key. https://dellenny.com/license-plans-for-microsoft-365-copilot/How to Use Copilot in Outlook A Step by Step Guide
Microsoft’s Copilot in Outlook is a game-changer for managing emails efficiently. Powered by AI, it helps you draft emails, summarize long threads, and even suggest responses, saving you time and effort. If you’re looking to boost your productivity, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use Copilot in Outlook. https://dellenny.com/how-to-use-copilot-in-outlook-a-step-by-step-guide/The Instruction Story — Prologue
Microsoft 365 apps are incredibly powerful. Yet within their intertwined features and ever-evolving UX/UI, users often get lost — overwhelmed by complexity and constant change. As a result, many people stop trying to truly understand, relying instead on Excel alone. This isn’t just a workplace issue; it’s a challenge in classrooms as well, where learning often halts before understanding can take root. In my previous Tech Community post (Part 0), I wrote about the moment of “realization” — the instant when understanding clicks into place. That experience led me to a new experiment: A user’s manual told as a story — “The Instruction Story.” This story follows a traveler and a small fairy named Copilot, as they wander through the world of Microsoft 365 — sometimes lost, sometimes pausing — to learn how its structures and systems truly connect. At the end of this journey, you too may find yourself realizing something. What that is, we do not yet know. And so, The Instruction Story begins. I hope to grow this journey together with the people of Microsoft, as companions in understanding. ※ This story is written by momotarou, from a user’s perspective. Some parts may feel unusual from a technical standpoint, but it is written with the utmost respect for “understanding” as the heart of learning. 取説物語 ― まえがき ― Microsoft 365 の各アプリは非常に優れています。 しかし、その関係性や複雑に重なり合う機能、 そして進化し続ける UX/UI の中で、ユーザーは迷い、時に混乱し、気づけば迷子になりがちです。 その結果、多くの人々は理解することをあきらめ、Excel に依存し続けてしまう現状…。 各アプリの学びの中断は、職場だけではなく教育現場でも同じです。 以前、私は Tech Community の 0 弾で「理解するための気づき」について書きました。 それをきっかけに、私は新たな試みを始めようと考えました。 それが―― **物語としての取扱説明書『取説物語』**です。 この「取説物語」は、Microsoft 365 の世界を旅する“旅人”と、 小さな妖精“コパイロット”が、時に迷い、立ち止まりながら、 Microsoft の世界の仕組みや構造を学ぶ物語です。 旅の終わりには、あなたも何かに気づくかもしれません。 それが何なのかは、現時点ではわかりません。 では、取説物語の開幕です。 Microsoft の皆様と共に、この物語を育てていければと願っています。 ※ この物語は、@momotarou が見た Microsoft の世界を、学び人の視点から描いた教育物語です。 技術者や開発者の方から見ると、表現や構成に違和感を感じることもあるかもしれませんが、 筆者はユーザーの「理解」を最も重視して執筆しています。あらかじめご了承ください。AI Agents in Free Copilot Chat.
Hi all! When Agents were first introduced into Copilot Chat for free, you used to be able to upload 20 knowledge resources. Now this has been cut back to 4 web URLS only, and each of these can only be 2 forward slashes deep - we are really struggling on using agents successfully. Based in the UK, all of the Department for Education content is more than // deep in their web. We can't upload docs from the PDF's and most other juicy web content is much deeper in the domains than 2 x // I would love to hear from other Copilot Chat Agent users in how you are working with the barriers of the free version in your setting. Paid licenses are just not an option on UK school budgets sadly. Thanks all!Part 7: Copilot Pages × Teams — One Screen, No More Switching
Switching apps kills meetings. Silence. Dead air. Mistakes. The cure? One screen. Copilot Pages × Teams = Zero switching. Prepare, run, wrap — all in Pages. “Open once, close with confidence.” In Part 6, I proposed a “Feedback Dashboard” to connect users and Microsoft in continuous improvement. Now in Part 7, let’s face the toughest meeting problem: constant app switching. On the other side of the screen, nobody sees what’s happening — only waiting and broken focus. The solution is simple: don’t switch at all. Copilot Pages becomes the single cockpit for meetings: 1.Before — prepare everything in one Page. 2.During — dynamic sidebar and Teams control box. 3.After — results sync back automatically. Benefits • No more “Where’s the file?” moments. • No more dead air while someone fumbles with apps. • Teams and Pages finally feel like one seamless cockpit. In short: “Open Pages, run the meeting, close with confidence. No more switching.” Part One ends here — but my challenge to Microsoft is far from over. 第7弾：Copilot Pages × Teams ― アプリ切替ゼロの会議体験 会議を止めるのは、アプリ切替。 沈黙、待ち時間、ミス。 解決はシンプル。画面はひとつ。 Copilot Pages × Teams = 切替ゼロ。 準備も進行も振り返りも、Pagesで完結。 「沈黙ゼロ、切替ゼロ。Pagesを開けば、会議は止まらない。」 第6弾では「Feedback Dashboard」を提案し、ユーザーとMicrosoftが共に改善できる仕組みを描きました。 そして第7弾は、会議で最も深刻な問題に切り込みます。 アプリの切替による混乱とミス です。 参加者には見えない沈黙と待ち時間。 操作ミスが重なり、会議の流れが止まる。 解決策はただひとつ。切替をやめること。 Copilot Pagesを会議の“司令塔”にする： 会議前 ― 議題や資料をPagesに集約して準備。 会議中 ― 動的サイドバー（第3弾）と「Teams操作BOX」で進行を制御。 会議後 ― 成果は自動でTeamsチャネルに戻る。 効果 • 「ファイルどこ？」が消える。 • アプリ切替の沈黙がなくなる。 • TeamsとPagesが完全に融合し、ひとつの司令塔になる。 一言で言えば： 「沈黙ゼロ、切替ゼロ。Pagesを開けば、会議は止まらない。」 第1部はここで一区切り。 でも、Microsoftへの挑戦はまだ終わらない。
Hands-on Copilot Challenge starting Oct 14 — learn by doing (free replays included)
If you’d like to see what it is and a structured way to make the best use of it — not as a one-off experiment, but as a tool you use daily — Collab365 Academy are runnng a hands-on challenge starting Oct 14 designed exactly for that... it runs for 6 weeks but with only a small time commitment each week, and as you get access to all the recordings you can go at your own pace if you need to. - https://academy.collab365.com/offer/m365-copilot/microsoft-365-copilot-business-challenge/Microsoft 365 Copilot vs Other AI Tools The Game-Changer for Modern Businesses
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we work, and for businesses, choosing the right AI assistant can make all the difference. Among the many tools available, Microsoft 365 Copilot has quickly gained traction for its deep integration into everyday workflows. But how does it really stack up against other AI tools? Let’s explore what sets Microsoft 365 Copilot apart — and when other AI solutions might still make sense for your business. https://dellenny.com/microsoft-365-copilot-vs-other-ai-tools-the-game-changer-for-modern-businesses/Generating Videos in Microsoft 365 Copilot Using Visual Creator Agent
Video content has become an essential medium for communication, learning, and marketing. Microsoft 365 Copilot, combined with the Visual Creator Agent, is redefining the way professionals create videos. By leveraging AI-driven automation, users can generate high-quality videos with minimal effort. In this blog, we’ll explore how the Visual Creator Agent works within Microsoft 365 Copilot, its key features, and how you can use it to streamline video production. https://dellenny.com/generating-videos-in-microsoft-365-copilot-using-visual-creator-agent/
Microsoft copilot stops while giving a response.
Why is this happening? Is there a solution for this? It just stops while giving response. And it has happened several times. And you can't even give prompt to continue from there. You should restart it. Does anyone have a solution for this? and I have restarted and reinstalled it 1000 times.
