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Bill_OConnell
Copper Contributor
Jun 04, 2024

Using Files with Copilot

I am relatively new to the Microsoft 365 license for Copilot but I have quite a bit of training on ChatGPT 4, which, I believe, is the engine behind Copilot. When I tried to upload a file by clicking...
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CSavageHensonGroup
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If you grab the Share URL from the file in Explorer -> OneDrive or the upper right hand menu of the file, you can paste that into the Copilot window for use. Do not try to use Copilot to generate a new document based on a template. That is not something Copilot 365 can do.
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RobOK
Bronze Contributor
Jun 13, 2024
What are 2-3 things CoPilot CAN do that is specific to us being deep in the Microsoft ecosystem?
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    Sajjad
    Brass Contributor
    Jun 16, 2024

    RobOK 

    Copilot offers several benefits within the Microsoft ecosystem:

    1. Direct Access: Access Microsoft specific APIs and services directly from your code, streamlining development for familiar Microsoft tools.
    2. Azure Integration: Integrate with Azure cloud services for tasks like machine learning, expanding the capabilities of your applications.
    3. Enhanced IDE: Leverage IntelliSense for code completion within the VS Code IDE, boosting your coding efficiency within the familiar development environment.
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      RobOK
      Bronze Contributor
      Jun 16, 2024

      Thanks Sajjad ! We don't do software development, so none of that applies to us. I meant CoPilot in Word, Excel, PPT, Teams (without paying for the Premium version), and the general CoPilot chat that has access to O365. The subscription that I had to pay for a full year and a minimum of four (I think) seats.

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        Sajjad
        Brass Contributor
        Jun 16, 2024

        RobOK 

        There isn't a completely free version of Microsoft 365 Copilot for the apps you mentioned (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Teams, Notes).

        Here's the breakdown:
        Copilot Features: These are AI-powered enhancements within Microsoft 365 for paid subscriptions (not free).

        Limited Free Access: You might have basic Copilot features like document summarization or image creation with limited credits in the free web versions of these apps (requires a Microsoft email)

        Minimum purchase requirements are for organizations, not individual quality. You'd likely need a paid Microsoft 365 subscription with an additional Copilot add-on (minimum seats vary, possibly 1).

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