Introducing Copilot in Word
Discover how Copilot can create, edit, and summarize documents with AI in Microsoft Word.
Powerful AI writing support with Copilot in Word
Generate first drafts with AI
Ask Copilot to brainstorm topic ideas, generate outlines, or draft documents fast for sharing and collaboration. Copilot can generate text that meets a specific word count, helping you turn a blank page into a structured list or generate a follow-up email summarizing action points from a meeting transcript.
Refresh and expand existing text
Use Copilot to rewrite text for clarity and tone, and generate variations tailored for different audiences. Expand and flesh out briefs, drafts, or working documents into more complex ideas while keeping the original meaning intact.
Create clear summaries of complex documents
Break down lengthy text into concise, readable summaries for quick insights and key takeaway points with Copilot. Highlight important details and actions across multiple documents to produce a single combined summary for easier reference.
Learn how to ask Copilot for better results in Word
Create structured documents fast
Chat with Copilot to quickly build structured, polished documents such as reports from scratch, training guides, and business proposals. Include any reference documents, notes, and the required writing style to help Copilot produce a first draft in minutes.
Edit and refine paragraphs to improve readability
Use Copilot to edit and refine lengthy notes into clear, structured sections. Break up dense text into shorter paragraphs that are easier to read, scan, and share across newsletters, blogs or emails.
Break down lengthy text into clear insights
Use Copilot to condense long documents into concise summaries that highlight the most important points. Copilot identifies key ideas, themes, and decisions from complex files like business proposals or SOP training materials, making it faster to understand essential information.
How to use Copilot in Word as your AI assistant
Open a new or upload an existing Word document and tell Copilot what you want to create, rewrite or summarize.
Attach files documents from OneDrive or links from the web for reference.
Review and refine the tone, formatting, and style or give more information to Copilot.
Insert the finalized copy in your Word document or copy it to use elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if Copilot in Word is enabled?
Copilot appears in Word when an active Microsoft 365 subscription with Copilot is available. With a valid subscription, the Copilot icon shows at the top of the Word window. Select it to open the chat panel.
Do Copilot prompts have a word or character limit?
There is no fixed word or character limit in Word. Copilot accepts long prompts, but very large inputs may be shortened automatically. Keeping prompts focused helps Copilot produce clearer results.
Can I trust the text generated by Copilot in Word?
Copilot creates drafts based on the context provided, but the content should always be reviewed. Check for accuracy, clarity, and the level of detail needed for the task.
How does Copilot in Word use data and how secure is it?
Copilot uses the same security, compliance, and privacy controls as Microsoft 365 services. It only uses data the signed‑in user already has access to and does not widen access to files. Prompts and generated content stay within the organization's Microsoft 365 environment.