Getting started with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word

Duration:  Three (3) Hours

About:  This session provides an overview of the various features and functionalities of Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word, including drafting, rewriting, visualizing content, getting coaching, and summarizing documents. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of how to use Copilot with Word to enhance their productivity and efficiency.

License Requirements:  To complete exercises in this course, each student must have access to a Microsoft 365 subscription (BYOS), which they're licensed to use Copilot for Microsoft 365. Each student must also have a Microsoft OneDrive account since Copilot requires OneDrive to complete the file-sharing tasks.

Audience Profile:  This course is ideal for professionals who frequently use Word for document creation and editing in their work environment. It’s suitable for individuals at all levels of an organization, including administrative staff, managers, executives, and IT professionals.

Prerequisites:  Participants should have prior experience with Word, a basic understanding of computer operations, and familiarity with the Windows operating system.

• Getting started with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word
• Practical examples and how-tos
• Copilot in Word overview
  • Draft & selections
  • Rewrite content
  • Visualize texts as tables and lists
  • Document content grounding
  • Get coaching
  • Ask questions in Chat
  • Summarize
• Draft and insert content
• Start from a blank document and referencing emails and meetings
• Add to and expand on existing content
• Draft from selected content
• Use Copilot to polish pasted content
• Add stock images or generate new images to add to your document
• Rewrite content
• Visualize text as tables
• Get coaching
• Summarize your content
• View and use the automatic summary
• Ask questions in Chat