🤖 What is Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot is a family of AI tools built into Microsoft 365. For educators and administrators, it can draft lesson plans, summarize documents, analyze data, generate presentations, respond to emails, and help build custom AI agents.
Key capabilities include:
- Draft and refine documents in Word with AI assistance
- Create engaging presentations in PowerPoint from topics or notes
- Analyze and visualize data in Excel without complex formulas
- Summarize emails and meetings in Outlook and Teams
- Build custom AI agents for specialized tasks
- Access enterprise data protection when signed in with your school account
Beginner
Getting Started with Copilot
Learn the fundamentals: accessing Copilot Chat, using Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps, essential features, and privacy best practices. Perfect for first-time users.
Copilot Chat
Word & PowerPoint
Excel & Outlook
Privacy & Safety
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Intermediate
Teach, Study Tools & Integrations
Explore the Teach feature for lesson creation, Study and Learn for students, LMS integrations, and pre-built agents for personalized workflows.
Teach Feature
Study & Learn
LMS Integration
Agents
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Advanced
Custom Agents & Administration
Build custom AI agents with Copilot Studio, explore Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing, advanced security features, and administrative controls for your institution.
Custom Agents
M365 Copilot License
Copilot Studio
Admin Controls
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🚀 Quick Start
- Go to
copilot.microsoft.comand sign in with your SSD Microsoft 365 account - Enterprise data protection activates automatically with your school account
- Type a question or paste content to get started
- Upload files or use Copilot inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook
- Review output carefully and refine with follow-up prompts