Microsoft has integrated Copilot, its AI-powered assistant, into Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more — bringing advanced language generation and productivity features directly into your documents.
If you're wondering how to get started with Copilot in Microsoft Word, here's everything you need to know.
✅What Is Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot is a generative AI tool (based on OpenAI's models) integrated into Microsoft 365 apps. In Word, it can:
Draft content based on simple prompts
Generate text for reports, letters, and documents from brief instructions
Rewrite, summarize, or shorten text
Transform existing content to be more concise or match different styles
Analyze and extract key points
Identify the most important information from lengthy documents
Assist with formatting, tone, and style
Adjust writing to match formal, casual, or technical requirements
📋Prerequisites
Before you can use Copilot in Word, make sure you have:
- A Microsoft 365 Copilot license
- Access to Microsoft Word for the web or the latest desktop version
- A business or enterprise account (Copilot is currently not available on personal Microsoft 365 accounts)
🔧How to Enable Copilot in Word
Ensure You're Logged in with a Copilot-Eligible Account
Go to office.com or open the Microsoft Word desktop app. Sign in using your work or school account that includes a Copilot license.
Open or Create a Word Document
Open any existing document or start a blank one.
Look for the Copilot Icon or "Ask Copilot" Button
You'll typically find the Copilot icon (a spark/star icon or "Copilot" sidebar) in:
- The Home tab of the ribbon
- The right side of the screen (in Word for the web)
Start Interacting
You can now ask Copilot to:
- "Summarize this document"
- "Write a professional cover letter based on this resume"
- "Improve the tone to sound more confident"
- "Create a bullet-point summary from this paragraph"
⚙️Copilot Not Showing Up?
If you don't see the Copilot option:
- Make sure your organization has rolled out Copilot
- Confirm with your IT administrator if Copilot is enabled for your tenant
- Ensure your Microsoft 365 apps are fully up to date
Copilot is currently rolling out gradually across Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise tiers.
🧠Bonus: Want More Control Over Your AI Output?
If you want to compare results from multiple AI tools, or you work on more creative or technical content, check out:
MultipleChat AI
A multi-AI platform where you can:
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Ask the same question to different AI models
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Let them collaborate or verify each other's responses
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Use AI models as a team of editors, translators, or proofreaders
Perfect for advanced content creation and critical writing tasks.
Go Beyond Microsoft Copilot
Enhance your content creation with multiple AI perspectives working together.
✅Summary
To enable Microsoft Copilot in Word:
- Have a valid Microsoft 365 Copilot license
- Log in with your work or school account
- Open Word and look for the Copilot icon
- Start using AI to draft, edit, summarize, and improve your documents