Here’s how to do it.

Open Outlook and select theNew emailicon in the top-left.

pick the Copilot ribbon icon in the top-right.

The “New email” button in Outlook

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Write in the prompt box what you want the email to be about.

SelectRegenerateto get a whole new email based on your initial prompt.

SelectDiscardto throw it out and start again.

The “Draft with Copilot” option in Outlook

If you’re happy with the end result, selectKeep itto retain that draft of the email.

you’ve got the option to then make any further changes you wish yourself.

opt for Copilot ribbon button in the top-right of the window, then selectCoaching by Copilot.

Drafting an email in Outlook with Copilot.

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Here’s how to do it.

Open an email or email chain that you want to summarise.

At the top of the screen, selectSummary with Copilot.

Options for an email composed by Copilot in Excel

For further tips on making the most out of Microsoft Copilot, check outour Copilot guide, here.

To use the offline version, you’ll also needa subscription to Microsoft 365.

Both of these plans offer free trials if you’re not sure you want to sign up yet.

The “Coaching by Copilot” option in Outlook

Coaching in Outlook with Copilot.

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Summarizing an email with Copilot.

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Copilot email summary in Outlook.

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