Copilot for Microsoft 365

Copilot for Microsoft 365 is your everyday artificial intelligence (AI) companion, meant to bring the power of generative AI to work and life.

Copilot for Microsoft 365 (M365) is an innovative AI tool designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows by integrating seamlessly with Microsoft 365 applications.

Copilot for M365 is available for full-time faculty members, full-time staff members, and graduate students. With Copilot, you can draft emails, create documents, summarize information, and even generate creative content such as poems and stories. Offering Copilot to our faculty, staff, and graduate students allows us to gather valuable feedback and ensures that Copilot meets the unique needs of our University community.

Opt-In to Get Copilot for M365

University of Miami full-time faculty,
full-time staff, and graduate students:

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Important: To opt-in, toggle on the opt-in slider, and then click the "Submit" button.
You will receive an email confirmation once your request has been received.

Instructional Video: How to Opt-In

Note: Once your Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is enabled, there may be a delay of up to 72 hours before Copilot is visible within all of the Microsoft 365 applications.

IMPORTANT: Copilot for M365 includes data protection when you are signed in with your University of Miami account. You can confirm this by checking for the green Protected shield within Microsoft applications. If the shield is not visible, sign in to your Microsoft applications using your UM credentials. When the green shield appears, Copilot searches are de-identified and your data is protected!

Quick Links: Overview - Latest Features/Announcements - Tutorials - Training - Prompt Gallery - FAQs - Feedback/Tech Support

Overview

Watch this video to discover how Copilot for M365 is revolutionizing the way we work.

With its advanced AI capabilities, Copilot for M365 opens a new world of possibilities—simplifying tasks to amplify your impact.

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Copilot for Outlook

Catch up, prepare, and follow-up with ease in Outlook.

Outlook Tutorials

Copilot for Word

Explore how you can use the power of AI within Word.

Word Tutorials

Copilot for Excel

Analyze, understand, and visualize your data in Excel with ease.

Excel Tutorials

Copilot for PowerPoint

Turn your inspiration into professional PowerPoint presentations.

PowerPoint Tutorials

Copilot for Teams

Transform your Teams experience with the power of AI.

Teams Tutorials

Copilot for OneNote

Chat with Copilot in OneNote and supercharge your productivity.

OneNote Tutorials

Latest Features and Announcements

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  • Access Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Premium) features via Copilot Chat

    Within Copilot Chat, you can select different reasoning models, like Claude or GPT-5, and access Agents, like Researcher. 

    To get started, simply visit:

    m365.cloud.microsoft/chat

    FYI – Copilot's complex reasoning agents, Researcher and Analyst, are restricted to a maximum of 25 combined queries per user per calendar month. If a user exceeds the 25-query monthly limit, they will be prompted that they have run out of responses.

  • Explore the Cowork Agent

    Copilot's Cowork extends Copilot for Microsoft 365 (M365) from a chat assistant into a hands-on collaborator. Where standard Copilot summarizes and suggests, Cowork can take multi-step action on your behalf—producing finished Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files; sending email; scheduling meetings; and building research reports, always working inside your University of Miami Microsoft 365 tenant and permissions.

    Access Cowork Learn More

  • Create with Copilot

    Create is your AI-powered content creation hub in Microsoft 365. Quickly generate and refine videos, images, documents, banners, and other creative assets using natural language prompts—no design or editing experience required. Explore what you can create, key benefits, and how to get started with Create in Copilot:

    Create with Copilot Learn More

  • Join the Copilot Studio Pilot

    Copilot Studio is a powerful tool designed to extend the capabilities of Copilot for Microsoft 365. This platform offers advanced features beyond the standard license and is currently available through a limited pilot program.

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  • About Copilot Notebooks

    A M365 Copilot Notebook is an AI-powered workspace for projects, research, and collaboration—where you can add files for Copilot to analyze and work with.

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  • About Anthropic Claude in Copilot for M365

    Available within Copilot for M365, Anthropic Claude models—including Claude 4.5 Sonnet and Claude 4.5 Opus—transform Copilot into a multi-model platform, giving you the flexibility to choose the best AI engine for your specific tasks.

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  • About GPT-5 in Copilot for M365

    Available within Copilot for M365, GPT-5 is the latest and most advanced large language model from OpenAI—the same model that powers ChatGPT.

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  • Did You Know? Copilot Fun Facts

    • 1. Copilot can help you create a draft document in Word: Just provide a brief outline or key points, and Copilot will generate well-structured content for you.
    • 2. Copilot can generate automated meeting summaries in Teams: It captures key points, action items, and decisions, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
    • 3. Copilot can assist with data analysis and visualization in Excel: It can create charts, pivot tables, and perform complex calculations, making data handling easier.
    • 4. Copilot can help you manage tasks in Outlook and Teams: It can prioritize tasks, set reminders, and automate follow-up emails, keeping you organized.
    • 5. Copilot can assist with research in Word: It can find relevant academic articles, summarize research papers, and generate citations, aiding in lecture preparation and paper writing.
    • 6. Copilot can draft professional and personalized emails in Outlook: Provide key points or a brief outline, and Copilot will compose the email for you.
    • 7. Copilot can enhance collaboration in Teams and Word: You can co-author documents in real-time, track changes, and leave comments, making teamwork more efficient.
    • 8. Copilot can improve document accessibility in Word and PowerPoint: It can suggest readability improvements, add alt text to images, and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
    • 9. Copilot can create training materials and onboarding documents in Word: It can generate step-by-step guides, FAQs, and instructional content for new staff or students.
    • 10. Copilot can help you brainstorm ideas in Word and PowerPoint: Draft content for newsletters, social media, or announcements. Copilot can also design visually appealing graphics.
    • ...and much more!

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Tutorials and Online Courses

The Copilot for Microsoft 365 tutorials page is your gateway to learning how to make the most of this AI tool.

You'll find a curated collection of video tutorials and specialized guides that walk you through practical use cases. Whether you're looking to draft emails, summarize documents, create presentations, or boost collaboration, these resources provide step-by-step instructions and expert tips. You'll also gain access to advanced techniques like prompt crafting and productivity strategies, plus links to free online courses for deeper learning—all designed to help you integrate AI into your daily workflow with confidence and ease.

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Hands-On Training

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  • Fall 2026 Lunch and Learn Sessions

    Registration now open! Join us for a series of lunch and learns exploring the latest Copilot for Microsoft 365 capabilities. Each session is designed to help you get more from Copilot and bring AI-powered efficiency to your daily work.

    Thursday, August 27 at 12 p.m. EST
    First-Party Agents (Researcher & Analyst)
    • Discover how Microsoft's Researcher and Analyst agents can help you conduct research, analyze data, uncover insights, and accelerate decision-making using AI directly within Microsoft 365.

    Register Here
    Thursday, August 27 at 3 p.m. EST
    M365 Roadmap
    • Recap and forward look at the Microsoft 365 roadmap, emphasizing changes relevant to end users and IT decision makers.

    Register Here
    Thursday, September 10 at 12 p.m. EST
    Agentify Your Business Processes
    • Learn how to leverage Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and create AI-powered agents that help your teams work more efficiently and focus on higher-value activities.

    Register Here
    Thursday, September 24 at 12 p.m. EST
    Choosing the Right Copilot Model
    • Explore Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot experiences and learn when to use M365 Copilot, Researcher, Analyst, Copilot Studio, and custom agents to achieve the best outcomes for your work.

    Register Here
    Thursday, September 24 at 3 p.m. EST
    M365 Roadmap
    • Recap and forward look at the Microsoft 365 roadmap, emphasizing changes relevant to end users and IT decision makers.

    Register Here
    Thursday, October 1 at 12 p.m. EST
    Meet Cowork: Your AI Team of Experts
    • Discover how Copilot's Cowork brings together specialized AI agents to help you research, create, analyze, and solve complex tasks faster. Learn practical ways to enhance productivity and work smarter with AI.

    Register Here

  • Spring/Summer 2026 Lunch and Learn Sessions

    Watch a series of lunch and learns exploring the latest Copilot for Microsoft 365 capabilities. Each session is designed to help you get more from Copilot and bring AI-powered efficiency to your daily work.

    Thursday, April 16 at 12 p.m. EST
    Copilot Studio/Meet Agent Mode
    • Introduction to Copilot Studio with a focus on Agent Mode, including how agents can be configured to handle common scenarios and workflows.

    Watch the Session Video
    Thursday, April 30 at 12 p.m. EST
    Copilot for Project Management
    • Demo‑driven session on how Copilot can support project planning, task tracking, and status reporting across Microsoft 365 tools.

    Watch the Session Video
    Thursday, April 30 at 3 p.m. EST
    M365 Roadmap
    • Walkthrough of Copilot Agent workshops, covering prerequisites, use cases, and how to get teams started quickly.

    Watch the Session Video
    Thursday, May 14 at 12 p.m. EST
    Getting Started With Copilot Agent Workshops
    • Learn how you and your department can create agents with your documents and super power your collaborate skills.

    Watch the Session Video
    Thursday, May 28 at 12 p.m. EST
    Meet the Copilot Notebook/Claude with M365 Copilot
    • Overview of Copilot Notebook experiences and how large language models like Claude can be used alongside M365 Copilot for research and synthesis.

    Watch the Session Video
    Thursday, May 28 at 3 p.m. EST
    M365 Roadmap
    • Recap and forward look at the Microsoft 365 roadmap, emphasizing changes relevant to end users and IT decision makers.

    Watch the Session Video

  • Fall 2025 Webinar Series

    Want to learn more about key features and benefits of Copilot, and how it integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 to assist you in various tasks? Watch video replays of recent webinar sessions to gain insights on how to make the most out of Copilot for Microsoft 365:

    Thursday, October 9
    Data Surge: Copilot for Analysis & Inbox Excellence
    • Use Copilot in Excel to perform advanced data analysis, including predictive modeling and trend identification.
    • Streamline inbox triage in Outlook, prioritize messages, and generate quick responses using Copilot prompts.
    • Draft executive summaries and dashboards from raw data using Copilot in Word and PowerPoint.

    Watch the Video Replay

    Wednesday, October 22
    Insights to Impact: Copilot for Research & Administration
    • Accelerate literature reviews and grant proposal drafting.
    • Use Copilot to summarize meeting transcripts, extract action items, and generate follow-up communications.
    • Streamline compliance documentation and policy updates with Copilot's drafting and editing capabilities.

    Watch the Video Replay

    Friday, November 7
    Course Catalyst: Transforming Teaching with Copilot
    • Build lesson plans and syllabi using Copilot's structured templates and content generation tools.
    • Create adaptive learning materials tailored to student needs, including multilingual support and accessibility enhancements.
    • Use Copilot in PowerPoint and Word to develop interactive presentations and assessments.

    Watch the Video Replay

  • Fall 2025 Copilot Week at the University of Miami

    The inaugural Copilot Week at the University of Miami was a series of engaging events across our campuses during the start of the Fall 2025 semester. Copilot Week offered a unique opportunity to explore the revolutionary capabilities of the artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Copilot for M365.

    Watch recordings of training sessions that took place:

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Prompt Gallery

Start your Copilot journey—find Copilot prompts to boost your productivity.

Note: AI-generated content may be incorrect, so sources are provided for your review when possible.

Access the Copilot Prompt Gallery

 

Help Build the UM Prompt Gallery

Great prompts are worth sharing—and we know the University community has plenty of them! We're building a University of Miami Prompt Gallery, a growing library of effective, reusable prompts created by and for our faculty and staff.

Whether you've found a prompt that drafts better meeting summaries, speeds up your research workflow, cleans up messy data, or helps you write clearer emails, we'd love to add it to the collection.

Got a prompt worth sharing? Send it our way and we'll curate it into the gallery for the whole community to use. Every submission helps us all work smarter—and use AI more thoughtfully and effectively across the U.

Submit Your Prompt Suggestion Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Share Feedback and Get Support

Have Feedback? Share with the AI Team

If you have started using Copilot for Microsoft 365, we'd love to hear about your initial impressions: please take a few minutes to complete the feedback survey. Your experience is valuable to us as we continue to improve and refine this innovative tool for our University of Miami community.

Share Your Feedback

To share general feedback about Copilot, please email ai@miami.edu.

Need Help? Technical Support is Available 24/7

For 24/7 technical support, please contact the IT Service Desk.

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Copilot for Microsoft 365 applications is distinct from Copilot on the Web. While all University of Miami users currently have access to Copilot on the Web, access to Copilot for Microsoft 365 is being implemented in a phased approach targeting specific communities within the University.

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