Microsoft 365 Copilot keeps getting smarter, and Scott Brant’s latest video, “10 NEW Features in Microsoft 365 Copilot You Need to Try,” is packed with tips to help you work faster and more creatively. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s a quick overview of what he covers:
✅ Copilot Chat in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Learn how to use the new integrated chat experience to ask questions, refine content, and get instant help without leaving your document. This feature acts like a built-in assistant, so you can brainstorm ideas, clarify instructions, and even troubleshoot formatting issues—all without switching apps.
✅ Excel App Skills for Smarter Data Analysis
Discover new skills that make analyzing and visualizing data easier than ever. Copilot can now suggest formulas, create pivot tables, and generate charts based on your data, helping you uncover trends and insights faster.
✅ Expanded Copilot Chat Conversations
Move beyond quick prompts—engage in full conversations for deeper context and better results. This means you can ask follow-up questions, refine outputs, and maintain continuity across multiple steps, making complex tasks feel effortless.
✅ Researcher in Word
Find credible sources and build well-informed documents with Copilot’s Researcher tool. It pulls from trusted databases and online resources, saving you time while ensuring your content is accurate and professional.
✅ Temporary Chat for Quick Ideas
Start a temporary chat session for brainstorming or short tasks without cluttering your main workspace. Perfect for jotting down ideas, drafting quick notes, or testing prompts without affecting your ongoing projects.
✅ Teamflect Integration
Enhance performance reviews and people management directly within Microsoft 365. This integration streamlines feedback collection, goal tracking, and employee engagement, making HR processes more collaborative and transparent.
✅ PowerPoint Text Updates
Use Copilot to rewrite and improve slide text for clarity and impact. It can adjust tone, simplify jargon, and even suggest alternative phrasing to make your presentations more persuasive and audience-friendly.
✅ Document Insights in Word
Get instant summaries and insights from your documents to save time. Copilot highlights key points, detects action items, and even suggests next steps, turning long reports into digestible information.
✅ Copilot Video Creation & Transcripts
Create videos and generate transcripts effortlessly with new Copilot capabilities. This is ideal for training materials, marketing content, or meeting recaps, ensuring accessibility and easy content reuse.
✅ Improved Chat History
Revisit past conversations for continuity and better project tracking. You can pick up where you left off, review previous suggestions, and maintain context across multiple sessions without starting from scratch.
✅ Claude AI Integration in Researcher
Access advanced AI-powered research tools for deeper insights. Claude’s integration brings enhanced reasoning and summarization capabilities, making your research process smarter and more comprehensive.
Why it matters: These features aren’t just cool—they can transform how you work. Getting in the habit of using Copilot and staying up to date with new capabilities ensures you get the most value from your Microsoft 365 license.
👉 Want all the details and demos? Watch Scott Brant’s full video here.
