{"id":39448,"date":"2023-05-08T15:32:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T15:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/?p=39448"},"modified":"2026-01-19T14:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:49:12","slug":"microsoft-copilot-boost-your-productivity-by-understanding-what-it-is-and-how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/en\/microsoft-copilot-boost-your-productivity-by-understanding-what-it-is-and-how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Copilot: Boost Your Productivity by Understanding What It Is and How It Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"39466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_Featured-Image-11-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39466\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"#Download-PDF\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"674\" data-id=\"147326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLOG-Banner_PDF-Download-copy-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLOG-Banner_PDF-Download-copy-1.webp 894w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLOG-Banner_PDF-Download-copy-1-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLOG-Banner_PDF-Download-copy-1-768x579.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLOG-Banner_PDF-Download-copy-1-180x135.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLOG-Banner_PDF-Download-copy-1-600x452.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-microsoft-copilot-and-how-does-it-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_microsoft_copilot_and_how_does_it_work\"><\/span>What is Microsoft Copilot and how does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft&#8217;s latest, much-debated<strong> artificial intelligence innovation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Copilot, you can <strong>generate <\/strong>documents, <strong>draft <\/strong>emails, <strong>create <\/strong>presentations, and more, all with the help of AI technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, calm down. What are we talking about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me reassure you: the first time I heard about Microsoft Copilot, I was bewildered too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps me be <strong>more productive<\/strong>, but how exactly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does it create PowerPoint presentations for me? Perform calculations or write reports?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on, and I&#8217;ll explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I decided to chat with some ex-engineer colleagues who work at Microsoft and have tried it firsthand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I must say, I was amazed! Microsoft Copilot <strong>has the potential to be one of the most revolutionary productivity tools in the history of the Office suite.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enough chatter; let&#8217;s dive into the details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me show you how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot | Your Copilot for Work\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S7xTBa93TX8?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shocking, isn&#8217;t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just think about how much <strong>easier <\/strong>it could make <strong>your life <\/strong>and the <strong>hours of work you could save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-microsoft-copilot-and-artificial-intelligence-steal-my-job\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"will_microsoft_copilot_and_artificial_intelligence_steal_my_job\"><\/span><strong>Will Microsoft Copilot and artificial intelligence steal my job?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe 2023 is a year of <strong>technological breakthroughs for humanity. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I imagine these times to be akin to the advent of the internet. I wasn&#8217;t yet in the world of work during the internet&#8217;s early days, but I think of my parents and the times they told me how their jobs completely changed with the advent of digital technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe it&#8217;s our turn now, and we&#8217;re experiencing a disruption at least as significant as the one caused by AI. I don&#8217;t know about you, but I already use several LLMs (Large Language Models) to speed up my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m currently experimenting with <a href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/\">GPT-4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bard.google.com\/?hl=en\">Google Bard<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/huggingface.co\/spaces\/CarperAI\/StableVicuna\">Stability AI&#8217;s Vicuna<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_1-1024x302.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_1-1024x302.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_1-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_1-768x227.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_1-1536x453.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_1-600x177.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m sharing screenshots because I&#8217;m curious to see how quickly these three chats will seem like ancient history to us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I find them to be <strong>incredibly powerful productivity tools. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you tried them yet? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, they are <strong>highly intelligent chatbots<\/strong>. They can <strong>produce, synthesize, process, and translate<\/strong> text for you in just one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently posted a video on my YouTube channel where I demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4b3hMY30ybM\">how to create a storyline presentation from a YouTube video<\/a> that you haven&#8217;t even had time to watch in full. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazing, isn&#8217;t it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the more I experiment with these models, the more I&#8217;m convinced of the <strong>importance of knowing how to ask the right questions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The output they produce is uncanny, but it&#8217;s impressive how the quality and accuracy can vary depending on the <strong>prompt entered.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial intelligence can significantly <strong>boost your productivity<\/strong>, but you need to know what to ask and how to do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Copilot represents the <strong>integration<\/strong> of this intelligence into the <strong>Office suite<\/strong>, and that&#8217;s why it changes the way we work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for now, it is a co-pilot, and as such, it needs a driver to guide and accompany it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, don&#8217;t be afraid;<strong> learn to use it right away<\/strong>, and it will become your magic wand at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-microsoft-copilot-official-launch-event\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"microsoft_copilot_official_launch_event\"><\/span><strong>Microsoft Copilot, official launch event.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On March 16, 2023, the official presentation video of Microsoft Copilot was published on the Microsoft YouTube channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Satya Nadella introduced the topic <\/strong>more broadly, commenting on the future of work with artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Microsoft Copilot_The Future of Work With AI_March 2023 Event\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PrNvy8p87J0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;<em>Have you packed your bags to embark on the journey of human-computer interaction? Hold on to your keyboard, because we&#8217;re about to take you on a fascinating journey through the evolution of AI and how it&#8217;s transforming our lives today!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Once upon a time, in 1945, a visionary named Vannevar Bush dared to dream up a futuristic device called the Memex. His incredible idea laid the foundation for what we know today as the human-computer symbiosis. Flash forward through pivotal moments like Douglas Engelbart&#8217;s &#8220;The Mother of All Proofs,&#8221; the birth of personal computing with Xerox PARC&#8217;s Alto, and momentous changes like the internet, browsers, and the iPhone, and you&#8217;ll see just how continued to build an ever closer relationship with our digital companions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Now, we are embarking on a new era of computation, where AI moves from autopilot to copilot. This new generation of AI will be as empowering as it is powerful, transforming the way we think, plan and act. Imagine a world where AI co-pilots take care of the boring tasks, freeing you up to unleash your creativity and rediscover the joy of creation!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But with great power comes great responsibility. As we approach this new era, everyone involved in the construction, deployment and use of AI must ensure that it aligns with social, cultural and legal norms in a democratic society. Vigorous debate and scrutiny will continue to play a crucial role in shaping the future of AI.&#8221; \u2013 Satya Nadella<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok nice opening Satya, congratulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But now it&#8217;s time to get hands-on and show you how Microsoft Copilot really works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-microsoft-copilot-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_does_microsoft_copilot_work\"><\/span><strong>How does Microsoft Copilot work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, we could say that Microsoft Copilot uses <strong>advanced AI technology<\/strong> to assist users in generating documents, drafting emails, creating presentations, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system is integrated with the Microsoft Office 365 suite, which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Its strong point is that it is <strong>easy to use and accessible to virtually anyone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to be an advanced user to benefit from Microsoft Copilot; you just need to know how to chat! OpenAI reached a milestone with ChatGPT, gaining a million users in less than a week\u2014a first in the startup world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, the <strong>key to success lies <\/strong>precisely <strong>in accessibility<\/strong>; it is easy to use for anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So Maurizio, is Microsoft Copilot just a chat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, it&#8217;s much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copilot works by <strong>analyzing the content of a document<\/strong> or <strong>email <\/strong>and s<strong>uggesting relevant text<\/strong> and <strong>formatting options<\/strong> based on the <strong>user&#8217;s preferences <\/strong>and past <strong>behavior<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you see the strength of this tool?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, it takes any document present on your SharePoint as input and combines it in the output of your request, which could be a Word report, a PowerPoint presentation, or a summary sheet in Excel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a productivity tool that significantly impacts the way we create presentations, it immediately caught my interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, we can define it as an <strong>extremely innovative system<\/strong> that helps users of all levels work smarter and more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s very much in line with <strong>Lean principles<\/strong>, so I couldn&#8217;t resist sharing it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/en\/blog\/\">my blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To answer your question, in a sense, it is a chat, or rather, you interact with it by chatting and uploading files to its window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you tried <strong>ChatGPT<\/strong>, <strong>Bard<\/strong>, or <strong>OpenAI<\/strong> chat integration on Bing yet? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have had those experiences before, you already have a good idea of what it will be like to use Copilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, I&#8217;m excited. I have to show it to you in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Microsoft Copilot Article: Video 1_Outlook_ENG\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GDrzKIqXkMw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you watch the video?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, <strong>you draft<\/strong> the text, and<strong> Copilot writes<\/strong> it for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes us much more <strong>productive<\/strong>, as we need to think less about the format and can focus on the key points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copilot then connects the dots for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to see it at work in PowerPoint? What do you think? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Microsoft Copilot Article: Video 2_PowerPoint_ENG\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XdWJOR_5_Qg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, Sumit is creating her daughter&#8217;s graduation presentation and demonstrates how, just by chatting with Copilot, she can generate the PowerPoint presentation from scratch, rewrite some text, or even replace images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I no longer have to waste time making presentations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, not quite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think about PowerPoint, the sidebar called Designer has been present for years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just click, and it automatically creates the slide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, let&#8217;s be honest: <strong>how many times have you actually used it<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_2-1024x563.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_2-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_2-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_2-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_2-1536x844.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_2-600x330.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Maurizio, Copilot doesn&#8217;t just make the slide; it creates the entire presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True, it&#8217;s as if it were a designer who works on all the slides coherently, though it has its limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the image, the Microsoft Designer is offering me a choice of layouts, but honestly, <strong>I don&#8217;t find them suitable for the slides I want to create<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you start with a blank slide and a bulleted list, it&#8217;s a great tool for setting up the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll give you an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I summarized this slide from a video from which I copied the transcript using GPT-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I have a slide with content, but clearly, <strong>it is not presentable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_3-1024x543.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_3-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_3-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_3-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_3-1536x814.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_3-600x318.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_3.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Designer offers me alternatives, let&#8217;s try them together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_4-1024x545.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_4-1024x545.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_4-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_4-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_4-1536x818.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_4-600x320.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you like it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wouldn&#8217;t say it&#8217;s really a Lean slide but it&#8217;s a start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s try the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_5-1024x543.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_5-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_5-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_5-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_5-1536x814.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_5-600x318.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BLOG_Microsoft-Copilot_5.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, these are <strong>semi-finished products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have read my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/en\/books\/lean-presentation-design\/\">book Lean Presentation Design<\/a>, you know that we should now <strong>work on the slide experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you think your audience will benefit from this slide? Do you plan to send or present it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In one case, we can afford more content; in the other, we will probably have to move the bulk of the text to the speaker notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s the first thing the audience&#8217;s eyes see on your slide? In other words, <strong>what is the experience you imagined?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, it is all a wall of text; we will need to work with the principle of contrast to create different levels of reading and facilitate the glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you see, there is some work to be done. I suggest you take a<strong> look at this article <\/strong>where I talk about how to leverage neuroscience and perception science techniques to drive the audience&#8217;s attention with your design &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\/en\/visual-composition\/eye-path-control-for-presentations\/\"> Create PowerPoint presentations with neuro presentation design<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, I think <strong>Copilot is an excellent starting tool,<\/strong> like any other tool that works with artificial intelligence. It helps you break through the blank page barrier and produces a first draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then<strong> it&#8217;s up to you to finish the job<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-create-a-business-proposal-with-copilot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_create_a_business_proposal_with_copilot\"><\/span><strong>How to Create a Business Proposal with Copilot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You attended an initial meeting with a potential new client and took notes directly into OneNote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the meeting, you marked all the key information regarding their needs to have all the essential details for creating a tailor-made offer. 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Incredible, right? I tried it, and <strong>I can guarantee you that it works great<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-create-excel-reports-with-copilot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"create_excel_reports_with_copilot\"><\/span><strong>Create Excel reports with Copilot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most presentations in business are data presentations, and this is where Excel comes in and takes over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you work on<strong> business presentations<\/strong>, you will often have both PowerPoint and Excel open on your computer and use them together, each for what it has to offer. But let&#8217;s get to the point; I&#8217;ll show you Excel at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Microsoft Copilot Article: Video 6_Excel_ENG\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l8PyFFs1Vds?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.mauriziolacava.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you remember the hours spent analyzing endless tables of numbers in an attempt to get an insight that could explain a phenomenon, substantiate your reasons, or justify a presentation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From now on, just ask, and <strong>Copilot will take care of giving 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You can access the powerful AI features of Copilot directly within the apps we use every day, without having to switch between different programs or interfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Copilot has the potential to <strong>revolutionize the way we work <\/strong>and interact with technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it is based on AI technology, it will be exciting to see its <strong>learning curve within our companies\u2019 knowledge base <\/strong>and how it will improve productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, there are important data privacy and security issues that regulators are already working on.<strong> It is hoped that both worlds will work together synergistically.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, Microsoft Copilot offers several features and benefits that help increase productivity and streamline work processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Microsoft Copilot isn&#8217;t the only option for speeding up the presentation creation process. 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