New Features Coming to Microsoft Copilot Winter 2024

Microsoft is taking productivity to the next level with exciting new Copilot features across several apps, making it easier than ever to personalise, prepare, and create—all with the power of AI. 

Personalise Outlook with Themes by Copilot 

Imagine an Outlook experience tailored uniquely to you.  

Microsoft is introducing Themes by Copilot in Outlook, which allows users to customise the look and feel of their app.  

These AI-powered themes can even adjust based on real-time factors like the weather.  

This feature is designed not just to enhance productivity but also to make your digital workspace a bit more enjoyable, reinforcing how AI can boost both efficiency and workplace mood.  

Available for Microsoft Copilot Pro subscribers and business accounts with Copilot enabled, these themes are accessible to all users looking to make Outlook truly their own. 

Efficient Meeting Prep with the “Prepare” Button in Outlook 

Preparing for meetings is now a breeze with the new “Prepare” button in Outlook.  

This smart feature, appearing at the top of your inbox when you have an upcoming meeting, will automatically pull together everything you need.  

From summarising key agenda points to organising relevant files, this tool will give you all the context you need in one place, saving you time and helping you walk into meetings fully prepared.  

This feature will be available on the web and in the new Outlook in December. 

Narrative Builder in PowerPoint: Tell Your Story with Ease 

Creating presentations can be daunting, but Microsoft is making it easier with Copilot’s new Narrative Builder in PowerPoint.  

Launching this autumn, this feature is designed to help you shape your ideas into a compelling story.  

Narrative Builder drafts an outline for your presentation based on your input, giving you the freedom to edit, reorder, and customise the structure until it aligns perfectly with your vision.  

And with a new brand manager feature, you can ensure every slide follows your company’s branding guidelines, making it simple to create professional, consistent presentations. 

Empowering Excel Users with Python Capabilities 

For those who work with data, Excel has just become more powerful.  

The addition of Python capabilities within Copilot democratises data analysis by allowing users to access this popular programming language without needing extensive coding knowledge.  

You simply describe what you’re trying to analyse, and Copilot will generate and execute the Python code, which you can review and even tweak.  

This feature opens up endless possibilities for data insights and analysis, even for those who aren’t programmers. 

Ready to Experience the New Copilot? 

Microsoft’s new Copilot features will empower users to work smarter by bringing enhanced customisation, automated meeting prep, seamless storytelling, and advanced data analysis capabilities to everyone’s toolkit.  

At Systemagic, we’re here to help you make the most of these tools as they roll out.  

Get in touch with our team to learn more about how Microsoft Copilot can transform your day-to-day workflow! 

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