399918 – Word: Get started on a draft immediately with example prompts (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

Details:

On blank documents, Copilot in Word will provide one-click examples of prompts that quickly help you get going on your document.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-06-13

updated:
2024-11-22

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MS workload name

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for support from users unfamiliar with Copilot features
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
- Potential for system performance issues due to increased usage of Copilot features
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Managers, System Administrators
- Need for monitoring and adjustments to ensure compatibility with existing IT infrastructure
- Roles impacted: IT Infrastructure Engineers, Network Administrators

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Integration challenges with existing Microsoft 365 services and applications
- Roles impacted: IT Service Managers, Application Support Analysts
- Risk of service disruptions during the rollout of new features
- Roles impacted: IT Change Managers, Service Desk Managers
- Requirement for updated training materials and documentation for users
- Roles impacted: IT Trainers, Knowledge Management Specialists

- Direct Impact on IT Users
- Learning curve associated with new Copilot functionalities
- Roles impacted: End Users, Business Analysts
- Potential for user frustration if features do not perform as expected
- Roles impacted: All end users across departments
- Changes in workflow as users adapt to using prompts for document creation
- Roles impacted: Project Managers, Content Creators

References:
- Microsoft 365 Copilot Overview: [Microsoft Official Documentation](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot)
- Change Management Best Practices: [ITIL Change Management](https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/itil)

Opportunities**

- Utilization of Microsoft Copilot in Word for Enhanced Productivity
- Opportunity: Implement Microsoft Copilot to assist users in generating document drafts quickly, reducing the time spent on initial content creation.
- Roles Benefiting:
- Content Creators (e.g., Marketing, Communications)
- Project Managers
- Administrative Staff
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Copilot](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/)

- Training and Adoption Programs for Microsoft Copilot
- Opportunity: Develop training sessions to familiarize staff with Copilot features, ensuring they can leverage its capabilities effectively for their specific roles.
- Roles Benefiting:
- IT Support Staff (to assist with training)
- End Users across various departments
- Reference: [Microsoft Learning](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/)

- Integration of Copilot with Existing IT Workflows
- Opportunity: Explore the integration of Copilot with other Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Teams, OneDrive) to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration.
- Roles Benefiting:
- IT Operations Team (for integration and support)
- Cross-functional Teams (for improved collaboration)
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Integration](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/integrations)

Potentional Risks**

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