483821 – Microsoft 365 Copilot: Work from your recent prompts in Draft with Copilot

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot

Platform:

Mac, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

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Details:

Based on what you're typing, Copilot in Word shows your most recent prompts, which you can use as-is or modify in Draft with Copilot.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-03-11

updated:
2025-12-18

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience confusion or frustration due to unexpected behavior in Word, as recent prompts may not align with their current tasks or expectations.
   - roles: End Users, Content Creators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-365-copilot

Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new features without adequate training or documentation may lead to an increase in support requests from users struggling to adapt to the new functionality.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/microsoft-365-copilot-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-365-copilot-what-you-need-to-know/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft 365 Copilot is like having a smart assistant right inside your Word documents. Imagine you're writing a legal brief or a report, and you have a list of things you frequently ask your assistant to help with, like drafting sections or summarizing information. Instead of asking every time, your assistant remembers the last few things you asked and suggests them when you're working on something similar.

In the same way, Copilot in Word shows you your most recent prompts based on what you're typing. It's like having a sticky note with your previous requests that you can quickly refer to. You can use these suggestions as they are or tweak them to better fit your current needs. This feature helps streamline your workflow, saving you time and effort by reducing repetitive tasks.

Think of it like a playlist of your favorite songs that you can play when you're in the mood for some music. You don't have to search for each song individually; you just hit play and enjoy. Similarly, with Copilot, you have a list of your recent prompts ready to go, making your work more efficient and less cumbersome.