Copilot is an artificial intelligence assistant for Windows devices, which is a command execution interface (Getty)
With the increasing development of technology, and companies trying to harness it to provide comfort to humans and improve the user experience, Microsoft announced last year that it is working on an artificial intelligence model that will completely change the lives of Windows users.
She described the model, which she called Copilot, as “your daily companion in the field of artificial intelligence.” So what is Copilot? How can it change your entire world on Windows devices?
What is copilot?
Copilot is an AI assistant for Windows devices. It is a command interface that performs tasks for you on Windows devices and Microsoft programs.
It is a great tool to save time and effort, and makes your system extremely intelligent in performing tasks. Copilot is still under development.
Before CoPilot, Microsoft had a service called Bing Chat until the end of 2023, when it was integrated into CoPilot.
How to unlock Copilot?
You can open CoPilot by clicking the Quick Launch shortcut (windows+c) or by clicking the CoPilot icon, located as a small icon to the right of the search bar in the Windows taskbar box.
Is Copilot available in Arabic?
Although CoPilot is available in a free version, it is only available in select regions, and only works in a handful of languages so far.
These languages are Chinese (Simplified), English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese (Brazil).
But among Microsoft's statements is that it is working to introduce several languages into the current update, including Arabic, which will make any Arab user use Copilot easily and effectively.
What are the operating system requirements for CoPilot to run successfully?
CoPilot works with Windows 10 and Windows 11, but it is less efficient, and may not be able to perform all tasks, when running on Windows 10.
It is worth noting that CoPilot's functionality in Windows 10 is limited and has specific system requirements. Among the tasks that Copilot will not be able to do in Windows 10 is changing settings or running troubleshooters.
Therefore, to use this tool on Windows 10, Microsoft recommends going to “Settings” and then “Update & Security.”
Then turn on the “Get the latest updates as soon as they are available” option. If there are updates, activate them fully, and then try CoPilot.
It is important to know that - according to Microsoft’s statement - some versions of Windows will not be included in CoPilot, such as “Windows 10 Pro,” “Windows 10 Enterprise,” and “Windows 10 for Education.” (Windows 10 Education).
That is, if you log in to CoPilot through a work or educational account, CoPilot will be disabled in Windows.
Also, when using CoPilot with commercial data protection, you will not have its chat interface, but the following message will be displayed in its place: “Your personal and company data are protected in this chat.” This means that personal and business data are protected and will not be accessible or viewed through chat.
According to Microsoft's statement, some versions of Windows will not be included in CoPilot, such as the "Windows 10 Pro" version (Getty)
Is CoPilot free?
CoPilot can be used for free on the web, on Windows, in the Edge browser, and through CoPilot apps on mobile devices. He will carry out general tasks. However, if you want to customize Copilot to perform various Microsoft Office program tasks, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and others, you will have to pay for Copilot.
If you want a faster model for image design and data processing, you'll also have to pay for Copilot.
Tasks that CoPilot can perform on Windows
This application can perform many common tasks on the Windows operating system for you. These tasks are as follows:
Turn system features on and off
Copilot enables you to control operating system features, such as turning on dark mode, for example.
Submit commands within web pages
If you are on a specific web page in your browser, you can consider that Copilot is taking a look at the page with you without you providing it with any information such as the page link or otherwise. You can ask him to summarize the information shown to you and he will do that. This process is currently only available in Microsoft Edge browser.
Submit complex questions that require an Internet connection
You can give Copilot any task and it will do it perfectly, even if it requires an Internet connection, such as finding a flight to France and compiling a list of the most important places to stay there.
Access to commands
In case you have no idea how to access a window within Windows, CoPilot can open and access menus. All you have to do is ask it, for example: “Open the Network and Sharing Center.”
Open applications
This tool can open a specific application for you. All you have to do is ask her clearly, for example: “Open Microsoft Excel.”
Paid CoPilot performs many additional tasks, including design, providing advanced answers, and working with Microsoft (Microsoft) programs.
Tasks that paid CoPilot can perform
First, paid CoPilot can perform many additional tasks, including design, providing advanced answers, and working with Microsoft programs.
Using CoPilot with Microsoft programs requires that three conditions be met: The first is that you pay to subscribe to CoPilot, as the free tool does not provide this feature.
The second is to have a Microsoft Account. The third is to make sure to place the file you want to work on through the tool’s commands in OneDrive on your device.
As for CoPilot in Microsoft programs, as soon as you open Word, PowerPoint, or other programs, the CoPilot command interface will appear in front of you without even asking for it. Here are Copilot's options in this area:
Copilot Graph-grounded Chat
This option enables designers to create images in a very precise way. All they have to do is write a detailed text of what they want to appear in the image, then wait a few seconds, see 3 examples of images, and then choose the most appropriate one.
Copilot in Teams
Through CoPilot in Microsoft Teams, users can quickly gather essential information from their chat threads. CoPilot helps users ask specific questions, or use suggested prompts to help them follow the conversation, organize key discussion points, and summarize Important information.
Copilot in Outlook
CoPilot in Outlook will help you do all the email related operations.
Copilot in Word
CoPilot can write and compose texts in Word, as well as summarize paragraphs and execute Word commands.
Copilot in PowerPoint
CoPilot can prepare a wonderful and creative presentation with colors, transitions and many features.
Copilot in Excel
The tool can organize tables and handle data in a very professional way. Once you command CoPilot to perform a specific task in Excel, it will do it very efficiently.
Copilot in OneNote
CoPilot, integrated into OneNote, improves the note-taking process.
Thus, helping you understand, create and retrieve information easily with the click of a button, Copilot draws on large language models and the information in your OneNote notes to create relevant and useful content that fits within the context of your notes.
Copilot in Loop
CoPilot enables users to organize information, create documents, manage tasks, and facilitate teamwork. This is done by providing intelligent recommendations and automating repetitive tasks.
Copilot in Whiteboard
CoPilot helps users generate ideas, organize content, create diagrams or graphics, and collaborate with others more effectively. All of this within the Microsoft Whiteboard environment.
Thus, we see that Microsoft has improved the Windows user experience by shortening processes and making it easier to perform tasks using CoPilot.
The introduction of the artificial intelligence model also encouraged anyone without computer experience to deal with Windows systems, with an assistant present at all times to carry out tasks and carry out difficult duties.
Source: Al Jazeera