Word is where Copilot truly shines for content creation. You can draft entire documents, rewrite sections, summarize long reports, and transform rough notes into polished prose.

Drafting Documents

Open a blank document and click the Copilot icon, or press Alt+I to open the Copilot prompt box. Try prompts like:

• "Draft a project proposal for migrating our CRM to Salesforce. Include timeline, budget considerations, and risk factors."
• "Write a company policy on remote work covering eligibility, expectations, and equipment."
• "Create a press release announcing our Q4 earnings based on /Q4-Financial-Report.xlsx"

The "/" syntax lets you reference specific files in your OneDrive or SharePoint, grounding the output in real data.

Rewriting & Transforming

Select any text in your document, then click the Copilot icon that appears:

• "Make this more concise" — Cuts fluff while keeping meaning
• "Rewrite for a non-technical audience" — Adjusts complexity level
• "Change the tone to be more formal" — Shifts register
• "Convert these bullet points into flowing paragraphs" — Restructures content

Summarizing Long Documents

For lengthy reports, contracts, or research papers, open the Copilot side panel and ask:

• "Summarize this document in 5 key points"
• "What are the main risks mentioned in this contract?"
• "List all action items from this meeting notes document"

Generating Tables & Lists

Copilot can create structured content within documents:

• "Create a comparison table of AWS vs Azure vs GCP for our hosting needs"
• "Generate a checklist for onboarding new employees"
• "Build a RACI matrix for the website redesign project"

Tips for Better Results in Word

1. Be specific about length, tone, and audience
2. Reference existing files with "/" for grounded responses
3. Iterate — use follow-up prompts to refine the draft
4. Use "Rewrite" on selected text rather than asking Copilot to redo entire sections
5. Review and fact-check: Copilot can still make errors or include outdated information