Tech Tip: Boost Productivity with Copilot in Outlook

There’s so much rich functionality now available with Copilot in Outlook to help you with drafting a new email, but are you aware of how Copilot can also help you deal with incoming email?

When you highlight text in an email, you’ll notice the Mini Toolbar appears above the highlighted text.

Copilot mini toolbar in Outlook

You’ll see options that let you leverage powerful features to streamline your workflow, including:

  • Explain in more detail: Get more information on the highlighted text using Copilot, Outlook’s AI-powered assistant.
  • Add Note: Save the highlighted text as a note for future reference.
  • Reply: Respond to the email with the highlighted text included in the reply.
  • Create Task: Convert the highlighted text into a task or to-do item.

Key Benefits of using Copilot in Outlook:

  • Quick Research: Get instant insights and information on specific topics using Copilot.
  • Quick Note-Taking: Save important information without leaving your inbox.
  • Efficient Responding: Respond to emails with relevant context already included.
  • Actionable Tasks: Turn emails into actionable tasks to stay on top of your work.

Use The Features of Copilot in Outlook to:

  • Reduce email clutter
  • Increase productivity
  • Stay organised
  • Make informed decisions with AI-powered insights

If you’ve been resisting the move to new Outlook, preferring to stick with the comfort of what you know in classic Outlook, then perhaps now is the time to give new Outlook a try! By leveraging Copilot features in Outlook , you’ll be able to work more efficiently and manage your emails more effectively than ever before.

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