Get Started with Microsoft Copilot (Beginners Guide)

Anders Jensen
23 Dec 202306:44

TLDRThe video script introduces the viewer to Copilot, a versatile AI tool accessible through Microsoft.com. It demonstrates the process of creating a Microsoft account, using prompts to generate an elevator pitch, and accessing the internet for information. The tool's capabilities are showcased through creating an image of a snow leopard and composing a personalized song with lyrics. Additionally, the script highlights the use of the Copilot sidebar for analyzing and summarizing web pages or documents, even translating them into English. The video emphasizes the ease of use and the creative potential of Copilot, encouraging viewers to explore its features.

Takeaways

  • 🚀 Accessing Copilot is done through the website microsoft.com, requiring a Microsoft account for sign in.
  • 📝 If you do not have a Microsoft account, you can easily create one to use Copilot services.
  • 🎯 After signing in, you'll see your name at the top right corner, indicating a successful login.
  • 💡 The 'Ask me anything' section is where you input your prompts for Copilot.
  • 📈 Copilot can access the internet to provide more informed and detailed responses.
  • 🔄 The 'Dynamic organization' and 'personalized learning experience' are examples of prompts that can be used with Copilot.
  • 🎨 Users have the option to choose the style of conversation, whether balanced, creative, or precise.
  • 🖼️ With the 'create an image' feature, Copilot can generate images based on specific prompts and photography settings.
  • 🎵 The 'soono' plugin allows Copilot to create personalized songs with lyrics, showcasing its versatility.
  • 🔍 The sidebar feature enables users to analyze web pages and PDFs by asking questions and receiving summaries or translations.
  • 🌐 The European Central Bank (ECB) economic report is an example of the type of content that can be analyzed and translated by Copilot.

Q & A

  • What is the first step to use Copilot?

    -The first step to use Copilot is to navigate to copilot.microsoft.com.

  • How does one sign up for a Microsoft account if they don't have one?

    -To sign up for a Microsoft account, click on 'Sign in' and then 'Create one' on the Microsoft account sign-in page.

  • What is the purpose of the 'Ask me anything' section in Copilot?

    -The 'Ask me anything' section is where users input their prompts for Copilot to generate responses or create content based on the input.

  • How does Copilot access the internet?

    -Copilot accesses the internet to gather information and generate responses or content based on the user's prompts.

  • What are the different conversation styles available in Copilot?

    -The different conversation styles available in Copilot include balanced, creative, and precise approaches.

  • What is an example of a prompt that can be used to generate an image in Copilot?

    -An example of a prompt for generating an image is 'Create an image of a snow leopard'.

  • What is the role of the 'Soono' plugin in Copilot?

    -The 'Soono' plugin in Copilot is used to create personalized songs based on the user's prompt, including lyrics and melody.

  • How long does it typically take for Copilot to generate an image or a song?

    -It usually takes anywhere between 10 to 45 seconds for Copilot to generate an image or a song, depending on the time of day.

  • What can the Copilot sidebar be used for?

    -The Copilot sidebar can be used to analyze web pages or documents, allowing users to ask questions and receive information from the content.

  • How can Copilot help with understanding a complex document like a 140-page PDF from the central bank in a foreign language?

    -Copilot can access the PDF, summarize the current page in easy-to-understand bullets, and translate it into English or other languages as requested by the user.

  • What is the recommendation for those interested in using Copilot?

    -The recommendation is to try out Copilot as it is free, and explore its capabilities by creating content, generating images, and analyzing documents.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Introduction to Using Copilot

The paragraph outlines the process of accessing and utilizing Copilot, a Microsoft product. It begins with navigating to the website and signing in or creating a Microsoft account if the user doesn't already have one. Once logged in, users can start by entering prompts, which serve as inputs for Copilot. The paragraph highlights the ability of Copilot to access the internet for information and provides an example of generating an elevator pitch for a company. It also explains how to create a new topic and choose the conversation style, such as balanced, creative, or precise. The user demonstrates creating an image of a snow leopard and adjusting photographic settings for realism. Additionally, the paragraph mentions the option to create a personalized song using the plugin feature and shares a tip about a LinkedIn group for sharing tips and tricks related to Copilot.

05:01

📄 Utilizing Copilot for Web Pages and Documents

This paragraph discusses the capability of Copilot to analyze and understand web pages and documents. The user provides an example of working with a lengthy German PDF from the central bank, illustrating how Copilot can be used to summarize and translate content. The demonstration shows how to open a PDF with Microsoft Edge for question-asking and how to request a precise summary and translation of a web page or document. The paragraph emphasizes the utility of Copilot in comprehending complex and lengthy documents, and it concludes with a recommendation to use Copilot, highlighting its free availability. The user also mentions another resource, a DBT lesson with Excel, showcasing the versatility of Copilot in different applications.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Copilot

Copilot is an AI-driven code generation tool that assists developers by writing code snippets based on user prompts. In the context of the video, it is used to demonstrate the capabilities of the tool in various tasks such as creating an elevator pitch, generating images, and composing songs. The video showcases how users can interact with Copilot through a Microsoft account and utilize its features to enhance their creative and technical projects.

💡Microsoft Account

A Microsoft account is a user profile that allows access to various Microsoft services, including the Copilot platform. In the video, the speaker instructs viewers on how to sign in or create a Microsoft account to use Copilot, highlighting the integration of the tool within the Microsoft ecosystem.

💡Prompts

In the context of the video, prompts are the inputs or requests provided by the user to initiate a specific action or task within Copilot. They serve as the basis for the AI to generate content, such as an elevator pitch, an image, or a song, based on the user's requirements.

💡Conversation Style

The conversation style refers to the tone and manner in which Copilot interacts with the user. It can be adjusted to be balanced, creative, or precise, depending on the user's preference for the level of freedom and creativity desired in the AI's responses. This setting influences the nature of the content generated by Copilot.

💡Snow Leopard

In the video, the snow leopard is used as an example of a prompt for Copilot to generate an image. This demonstrates the tool's capability to create visual content based on user requests, showcasing its versatility and applicability in various creative tasks.

💡Song Creation

Song creation within the video refers to the process of generating a song with lyrics and melody using Copilot's integration with the Sunno plugin. This feature allows users to input a prompt and receive a complete song, including both lyrics and musical composition, highlighting the tool's advanced capabilities in creative tasks.

💡Sunno

Sunno is a plugin mentioned in the video that works in conjunction with Copilot to create music. It takes the lyrics generated by Copilot and composes a song with a melody, demonstrating the integration of AI tools to enhance creative processes.

💡Sidebar

The sidebar in the context of the video is a feature of the Copilot platform that allows users to analyze web pages or documents. It provides an interactive interface for users to ask questions or request specific information from the content of a web page or a PDF, showcasing the tool's ability to process and understand text from various sources.

💡Economic Report

An economic report, as mentioned in the video, is a document that provides analysis and data on economic conditions, often produced by financial institutions or government agencies. In the script, the European Central Bank's economic report is used as an example to demonstrate how Copilot can help users understand complex or lengthy documents by summarizing and translating their content.

💡RPA

RPA, or Robotic Process Automation, is a technology that automates repetitive tasks in business processes. In the video, it is mentioned as part of the content created by the YouTuber Anders, who is the subject of the song generated by Copilot. This example illustrates how Copilot can be used to create content related to specific topics or individuals.

💡GPT

GPT, or Generative Pre-trained Transformer, is an AI language model known for its ability to generate human-like text based on given inputs. In the video, GPT is referenced in the context of the content created by the YouTuber Anders, indicating the relevance of AI technologies in the creation and automation of content.

Highlights

Navigate to Microsoft Copilot website to get started.

Sign in or create a new Microsoft account to access Copilot.

After logging in, you can see your name in the right corner.

The 'Ask me anything' section is where you input prompts for Copilot.

Copilot can access the internet to provide more informed responses.

An example prompt is to write an elevator pitch for a company.

The prompt can be made more specific or kept general based on user preference.

Creating an image involves specifying photographic equipment settings.

There's a LinkedIn group for sharing tips and tricks with Copilot.

Copilot can generate creative content, such as personalized songs.

The song creation process involves using Sunno to produce both lyrics and melody.

The generated song can be listened to and used in various media.

Copilot offers a sidebar for analyzing web pages and asking questions.

Web pages and PDFs can be analyzed and summarized by Copilot.

An example is summarizing a 140-page German economic report from the ECB.

Copilot provides translations for better understanding of complex documents.

The service is free and recommended for users to try out.

There's also a DBT lesson with Excel that showcases Copilot's capabilities.