Microsoft is adding the free Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and agents to Office apps for all Microsoft 365 business users today. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote are all being updated with a Copilot Chat sidebar that will help draft documents, analyze spreadsheets, and more without needing an additional Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
“Copilot Chat is secure AI chat grounded in the web—and now, it’s available in the Microsoft 365 apps,” explains Seth Patton, general Manager of Microsoft 365 Copilot product marketing. “It’s content aware, meaning it quickly understands what you’re working on, tailoring answers to the file you have open. And it’s included at no additional cost for Microsoft 365 users.”
While this free version of Copilot will rewrite documents, provide summaries, and help create slides in PowerPoint, the $30 per month, per user Microsoft 365 Copilot license will still have the best integration in Office apps. The Microsoft 365 Copilot license is also not limited to a single document, and can reason over entire work data.
“Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license get priority access to features like file upload and image generation, along with the latest technology like GPT-5, including faster response times and more consistent availability—even during peak usage periods,“ explains Patton.
Microsoft previously bundled its AI-powered Copilot features into Office apps for consumer Microsoft 365 plans earlier this year, but it raised the prices of subscriptions at the same time. Microsoft isn’t doing any price adjustments for businesses with Copilot Chat being added to Office apps. Microsoft is also getting ready to bundle its sales, service, and finance Copilots into the Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription in October, reducing the price for some businesses that rely on Microsoft’s latest AI tools.
This is an exciting development! The addition of free Copilot Chat features in Microsoft Office apps is sure to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for many users. Looking forward to seeing how it improves the overall experience!
Absolutely, it is exciting! The integration of Copilot Chat could really enhance productivity by providing real-time assistance and suggestions right within the apps. It will be interesting to see how users adapt to this new feature in their daily workflows.
I completely agree! The ability to access real-time assistance within Office apps can streamline workflows significantly. It’s interesting to consider how this could also foster more collaborative work environments, as teams can share insights and ideas instantly.
Absolutely! Having that real-time support can really enhance productivity. Plus, it could help users discover features they might not have known about, improving their overall experience with the apps.
I completely agree! The real-time support will definitely streamline workflows. It’s also exciting to think about how these Copilot features might evolve, potentially offering personalized suggestions based on user habits over time.
I completely agree! The real-time support will definitely streamline workflows. It’s also exciting to see how these features can enhance collaboration among teams, making it easier to share ideas and get instant feedback.