Microsoft Copilot in Word allows direct access to powerful generative AI tools within Word. This course focuses on exposing how to use Copilot in Word in the context of activities and workflows that can be radically affected with proper Copilot use. Within the course we will focus on the two main interfaces for Copilot in Word: Inline Copilot and the Copilot Pane. Each have distinct uses and behaviors. If you have yet to use Copilot, or have yet to settle in to how to use Copilot, this course is appropriate. It is specifically made to show the ropes of Copilot, and much of what you would learn in this course can apply to other Microsoft Copilot-enabled applications.
Overview
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
1h 30m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Use inline and pane interfaces to draft, query, and manage content effectively
Draft full documents from a blank page in seconds
Rewrite or refine existing paragraphs and adjust tone with one click
Transform selected text into structured tables instantly
Craft creative narratives—like children’s stories—from minimal prompts
Leverage the Copilot pane as a subject-matter expert to expand or fact-check content
Summarize lengthy documents into concise overviews
Ground new content in referenced files or URLs for accuracy
Generate podcast-style audio versions of your document
Students looking to learn more about how to utilize Copilot in Word efficiently.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Word
01. Using the Copilot in Word Interface
- Introduction to Copilot in Word
- Basic Content Drafting with Copilot
- Using Inline Copilot to Affect Existing Paragraphs
- Getting Writing Suggestions for Inline Copilot
- Using Inline Copilot to Visualize as a Table
- Authoring a Children’s Story from Breadcrumbs
- Using the Copilot Pane as a Subject Matter Expert
- Using the Copilot Pane in Copilot in Word
- Using Copilot in Word to Create an Audio Podcast
- Using the Summary Feature of Copilot in Word
02. Using References in Copilot in Word
- Introduction to Referencing in Copilot in Word
- Using a Reference to Build a Blog
- Using a Reference to Author and Answer Key
- How to Reference in The Copilot Pane
- Using References in the Copilot Pane
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Use inline and pane interfaces to draft, query, and manage content effectively
Draft full documents from a blank page in seconds
Rewrite or refine existing paragraphs and adjust tone with one click
Transform selected text into structured tables instantly
Craft creative narratives—like children’s stories—from minimal prompts
Leverage the Copilot pane as a subject-matter expert to expand or fact-check content
Summarize lengthy documents into concise overviews
Ground new content in referenced files or URLs for accuracy
Generate podcast-style audio versions of your document
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Students looking to learn more about how to utilize Copilot in Word efficiently.
PREREQUISITES
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Word
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Using the Copilot in Word Interface
- Introduction to Copilot in Word
- Basic Content Drafting with Copilot
- Using Inline Copilot to Affect Existing Paragraphs
- Getting Writing Suggestions for Inline Copilot
- Using Inline Copilot to Visualize as a Table
- Authoring a Children’s Story from Breadcrumbs
- Using the Copilot Pane as a Subject Matter Expert
- Using the Copilot Pane in Copilot in Word
- Using Copilot in Word to Create an Audio Podcast
- Using the Summary Feature of Copilot in Word
02. Using References in Copilot in Word
- Introduction to Referencing in Copilot in Word
- Using a Reference to Build a Blog
- Using a Reference to Author and Answer Key
- How to Reference in The Copilot Pane
- Using References in the Copilot Pane
