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DataCamp

Microsoft Copilot in Word

via DataCamp

Overview

Master Microsoft Copilot in Word to write faster, understand documents instantly, and collaborate more effectively.

Transform Your Writing with AI


The future of document creation is here, and it's powered by AI. Microsoft Copilot in Word isn't just a tool—it's an intelligent writing partner that can help you work faster and smarter. This course takes you from first introduction to confident daily use, showing you exactly how to leverage Copilot's capabilities while staying in control of your content.

Master the Three Core Capabilities


You'll start by discovering where Copilot lives in Word and what it can do. Through hands-on exercises with real business scenarios, you'll learn to create professional documents from scratch or transform existing drafts, understand and summarize lengthy documents in seconds, and collaborate more effectively by addressing feedback efficiently. Each capability is taught through practical examples you'll encounter in your actual work.

Level Up Your Prompting Skills


As you progress, you'll unlock advanced techniques that separate basic users from power users. Learn the Goal-Context-Source-Expectations framework for precise prompts, discover how to ground Copilot in your documents for context-aware results, and master multiturn conversations that refine outputs iteratively. You'll also explore mobile workflows, ensuring you can work with Copilot wherever you are.

Build AI into Your Daily Workflow


By the final chapter, you'll apply everything in a comprehensive case study that mirrors real-world challenges. You'll leave confident in using Copilot responsibly, knowing its limitations, and ready to make AI your everyday writing partner.

Syllabus

  • Meet Copilot
    • Discover how Copilot is more than just a feature: it’s your intelligent writing assistant, fully integrated into Word. This chapter introduces where to find Copilot, what it can do, and how to start using it with confidence, while understanding of its strengths and limitations.
  • Copilot for Everyday Use
    • From blank pages to feedback-laden drafts, this chapter shows how Copilot can help you create, understand, and collaborate on documents faster and smarter. Learn how to delegate the heavy lifting to AI while staying in control of your messages and tone.
  • Levelling Up: Copilot as a Writing Partner
    • Ready to go pro? This chapter dives into advanced techniques like grounding, multiturn prompting, and mobile workflows, so you can make Copilot work harder for you, wherever you are. You’ll wrap up by applying everything you’ve learned in a real-world case that mirrors your daily work.

Taught by

Stéphanie Visser

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