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Review
by Microsoft · tested Sep 2026
Microsoft Copilot: built into windows and office
If you spend your day in Word, Excel and Outlook, Copilot is already nearby. It is most useful for drafting documents and making sense of spreadsheets you did not build.
8.2
out of 10
Velina score
What it does well
- Sits inside the Microsoft apps many people use at work
- Helpful for first drafts and summaries of documents
- No separate app to learn
What to watch
- What you get depends on your Microsoft plan
- Less natural for chatty, personal tasks
Verdict
Convenient rather than exciting. Worth using if it is already on your machine.
Best for: Office work on a Windows computer.
Try it with our promptsHow we tested
- 1Plan three dinners from a list of leftovers
- 2Turn messy notes into an action list
- 3Rewrite a tense email in a calm tone
- 4Build a two-day city itinerary with a budget
- 5Explain a confusing bill in plain language
This review is our editorial opinion from hands-on use, not a benchmark. Features, limits and prices change often — check the maker’s own site before you pay for anything. Microsoft Copilot is a trademark of Microsoft; AIvelina is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by it. See our affiliate disclosure.