Image generation in Cowork
Copilot Cowork can create and edit images using OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 model.
Content
Most useful for: Graphic Designer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Coordinator
Agent updates
Microsoft Copilot updates
Scheduled prompts for agents
You can schedule recurring prompts to agents such as Analyst in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Spreadsheets & data
Most useful for: Data Analyst, Management Accountant, Operations Manager
Agent Mode in Excel
Agentic Copilot in Excel (formerly Agent Mode) can build and edit sheets, tables, formulas and charts in the open workbook.
Spreadsheets & data
Most useful for: Accountant, Data Analyst, Management Accountant
Copilot Cowork
Microsoft launched Copilot Cowork, which takes a goal and carries out multi-step work across Microsoft 365, then returns the finished result for you to review.
Documents
Most useful for: Executive Assistant, Operations Manager, Project Manager
Copilot in Outlook (email and calendar)
Copilot in Outlook can draft, triage and summarise mail, and help schedule meetings, in a more agent-like way.
Inbox
Most useful for: Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Administrative Assistant
Copilot in Word and PowerPoint
The same 9 Mar 2026 announcement brought agentic drafting in Word and Agent Mode in PowerPoint, so Copilot can build and edit documents and decks in place.
Documents
Most useful for: Executive Assistant, Marketing Manager, Business Management Consultant