This is no rocket science: effective time management is the key to success. Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft’s advanced assistant, offers tools that can significantly increase productivity, saving up to 50% of working time. How exactly?
In this article, we’ll provide sample prompts that will help you automate your daily tasks and increase efficiency.
Managing Mailbox
Emails can take up a significant portion of your workday. Copilot 365 helps you manage your inbox by automating replies and organizing messages.
Prompt in Copilot for Outlook
“Scan my inbox and flag important emails that require my response.”
Time saved
1-2 hours a day
Preparing A Presentation
Creating a presentation from scratch is time-consuming. Copilot 365 simplifies this process by automating the layout and content of your slides.
Prompt in Copilot for PowerPoint
“Create a presentation on sales results for the last quarter based on the attached report.”
Time saved
2-3 hours
Creating Reports
Data collection and report creation can take hours. Copilot 365 can automatically generate reports based on the available data.
Prompt in Copilot for Excel
“Create a monthly sales report based on the data in this worksheet.”
Time saved
1-2 hours
Organization Of Meetings
Scheduling meetings and managing your calendar is crucial for an effective workday. Copilot 365 can automatically set meetings and send invitations.
Prompt in Copilot for Outlook
“Hold a meeting with my team for Friday at 10:00 AM and send out invitations.”
Time saved
30 minutes
Data Analysis
Analyzing large data sets can be difficult and time-consuming. Copilot 365 makes this process easy by providing instant insights.
Prompt in Copilot for Excel
“Analyze indicated sales data and generate charts that show a quarterly trend.”
Time saved
1-2 hours
Document Preparation
Admin tasks such as creating and formatting documents are the bread and butter of almost every job. Copilot 365 can automatically generate and format documents according to your guidelines.
Prompt in Copilot for Word
“Prepare a company policy document based on the attached draft.”
Time saved
1 hour
Task Management
Organizing and prioritizing tasks can significantly improve productivity. Copilot 365 helps you create and manage your to-do lists.
Prompt in Copilot for Teams
“Create a to-do list for today and set priorities.”
Time saved
30 minutes
Create Teams Meeting Notes
Taking notes during meetings can be a distraction, and it’s often hard to keep up with speakers and specialized jargon. Copilot 365 automatically creates meeting notes and summaries.
Prompt in Copilot for Teams
“Create notes from today’s meeting and send them to all participants.”
Time saved
30 minutes
Process Automation
Automating repetitive tasks can significantly increase efficiency. Copilot 365 allows you to automate many office processes.
Prompt in Copilot for Power Automate
“Automatically save invoice email attachments to OneDrive.”
Time saved
1 hour
Communication With Customers
Quick and effective communication with customers helps to maintain good relationships and reduces frustration on both sides. Copilot 365 can automatically respond to customer inquiries.
Prompt in Copilot for Outlook
“Respond to customer’s inquiry about order status.”
Time saved
30 minutes
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