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Microsoft Copilot for Small Business
AI built into Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.
What Microsoft Copilot does
Microsoft Copilot works across Microsoft 365 apps, drafting documents in Word, analyzing data in Excel, summarizing Outlook threads and Teams meetings, and building PowerPoint decks from documents, using your company's files and permissions.
Best for
- Microsoft 365 businesses
- Excel-heavy work
- Meeting summaries in Teams
How small businesses use Microsoft Copilot
- Recap a Teams meeting with action items
- Turn a Word document into a presentation
- Spot trends in an Excel sales report
Microsoft Copilot: common questions
Who should use Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot suits microsoft 365 businesses, excel-heavy work and meeting summaries in Teams.
When should you choose something else instead of Microsoft Copilot?
Using Copilot inside Word, Excel and Outlook needs the paid Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on or bundle. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Claude.
Is Microsoft Copilot free?
Microsoft Copilot pricing: Free version; Microsoft 365 Copilot is a paid add-on or bundle. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official website before you buy.
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