Microsoft is putting Copilot on a productivity leash
Microsoft is implementing new user controls for its Copilot AI assistant to enhance productivity. The updates include read-only options and contextually aware suggestions for Word and PowerPoint. These features are currently being tested internally and aim to simplify the user experience while unifying the commercial and consumer versions of Copilot.
- ▪Microsoft is enhancing Copilot with new user controls, including read-only options.
- ▪The updates will provide contextually aware suggestions for Word and PowerPoint.
- ▪These features are being tested internally before being released to consumers.
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News Microsoft is putting Copilot on a productivity leash We're seeing the first steps in Microsoft's plan to simplify and unify Copilot. By Mark Hachman Senior Editor, PCWorld May 28, 2026 12:26 pm PDT Image: Mark Hachman / Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports that Microsoft is enhancing Copilot with new user controls, including read-only options and the ability to lock the AI assistant to specific document sections.Microsoft is expanding Copilot’s prompt box with contextually aware suggestions for Word and PowerPoint, while unifying commercial and consumer versions under single leadership.These updates aim to make AI assistance more helpful and less overwhelming for productivity tasks, with features currently being tested internally before reaching…
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