Microsoft slaps new coat of paint on Copilot, buries annoying button
Microsoft has redesigned its Copilot app for Microsoft 365, introducing a new user interface and improved performance. The update aims to enhance user experience by allowing longer prompts and faster response times. Despite a reported increase in usage, Microsoft cautions that these results may not reflect long-term trends.
- ▪The Copilot app now loads more than twice as fast and has improved response times for complex prompts by 10%.
- ▪Microsoft has replaced the simple text box with a task-aware workspace that shows appropriate options as users type.
- ▪User feedback led to the option of moving the floating Copilot button back to the ribbon after negative reactions.
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