top of page

Quick Notes on Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2: Pages, Python in Excel, and agents

Writer's picture: Osmany (Manny) BarrinatOsmany (Manny) Barrinat

Wave 2 is the latest update being released for Microsoft 365 Copilot. These new features are based on about 1000 clients giving Microsoft feedback. Microsoft 365 Copilot is the new UI for AI. Copilot has now moved to GPT 4.0 which provides faster responses. Microsoft’s goal is to help businesses increase the efficiency of all departments by eliminating unnecessary and repetitive tasks. Copilot can be given access to existing data to help it gain knowledge on how you run your business.

 

Pages

  • Helps you research and get data from the web.

  • Pages allow you to share a Page same as a Word document so you can work on the same file at the same time with other colleagues.

  • You can use an existing document as a template, and have Copilot create a new draft with updated new customer requirements.

BizChat

  • Allows you to use data from the web and within your Microsoft 365 organization.

  • It turns all of your organizational content into a rich database of information and insight.

Excel

  • Copilot in Excel is now Generally Available.

  • Copilot can analyze data from multiple data sources and create new formulas, totals, charts, formatting.

  • Copilot can provide suggestions, trends, and concerns you should focus on.

  • Copilot in Excel in Python is in Public Preview

    • This is an advanced analysis tool, where Copilot creates Python code automatically.

PowerPoint

  • Copilot in PowerPoint Narrative Builder

  • Copilot can automatically create slides based on documents within your organization. You can also add images quickly or have DALL-E create one for you.

Teams

  • Copilot in Teams Generally Available

  • Automatically scan a meeting in case there are any unanswered questions.

 OneDrive

  • Copilot in OneDrive Generally Available

  • Use Copilot to compare files from the OneDrive web interface. This way you can tell which file is the latest one.

Word

  • New Features

    • Use existing files to create new file based on previous documents, for example an RFP. Add a PDF showing the new specs and source material information. Add a meeting to add any updates that need to be considered. Copilot will create a new RFP document combining all that information and insight from the meeting notes.

Outlook

  • New Features

    • Prioritize my inbox. This feature helps you prioritize your emails based on Copilot’s analysis and when you click on the message you can adjust and train Copilot even further.

    • Copilot works on your Outlook mobile app. It helps you respond to messages even faster. Copilot can create a draft, change the tone of the email etc.

Copilot Agents

  • Now generally available

    • Agents can be deployed by you and managed by Copilot. Agents are like virtual employees that you can program to do work on your behalf.

  • You can configure what access the agent has access to.

  • You explain to the agent what its job.

  • The agent will be available in BizChat.

  • Copilot agents in SharePoint Public Preview

    • You can create an agent from within the SharePoint site and have it do a task based on the data that is within the site. The agent can be connected to a Teams chat and to activate it, you can call it by its @ name.

    • The agent can help place orders by emailing the team that oversees placing the order or other tasks you program.

 

Conclusion

Copilot is the new UI for AI. BizChat connects it all so that you can improve your operations by having access to all of your applications in the cloud.


Here is a link to Microsoft's notes and videos. https://lnkd.in/gjqxE2Ze

3 views0 comments

Comentarios


SecureNet MSP

Contact

9555 SW 175th Ter PMB#635

Miami, FL 33157

Billing | Sales | Support 305-680-3122

Stay Connected with Us via Text! 954-388-8891

Opt-in to receive updates, support, and service notifications directly to your phone. By subscribing to our text messaging service, you agree to receive messages from us. Standard messaging rates may apply. Text "JOIN" to [954-388-8891] to get started.

Follow Us

Stay updated with our latest news and announcements.

Thank You for Subscribing!

© 2025 SecureNet MSP. All rights reserved.

bottom of page