Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2: Pages, Python in Excel, and Agents
Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 introduces collaborative features like Copilot Pages, Python support in Excel, and enhancements in PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Word, totaling over 700 updates this year.
Read original articleMicrosoft has announced the second wave of Microsoft 365 Copilot, introducing several new features aimed at enhancing productivity and collaboration. Key updates include the launch of Copilot Pages, a dynamic canvas for multiplayer AI collaboration, and improvements to Copilot across various Microsoft 365 applications. Notably, Copilot in Excel now supports Python, allowing users to perform advanced data analysis using natural language. In PowerPoint, the Narrative Builder feature helps users create presentations more efficiently, while Copilot in Teams enhances meeting productivity by analyzing transcripts and chats. Outlook's new features prioritize important emails and summarize content, and Word will soon allow for easier integration of information from various sources. Additionally, Microsoft is rolling out Copilot agents, AI assistants designed to automate business processes, and an agent builder for creating custom agents. These updates are based on extensive customer feedback, resulting in over 700 product updates and 150 new features this year. The enhancements aim to streamline workflows and improve user experience across the Microsoft 365 suite.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 introduces Copilot Pages for collaborative AI work.
- Excel now supports Python for advanced data analysis through natural language.
- New features in PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Word enhance productivity and collaboration.
- Copilot agents automate business processes, with an agent builder for custom solutions.
- Over 700 updates and 150 new features have been implemented based on user feedback.
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