Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook: requirements and key features
Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook helps users manage e-mail.
In this article, let's look together at which version of Outlook currently supports Copilot, what it takes to enable Copilot in Outlook, and what are the main features Copilot offers us to improve our communication and productivity in the daily use of our mailbox.
Which versions of Outlook include Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot is currently available in the following versions of Outlook:
- Outlook on the Web, accessible with your browser via microsofot365.com
- Outlook client (for Windows and Mac), featured in the Office 365 package
- The new Outlook (for Windows and Mac), which you can enable from your Outlook client by clicking on the "Try the new Outlook" item visible in the upper right-hand corner
It is very important to remember, however, that to date, Outlook client supports very little Copilot functionality and it is definitely best to move to the new Outlook or Outlook web in order to have the full experience for using AI within your mailbox.
One must also consider that Microsoft 365 Copilot is available for:
- Corporate Outlook accounts
- Education Outlook accounts
If a Microsoft account is associated with a third-party provider, such as Gmail, Yahoo, or iCloud, it will not have access to Copilot's email features.
How to enable Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook
Enabling Copilot in Outlook is a simple process.
First, you need to make sure that you have a Microsoft 365 license that allows you to access Copilot. If the license is eligible, then you can purchase the specific license for Copilot.
Once you have purchased the necessary licenses, it is important to make sure that your e-mail is on the Microsoft 365 cloud, otherwise Copilot will have no way to work.
As a final step, make sure you have the Office applications on your PC updated to the latest version (in technical terms, you can ask your administrator to have Office updated to the "Current channel" or "Monthly enterprise channel" version). If you have earlier versions, Copilot features will not be available.
Once these requirements are verified, Copilot will be immediately available within your e-mail in Outlook, without you having to do any further configuration.