Use Microsoft Copilot
Identify the Copilot product and account before applying instructions or using work files.
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The same product family name can refer to different experiences. Instructions for a workplace application may not describe a personal web account.
Record the product, account type and environment first. Use the help for that actual experience, then test a small public task you can verify.
Examples to adapt
Compare its product, account and version with yours before troubleshooting.
Use the authorised support route; do not move it to a personal account to evade a restriction.
Follow the method
- 1Identify the environment
Are you using the Copilot website, an office application or a managed device? Note the app and account without recording credentials.
- 2Choose a limited task
Ask for an outline, a rewrite or an explanation of a public text. Define the expected length and what must remain unchanged.
- 3Check permissions
Before processing work documents, review your organisation’s rules and the application’s access. Do not infer permissions from the name Copilot.
- 4Validate the output
Compare with the source document and open references. Preserve exceptions and qualifications that affect the conclusion.
A checklist to keep
Use these checks to record what you found. The grid supports a decision; it does not make one for you.
| Check | What to examine | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Website or application | Identify the experience |
| Account | Personal or organisational context | Apply the relevant rules |
| Input | File access and permissions | Check before using documents |
| Result | Claims and source material | Review before reuse |
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What to check
Separate personal and organisational contexts.
Use product-specific support.
Keep a validated copy and its source.
Common questions
Why is my interface different?
The product, account, version or feature availability may differ.
Which help centre should I use?
Start with Microsoft support for the application actually open.
Sources and documentation
Documentation consulted on . Examples are illustrative; interfaces and results may change.
Reference record for this resource
Identify the publisher, official destination and practical checks before using the service.
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