Microsoft has announced a new update to Windows to enhance the user experience of Copilot and make workflows more efficient. This update includes a new plugin called Power Automate, which allows users to automate repetitive and tedious tasks. Here are the details about the update:

Microsoft Windows will now have Copilot handle boring tasks with the new update

Power Automate plugin: Power Automate is designed to automate various tasks such as Excel, PDFs, and file management. With this plugin, users can use Copilot more effectively and manage their time more efficiently. Some example tasks include:

Automatically generating emails wishing team members a happy weekend. Listing and updating the top 5 highest mountains in an Excel file. Batch renaming all PDF files in a folder. Moving or copying Word documents to a specific folder. Splitting and managing PDF files from a specific page.

This plugin, introduced with the new update to Microsoft Windows, is currently available to some users with access to Windows 11 Preview Build 26058. However, it’s only a matter of time before Microsoft makes this feature available to a wider audience.

How to use Power Automate?

Download or update to the latest version of Power Automate (can be done through Microsoft Store or the official website). Sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account or create a new account.

Go to the “Plugins” section in the Copilot app. Enable the Power Automate plugin and start using it.Users can provide their experiences and feedback directly to Microsoft at powerautomate-ai@microsoft.com.

This feedback is crucial for considering future updates to the plugin. This update from Microsoft to enhance Copilot aims to make users’ workflows more efficient. The Power Automate plugin makes Copilot more user-friendly and functional, allowing users to accomplish their daily tasks faster and easier.

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