Microsoft 365 Copilot also becomes an agent that autonomously handles tasks

Microsoft is upgrading Copilot in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into an in-file agent that can carry out multi-step tasks directly in the apps.

The new experience can automate drafting, analysis, and slide updates based on user instructions, reducing manual work across Office.

General availability has begun, signaling a major shift in how people use Microsoft 365 for document creation, spreadsheets, and presentations.

The move brings AI deeper into core productivity tools and could reshape everyday workflows and efficiency.