📊 Configure AI in Microsoft 365 Apps

Last updated: October 6, 2025

Set up and use AI features in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Overview

Get the most out of AI in Microsoft 365! Configure Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What this helps with

What to expect: Medium difficulty • usually about 30-40 minutes.

This is one of 33 AI Integration & Assistant Management fixes in the WindowsHelper library. The full step-by-step fix for this is in the WindowsHelper app.

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