Direct Execution for Document Formatting and Summarization
Direct Copilot to execute specific formatting and rewriting tasks instantly.
Instead of asking for advice on how to improve a document, give Copilot direct commands to format, rewrite, or summarize specific sections of text.
The Scenario
You have a messy draft of a project plan and need to format it into a professional document and a summary table for your team.
Before & after
Manually formatting a document or converting a list of text into a structured PowerPoint slide usually takes 20–30 minutes of tedious clicking.
Paste your content into the Office app and use Copilot to 'Rewrite' or 'Visualize as Table.' This takes 2-3 minutes to produce a polished draft.
The Prompt
[PASTE_TEXT_HERE] \n\n Rewrite the text above to be more concise and professional. Then, create a summary table that highlights the three most important action items.
Some users find Copilot's suggestions vague; to overcome this, give specific execution commands like 'convert this list into a 3-column table' or 'rewrite this paragraph in a professional tone.'
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft Community Hub"Copilot helps users write, analyze, summarize, create presentations, automate repetitive tasks, and make informed decisions in less time."