Copilot on Windows Updated to Connect to Email and Create Office Documents

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1. 16.10.2025 16:00 1 articles · 23h ago

   Copilot Voice Activation Feature Added to Windows 11

   Windows 11 users can now activate Copilot using the wake word "Hey Copilot". This feature, tested by Windows Insiders since May 2025, requires manual enabling in the Copilot app's settings. Copilot Vision can analyze screen content to assist users with troubleshooting and guidance. The voice activation feature uses a local 10-second audio buffer for wake word recognition and requires internet access to process user requests.

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2. 10.10.2025 17:49 2 articles · 6d ago

   Copilot on Windows Updated to Connect to Email and Create Office Documents

   Microsoft has rolled out an update to Copilot on Windows, enabling it to connect to email services and generate Office documents. The update is available to systems running Copilot version 1.25095.161.0 and higher. Users can link their Google and Microsoft accounts to search and summarize information from emails, files, and calendars. The feature is opt-in and requires manual configuration. Users can also create and export Office documents directly from Copilot responses, supporting Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF formats. This update is gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders worldwide. Additionally, the update includes voice activation via the wake word "Hey Copilot", enhancing accessibility and user engagement.

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   • Copilot on Windows can now connect to email, create Office docs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 10.10.2025 17:49
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• Copilot on Windows version 1.25095.161.0 and higher supports connecting to Outlook, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and OneDrive.

  First reported: 10.10.2025 17:49
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  • Copilot on Windows can now connect to email, create Office docs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 10.10.2025 17:49
  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00

• The new features allow users to search and summarize information from linked email and calendar services.

  First reported: 10.10.2025 17:49
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  • Copilot on Windows can now connect to email, create Office docs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 10.10.2025 17:49
  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00

• Users can create and export Office documents from Copilot responses, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF files.

  First reported: 10.10.2025 17:49
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  • Copilot on Windows can now connect to email, create Office docs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 10.10.2025 17:49
  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00

• The update is rolling out to all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store.

  First reported: 10.10.2025 17:49
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  • Copilot on Windows can now connect to email, create Office docs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 10.10.2025 17:49

• The feature is opt-in and requires manual configuration in the Copilot Windows app's settings.

  First reported: 10.10.2025 17:49
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  • Copilot on Windows can now connect to email, create Office docs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 10.10.2025 17:49
  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00

• Windows 11 users can activate Copilot using the wake word "Hey Copilot".

  First reported: 16.10.2025 16:00
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  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00

• The "Hey Copilot" feature was tested by Windows Insiders since May 2025.

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  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00

• Copilot's voice activation requires manual enabling in the Copilot app's settings.

  First reported: 16.10.2025 16:00
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  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00

• Copilot Vision can analyze screen content to assist users with troubleshooting and guidance.

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  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00

• Copilot Voice uses a local 10-second audio buffer for wake word recognition.

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  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00

• Copilot requires internet access to process user requests after activation.

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  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00

• Voice activation increases user engagement with Copilot by up to twice the rate of text input.

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  • Microsoft adds Copilot voice activation on Windows 11 PCs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00