Microsoft is enhancing Copilot’s referencing capabilities in Workplace paperwork. With the most recent replace, Phrase customers can reference extra information when creating, reviewing, and finalizing Phrase paperwork. For instance, you may ask Copilot to put in writing an evaluation of a sure subject primarily based on a sure file. Microsoft says customers wished to have extra flexibility on this characteristic, so it’s now permitting you to reference a complete folder, not only a particular file.

Along with recordsdata, emails, and conferences, Microsoft 365 Copilot in Phrase can dive into an entire folder that’s saved on OneDrive or SharePoint. Simply remember that if a folder has over 10 recordsdata, Copilot will confer with the ten most up-to-date recordsdata.

One other change coming with right now’s replace is help for bigger paperwork. Now, you may reference paperwork with as much as 1.5 million phrases or 3,000 pages, plus you may reference as much as 20 gadgets when utilizing the Draft with Copilot characteristic.

Folder referencing is now accessible in Phrase for the Net, and Microsoft plans to carry it to desktop apps on Home windows and Mac in July 2025. As for the power to reference as much as 20 recordsdata and large-sized Phrase paperwork, these two modifications might be accessible in Phrase for the net and desktop apps later this month.

If you wish to do that characteristic out, head to Phrase for the Net and create a brand new doc, then open the Copilot immediate window, sort your request, and place a ahead slash (or click on the paperclip button) to open the add UI. Specify what recordsdata you wish to reference and click on the blue button with an arrow.

Different Copilot enhancements in Phrase that Microsoft not too long ago launched embody higher voice observe dealing with and the power to transcribe them into prebuilt or customized templates. You may be taught extra about that right here.