In a recent video from Pragmatic Works, Devin Knight breaks down the newest updates surrounding Microsoft 365 Copilot, a powerful productivity tool designed to bring AI into familiar Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. This blog post summarizes the key announcements and provides a step-by-step guide to purchasing and activating Copilot in your organization.
đź”” Major Announcements
- Copilot is now available to all users – not just large enterprises.
- Two options are now available:
- Copilot Pro: $20/month for individual users
- Copilot for Microsoft 365: Designed for businesses of any size
- No more 300-user minimum – even a single-user business can access Copilot for Microsoft 365.
- Users with Office 365 E3 or E5 licenses can also use Copilot, not just Microsoft 365 users.
đź›’ How to Purchase Copilot for Microsoft 365
If you’re ready to implement Copilot for your organization, here’s how to get started:
- Go to admin.microsoft.com (admin access required).
- Navigate to the Billing section on the left-hand menu.
- Select Purchase Services.
- Use the search bar to find Copilot for Microsoft 365.
- Select the license duration (1-3 years), adjust the number of users, and complete the purchase.
Note: There is no free trial available. Once licenses are purchased, they can be assigned to users under the “Manage” section.
⚙️ Activating Copilot in Microsoft Apps
After purchasing, users may need to manually activate their Copilot license in Microsoft Office tools:
- Open any Office application like Word or PowerPoint.
- Go to File > Account.
- Click Update License to refresh the licensing status.
- Restart the application. Copilot options should now appear.
📬 What Happens After Purchase?
- Users receive an email notification explaining Copilot’s features and how to access them.
- Licenses can be reassigned any time via the admin portal.
đź’ˇ Additional Tips
- To use Copilot in Outlook, make sure you're using the New Outlook interface.
- In Microsoft Teams, you may need to sign out and back in for Copilot to appear.
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