| Meet Researcher and Analyst in Microsoft 365 Copilot: July 2025 edition This month, we’re introducing Researcher and Analyst, two powerful new additions to Microsoft 365 Copilot. These features use advanced reasoning and data from your work and the web to analyze, infer, and synthesize information to deliver deeper and more accurate insights. Let’s take a look at what’s new and ready for you to try. |
Introducing Researcher: Deep research, done in minutes Recommended for: Legal Marketing Sales  Available on: Windows, Mac and Mobile Need to tackle complex research? Researcher is here to help. It works across your content and trusted sources to gather, connect, and make sense of information. Whether you’re exploring market trends, prepping for client meetings, or analyzing lengthy contracts, Researcher helps you make informed decisions faster. Try in Researcher: “What are the latest consumer trends in [industry or market] and how are competitors reacting? Include ways to improve our strategy based on [marketing_plan.docx].” “Build a sales brief on [business name] with recent updates and risks.” “Summarize [new law], compare to our policy, and flag compliance gaps.” Watch Researcher in action |
Introducing Analyst: Data analysis at your fingertips Recommended for: Finance Marketing Sales  Available on: Windows, Mac and Mobile Analyst helps you think like a data scientist, using advanced reasoning and powerful data analysis to turn complex data into clear insights. Use it to forecast demand, visualize customer trends, or surface trends across your files, so you can quickly move from data to decisions. Try in Analyst: “Forecast monthly expenses by department for the remainder of the year and chart the trend.” “Using [revenue_report.csv], calculate YoY growth, segment by customer tier, and flag any accounts with declining spend.” “Which channels drove the most conversions in [campaign_data.xlsx]? Summarize ROI and next steps.” Watch Analyst in action Researcher and Analyst are now generally available in Copilot. Availability may vary based on your organization’s settings. |
Explore new features in Copilot  Personalize how you work with Copilot Available on: Web Copilot now adapts to your preferences and past interactions for more relevant responses. Set your preferences: Tailor your experience with custom instructions that help guide Copilot’s responses. Personalized responses: Copilot remembers key details across chats, so you don’t have to provide context repeatedly. You’re in control: Memories update automatically and can be viewed or removed at any time. To create custom instructions or manage what Copilot remembers, select … Copilot chats and more > Settings.  Hear Copilot responses out loud Available on: Web, Windows Copilot can now read responses aloud so you can listen while you work. Audio narration: Hear longer responses read aloud so you can stay focused without needing to read every word. To get started, select the speaker icon from any Copilot response. Try in Copilot : “Summarize my week in the style of a comedy roast” Try in Copilot : “Help me prepare for my day” |
| Helpful resources to make the most of Copilot Upskill on Copilot with curated learning paths: Visit Copilot Academy for structured learning with resources and hands-on activities by Microsoft experts. Maximize skills with free Microsoft 365 Copilot training: Register now to gain hands-on experience, discover role-specific tips, and learn from real-world examples. Stay productive on-the-go: Download the Microsoft 365 Copilot app and sign in with your work account to have Copilot at your fingertips. |