Free Microsoft Copilot Guide
A free, 14-page, large-type guide to Microsoft's Copilot family. Compare personal and work uses, Office tasks, image and video tools, GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, and longer tasks, with clear examples and safety checks.
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Who this guide is for
For people using Microsoft tools at home, work, or school who want to understand which Copilot fits the task and which account, license, or permission is needed.
What you will learn
Separate personal Copilot, work-account tools, GitHub Copilot, and Copilot Studio.
Choose a useful response mode and understand why model choice does not grant file access.
Use task matrices for Office apps and everyday work, with prompts you can adapt.
Distinguish image creation from different video tools and their limits.
Check plans, privacy, permissions, and results before you trust or share the work.
Why Dr. Morris is sharing this series
Reflecting on learning how to approach AI, Dr. Muhsinah Morris said:
“It saves me the energy of having to go back and forth with the model if I know exactly how to approach it.”
For Dr. Morris, the benefit is personal energy and mental effort: less unnecessary back-and-forth when she knows how to approach the model. These guides are shared in that spirit, with practical ways to choose tools and check the work.
Try it with one real task
Choose one small job you understand. Use the guide's suggested starting point, name the result you want, and explain any limits. Check the answer or file before you use it. Keep what works and adjust the request when something is missing.
About this free resource
Prepared at the request of Dr. Muhsinah Morris. This large-type PDF uses plain language, task tables, practical examples, and linked official sources.
Product facts and official sources checked on 21 October 2026. Names, features, prices, limits, and availability may change by plan, device, region, work or school settings, and rollout. Check the guide's official links and the options shown in your own account.
Independent educational resource. Not made or endorsed by Microsoft or GitHub.
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