Microsoft launches Copilot on WindowsNew test versionIn addition to being able to directly generate Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files, it also adds deep integration with Google accounts, Gmail and Drive, so that the AI assistant is no longer limited to operating within the Microsoft ecosystem, but can help users complete more tasks across mainstream cloud services.
The new version of Copilot on Windows (version 1.25095.161.0) adds a feature called "Connector", which allows users to manually enable it in the settings page and connect Microsoft OneDrive, Outlook email, contacts, calendar and other data, or Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar and Contacts accounts.
After completing the authorization, users can search the contents of multiple accounts at the same time through natural language prompts, such as looking for "meeting invitations received last week" or "attachments sent by a specific contact."
This cross-platform integration makes Copilot an AI assistant that's even more integrated into your daily workflow. Previously, you had to manually switch between apps to search for files or emails, but now, you can do it with just a single command, significantly reducing the burden of repetitive tasks at work.
Another important update is the ability to generate and export documents. The new version of Copilot can directly create and export Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and even PDF files according to commands.
For example, a user can type "organize this text into a report" or "convert this list into an Excel spreadsheet," and Copilot will automatically generate an editable document that can be exported to the corresponding Office application with one click. If the response exceeds 600 characters, the system will automatically display an export button, allowing the user to quickly transfer to Word or PowerPoint for further editing.
Currently, the new version of Copilot has been pushed to Windows Insiders test program users through the Microsoft Store. Microsoft said that these features will be opened in stages, and testers can gradually experience the full functionality in subsequent versions and provide feedback to assist in adjustments.
As generative AI capabilities continue to deepen, Microsoft is not only enhancing the AI experience on the Windows platform, but also plans to make Copilot a cross-service, cross-account work hub. When users can freely switch and simultaneously access content from Google and Microsoft's cloud, it also means that the role of AI assistants is evolving from a single-application auxiliary tool to a "personalized digital assistant" that can understand global information and assist in decision-making and creation.
