New Copilot updates are arriving this January, bringing enhancements to various features and workflows. Let's explore what's new.

Microsoft has been working hard to make it even better, with improvements like easier ways to manage your stuff and new features that work right inside the apps you already use every day. Microsoft 365 Copilot is really changing how we get things done, making work smoother and easier.

So, let's dive right in and see what's new!

We've got some great news about Viva Learning:

You can now take the Copilot Academy and fully customize it. You can customize the courses to perfectly match your team's specific needs or what's relevant in your industry. (By the way, the Microsoft Copilot Academy is designed to help everyone get skilled up on using Microsoft 365 Copilot.)

Since last month, you've actually been able to duplicate learning paths that Microsoft has already created and then customize them to fit your organization's growth plans. It's all about making learning work for you and your team.

But here's the best part: the new AI and Copilot Resources provider is now available, making it easier than ever to train your team. It gives admins more control over the learning materials by allowing them to enable, disable, or manage permissions for different content. So, getting your workforce up to speed is now a simple process.

New templates and reports in Copilot Analytics

New templates and reports are now available in Copilot Analytics. Using new Viva Pulse survey templates, you can measure Copilot readiness, track adoption, and see its impact. All survey results are automatically summarized in the Copilot Dashboard.

For sales teams, it's all about turning information into action. With the new Copilot for Sales reports in Viva Insights, sales leaders can see exactly how Copilot is helping their teams close deals faster, compare how different groups are using it, and spot trends that lead to success.

Transform note-taking with Copilot for OneNote users on Mac and iPad

Copilot is now available, bringing powerful new features to your note-taking. Copilot can help you summarize key points, rewrite sections for clarity, or rephrase your notes using natural language. This makes it easier than ever to organize your thoughts and prepare for meetings or simply write down ideas.

And there's even more! On the desktop app, "Quick Actions" takes note-taking to a whole new level of speed and ease. With just a click of a button, you can instantly summarize a page, create a task list, or turn messy thoughts into a polished plan. It's like having a personal assistant who's always ready to help.

Improve data and understanding with Copilot for Excel

Copilot for Excel is making data analysis easier than ever. The new "Clean Data" feature helps you resolve text inconsistencies, fix formatting, and remove extra spaces in seconds. Plus, Copilot is getting even smarter with pattern recognition on Windows Desktop this month. This means it can suggest formulas for common tasks like date transformations and row numbering, saving you time and effort. From budgets to reports, Copilot is a valuable assistant.

More dynamic interactions in Copilot for Word and PowerPoint

Copilot in Word and PowerPoint is getting some exciting new features this January. Copilot can now read responses aloud, making it more accessible and interactive. You can also now use images in your chats with Copilot. This lets you extract text from images, generate descriptions, or even translate content. These improvements make it easier to get the answers you need while staying focused on your work. These updates are available across all platforms for Word and PowerPoint.

Intelligent recap in Teams for calls from chat and ‘Meet now’ meetings

Teams now offers Intelligent Recap for calls from chat and "Meet Now" meetings. AI-generated summaries, organized by speaker and topic, with automatic notes and follow-up task flagging, are now available for even unscheduled meetings.

Conclusion

This January's Copilot updates are designed to make a real difference in how you work. From cleaning up data in Excel and revolutionizing notetaking in OneNote to providing intelligent meeting recaps in Teams, these innovations are all about saving time, streamlining workflows, and helping you focus on your priorities. With 2025 just around the corner, there's never been a better time to discover the power of Copilot. Try these new features today and see the impact they can have.