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Microsoft 365 - Copilot Chat

Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat available to UWL users, including key features, Web and Work modes, enterprise data protection, and step-by-step instructions for signing in and verifying your data protection status.

Intro to Copilot Chat

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is a tool that uses generative AI to assist with various tasks. When you sign in using your UWL account, you are provided with enterprise-level data protection, indicated by a green shield at the top of the interface next to the New Chat button.

You interact with it using conversational language, and it is powered by ChatGPT (current version: GPT-4o). You can ask questions, search for information, or ask it to create an image based on a description.

Key Features (generated by Copilot):

  • Information Retrieval: Quickly find information by searching the web for accurate and up-to-date answers.
  • Productivity Assistance: Helps with drafting emails, creating to-do lists, and setting reminders to keep you organized.
  • Conversational Support: Engages in meaningful conversations, offering support and insights on various topics.
  • Adaptability: Tailors responses to your preferences and needs, making interactions feel personalized.
  • Friendly and Approachable: Maintains a positive and respectful tone, making it easy and enjoyable to interact with.

Modes:

  • Web Mode: Available to all users by default, providing information primarily from the web.
  • Work Mode: Available to users with a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot license, allowing interaction with your Microsoft 365 environment.

Data Protection: Using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat through UWL offers added data protection. It is highly recommended to avoid entering any personal or sensitive data (e.g., PII, PHI, PCI, or FERPA-protected data) to ensure privacy and protection.

How to Use Copilot Chat

  1. Go to Microsoft Copilot (copilot.microsoft.com) (opens in new tab) and sign in.

    Microsoft Copilot sign-in page with a Sign In button and Microsoft branding

  2. When prompted to choose an account, select your UWL account.

    Account picker showing UWL and personal Microsoft account options

  3. Choose Work as your account type.

    Prompt asking whether to use Copilot for Work or Personal use, with the Work option highlighted

  4. Click Continue on the stay signed in prompt.

    Microsoft prompt asking whether to stay signed in, with a Continue button

  5. Verify there is a green shield at the top of the interface. Click on it to confirm it reads Enterprise data protection. This protection ensures the data you enter is not used to train Copilot.

    Important: Do not enter any PII (Personally Identifiable Information) such as Social Security numbers, names, birthdates, or similar sensitive data.

    Copilot interface showing a green shield icon at the top of the page with a tooltip reading Enterprise data protection

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Keywords:
Copilot, Microsoft 365, Copilot Chat, AI, ChatGPT, GPT-4o, generative AI, enterprise data protection, green shield, PII, Work mode, Web mode, sign in, UWL account 
Doc ID:
147615
Owned by:
Travis S. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2025-01-21
Updated:
2026-03-05
Sites:
UW-La Crosse