Think Deeper and Voice in Copilot & great new free features

I prepared for You the summary of the most important news, announcements, and articles about Microsoft 365 & Copilot from last week. Enjoy!

Free, Unlimited Access to Think Deeper and Voice in Copilot

We launched Copilot two years ago, focused on helping people access knowledge, get answers, reflect, brainstorm and create. As we continue to build your ultimate AI companion, today we’re excited to start rolling out even more powerful capabilities to all Copilot users with free, unlimited access to Voice and Think Deeper (powered by OpenAI’s o1 model). Now you can have an extended conversation with Copilot using Voice and take advantage of Think Deeper’s advanced reasoning models to tackle more complex questions or tasks, anytime. Try it today.

Copilot Logos Package

There are multiple Copilot products and I gathered a package of Copilot product logotypes you can use in a graphic or presentation.

When you are working on a presentation, project plan, or visualization of the deployment of AI in a Microsoft environment you would like to use graphic representations of Copilot products - its logo. In this article, you will find references to logotypes of Microsoft Copilot products and you will have the possibility to download logos of specific Copilot products. Download transparent logos for: ?? Copilot ?? Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat ?? Microsoft 365 Copilot ?? Copilot Studio

Newsletter functionality in New Outlook (Preview

Newsletters in Outlook helps you create and send structured, professional newsletters quickly and easily from within Outlook. This feature allows you to build momentum and keep your team informed and engaged.

Microsoft introduced a quite complex Newsletter functionality into the New Outlook app.

The new Newsletters in Outlook feature, allows users to create and send professional newsletters directly within Outlook. This feature aims to keep teams informed and engaged by providing a structured way to share updates. While in the preview phase, administrators can enable this feature for selected users within an organization. Access to the feature is managed through the OwaMailboxPolicy.OutlookNewslettersAccessLevel property, which can be set to different levels such as ReadWrite, ReadOnly, or NoAccess. Users need both an Exchange Online mailbox and SharePoint access to use this feature, and it is not yet available for government cloud users.

Additionally, the feature includes engagement tools like reactions and comments, which can be enabled or disabled by authors or administrators. Recommendations for other newsletters can also be included to encourage greater readership. These settings can be managed using specific properties in the Exchange Management Shell. The page also highlights that all users can read the email messages generated from newsletters, regardless of their access level to the Outlook Newsletters module.

Build your own Microsoft 365 Copilot usage reporting system

In today's data-driven world, understanding how tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot are utilized within an organization is crucial for driving adoption and maximizing productivity. Loryan Strant, a Microsoft 365 MVP, addresses this need by offering a comprehensive guide on building a meaningful Microsoft 365 Copilot usage reporting system. This guide highlights the limitations of existing data sources, such as the Microsoft 365 admin center and Viva Insights, which often provide anonymized or overly broad data. By leveraging the Microsoft Graph API, Strant presents a solution that captures detailed, user-level interactions with Copilot across various Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Strant's approach involves using specific endpoints within the Microsoft Graph API, currently in beta, to gather actionable insights. This method allows organizations to create customized reports that reflect real usage patterns, helping to identify areas for improvement and better support user needs. The guide also emphasizes the importance of privacy and careful data management, ensuring that the reporting system is both effective and compliant with organizational policies. For those looking to enhance their Microsoft 365 Copilot usage reporting, Strant's solution offers a practical and detailed roadmap.

Post-publication impact of SharePoint pages

In the latest episode of The Intrazone podcast, Microsoft delves into the post-publication impact of SharePoint pages, offering valuable insights on how to maximize the reach and effectiveness of your content. The episode highlights ten practical strategies to ensure your SharePoint pages are seen and engaged with by your target audience. These strategies include sharing pages directly with users, leveraging built-in SharePoint features, and utilizing tools like Viva Amplify to centralize campaign management and reporting. By implementing these techniques, organizations can significantly enhance their internal communications and ensure that important information reaches the right people at the right time.

The podcast also emphasizes the importance of continuous engagement and feedback, encouraging users to interact with the content through comments and reactions. This approach not only boosts visibility but also fosters a more interactive and collaborative environment. Additionally, the episode provides links to related resources and on-demand recordings, making it easier for listeners to dive deeper into the topic. For anyone looking to improve their SharePoint page management and impact, this episode is a must-listen.

Don't miss out on these valuable insights to elevate your SharePoint content strategy!

??? Microsft 365 Roadmap - Organization Images used in Copilot in PowerPoint.

Copilot in PowerPoint will soon receive an important improvement, possibly connecting to Organization Assets and loading internal images to presentations created by Copilot in PowerPoint. There's no information yet about the usage of PowerPoint templates by Copilot. This feature is not yet available on the roadmap.

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Once you connect your asset library hosted with Templafy to Microsoft365 and Copilot, you will be able to create presentations with your organization's images

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In development, Current Channel, General Availability

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Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend ??

Szymon