Do you want to get the most out of Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence system? In this post we have compiled for you nothing less than 10 curious Copilot functions. The list is quite extensive and diverse, but it is most likely that, at the rate this technology evolves, we will be forced to update it soon.
In case there is still someone confused, we take the opportunity here to remember that Copilot It is a technology that is based on a conversational system, that is, the way to interact with it is through a chat. This may seem a bit simple, but in reality it offers a simply impressive range of possibilities.
The best proof of this is the list of possibilities that we present below. X curious functions that you can do with Copilot:
1- Speak in any language
By default, Copilot addresses the user in the language configured on the device on which it is used. However, we can make it speak to us in any other language we want.
The way to achieve this is extremely simple. All you have to do is start writing to Copilot in any other language in the prompt. Automatically, the AI will detect the new language and use it in its responses. It should be noted that it is also possible use Copilot as a translator.
2- Choose conversation mode
You can also configure the conversation style or mode of the AI when interacting with us. There is three options:
- Precise mode: The responses are more direct and the generated texts are more concrete.
- Creative mode, with greater capacity to generate original text of a more imaginative nature, even at the cost of being less precise and even somewhat incoherent. It is ideal for writing poetic texts, song lyrics, etc.
- Balanced mode: A hybrid between the previous two, in which we find balance between creativity and precision.
3- Generate images and create logos
Using Copilot we will also have access to DALL-E3, the popular tool for generate drawings and images from texts. To use this option you just have to write “draw” in the prompt and add as detailed a description as possible of the image we want to create. The result is amazing.
Copilot is also going to be of great help to us when it comes to create logos, stickers, icons, etc. How to do it? Easy: in the prompt We write the word “logo” and then we enrich the description with the most important details: theme, colors, target audience, etc.
4- «Explain it to me as if I were five years old»
One of the most peculiar and fun functions. It is perfect for those occasions when we are faced with complex or overly technical topics. Just writing on it prompt "Explain it to me as if I were five years old.", Copilot will rewrite the answer again adapting it to a child's understanding.
Likewise, it is possible to ask the AI to adapt its responses in any other way that we need on each occasion: colloquial, technical, scientific... Even in verse! This is one of the functions that best demonstrates the versatility of this tool.
5- Write E-Mails for us
This is one of the most practical features of Copilot, especially for those who have to write numerous emails at work. This can be a repetitive and tedious task, although it is also demanding, especially when you have to send persuasive emails to clients, collaborators, etc.
Once again, it is the user who must give clues to the AI so that it performs its task as efficiently as possible. In it prompt, we write the content details what we want for our E-Mail, but also the intention or purpose of it.
6 – Health assistant
Go ahead that It is not a good idea to replace the doctor with the advice of an AI. However, it can be a very useful tool to get simple and generic answers that can resolve our doubts or help us in certain circumstances.
For example, you can be asked what the typical symptoms of a specific illness are, what remedies exist to treat a cold or what the healthiest habits are to prevent back problems, circulation problems, poor digestion, etc.
7 – Create Excel formulas
Another of the curious functions of Copilot, especially interesting for those who work with spreadsheets. Microsoft AI is also used to create practical formulas for applications like Excel. Solutions to save us a lot of work and effort.
For example, we can write in the prompt something like “Excel formula to obtain the average of different tables of values”. The formula that will be displayed in the result will be accompanied by a simple explanation, as well as other options.
8 – Write, correct and summarize texts
Copilot's generative capacity is perfect for creating all types of texts: essays, stories, instruction manuals, movie scripts, love letters... Everything you can imagine. In the request, we can detail the topic, the appropriate tone and even the length of the writing.
Likewise, Copilot skills can be used to correct and improve texts: spelling, syntactic and stylistic revisions. Also you may be asked to summarize a long text. In short, very practical skills that we will always be able to use.
9 – Search and create cooking recipes
Attention cooks: Copilot can also be a great ally in our kitchen. AI can search the Internet for the recipe we need or even design it for ourselves, taking into account our needs and indications: Example for the prompt: "I need a fish recipe for 4 people that does not contain nuts."
But things can go further. You may even be asked to design multi-course menus or a cooking schedule for the entire week, with varied and balanced recipes. If we are short of ideas, AI will think for us.
10 – Personal trainer
Finally, we will point out one of the most curious functions of Copilot, one that perhaps many users have not thought about: that it is our personal trainer, our virtual assistant to get in shape.
As? Very simple: in the prompt We will specify our physical data (age, sex, height, weight, etc.) and our objectives so that the AI designs for us an appropriate exercise table or even a training program extended over time. Without going that far, we can also use Copilot to simply ask for some basic exercise.