This article applies to: All Copilot experiences — personal accounts, work or school accounts (Microsoft Entra), and free Copilot Chat.
The Microsoft Copilot app for macOS brings Copilot to your Mac desktop, so you can chat, ask questions, and get help without switching to a browser. This article covers how to get set up and the features that are specific to the Mac app.
Install and sign in
If the Copilot app isn't already on your Mac, download and install it. Once installed, open the Copilot app and sign in with your Microsoft 365 work or school account or your personal Microsoft account.
What you can do in the Copilot app for macOS
The Copilot app for macOS supports many of the same features as Copilot on the web, plus a few that are specific to the Mac:
- A keyboard shortcut to open Copilot from anywhere
- Light and dark mode
- Device context, which helps Copilot answer questions about using your Mac
Features not currently available on macOS
macOS shortcut key
Press Option + Spacebar at any time to bring up Copilot on your Mac. A smaller version of the Copilot window appears so you can type a prompt right away.
To change the shortcut, go to Account > Keyboard Shortcut and enter a different key combination. You can also delete the shortcut to turn it off.
Light and dark mode
By default, the Copilot app matches your macOS appearance settings. To change that, go to Account > App Appearance and switch from Auto to Day or Night.
Device context
Copilot can help you with questions about using your Mac. For example, ask "What shortcut key do I use to take a screenshot?" and Copilot answers for your version of macOS.