Note:  Rewrite with Copilot Copilot message edit button that's selected is available for Microsoft 365 subscribers. Learn more AI credits and limits.   

The compose box in Microsoft Teams Free now includes Copilot to help you rewrite and proofread chat and community messages. You can adjust the tone and length, across all your communications on mobile, desktop, and web. 

Use Copilot before sending a message

To use Copilot in a chat or community posts:

  1. Write your message in the compose box in a chat or community. Tap Actions and apps The Add button next to Type a message.

    • Tip: You can also rewrite and adjust a specific selection of your message, rather than the whole thing. The following steps also apply to selected text.

  2. Select Copilot Copilot message edit button that's selected. Then, choose between:

    • The Rewrite tool generates another version of your message that improves its grammar and style.

    • Or you can adjust the length and style of your message. You can choose between these options:

      • Make it: concise / longer

      • Make it sound: casual / professional / confident / enthusiastic

  3. If you'd like to go with your original message and reject the suggestions, tap X.

  4. You can tap Adjust Copilot adjust button if you want to generate another version or tap Replace.

  5. When your message is ready, tap Send  Teams chat send button icon.

Use Copilot after sending a message

To edit a sent message using Copilot in a chat or community posts:

  1. In a chat, press and hold your message to select the Edit Edit icon.

  2. Tap Actions and apps The Add button.

    • Tip: You can also rewrite and adjust a specific selection of your message, rather than the whole thing. The following steps also apply to selected text.

  3. Select Copilot Copilot message edit button that's selected and make your changes. You can tap Adjust Copilot adjust button if you want to generate another version or tap Replace.

  4. When your message is ready, tap Send  Teams chat send button icon.

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