Deep Research is a tool in Microsoft Copilot that helps you create detailed research reports. It’s designed to support methodical analysis, fact-based exploration, and comprehensive investigations. This tool is especially useful when you need clear, well-structured reports grounded in credible information.
Deep Research is available in all supported regions and languages. You must sign in to Copilot to access Deep Research. Subscribers to Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, and Premium get higher usage limits of Deep Research.
How to use Deep Research in Copilot
You can use Deep Research by following these steps:
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Type a prompt into Copilot. Deep Research will benefit from your prompt being as specific as possible.
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Select the Open (+) icon below your prompt and select “Start deep research” from the drop-down menu.
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Deep Research will begin to process a response. It may ask one or two follow up questions to ensure it fully understands the scope of your question.
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Deep Research will take some additional time to consider and respond to your prompt. While it does so, Copilot will share its chain of thought and the sources it is evaluating while preparing a response.
Example prompts to use with Deep Research
Here are some prompt ideas to get you started with Deep Research:
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We’re planning to relocate to a different state for remote work. Can you compare cost of living, tax burden, healthcare access, and school quality between North Carolina, Colorado, and Oregon for a family of four?
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I’m choosing between a private high school with a strong academic reputation and a well-rated public magnet school for my child. Can you help assess long-term college placement outcomes, social development implications, and financial tradeoffs?”
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I’m considering long-term care insurance for my aging parents. Can you walk me through the different policy types, cost structures, inflation riders, and likelihood of payout based on current demographic and actuarial trends?
