Access Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows

Windows Shortcut Key 

In Windows, you can launch the Copilot app at any time in one of the following ways:

• Press the Copilot key on your keyboard.

• Using the Windows key + C keyboard shortcut.

The Windows shortcut key can either launch the full application or just a smaller ‘quick view.’  You can configure how these shortcut keys behave by going to Account > Settings > Copilot Keyboard Shortcuts.

Wake word ("Hey, Copilot")

You can invoke Copilot by saying aloud the phrase “Hey, Copilot”. This opt-in, hands-free experience helps you stay in your flow when you need answers to a question or just need to bounce an idea off Copilot.

Learn more at How "Hey Copilot" wake word works in Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Windows pen shortcut button

On supported Windows devices, pens with a configurable shortcut button can be used to invoke the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, but first you'll need to set up the shortcut button to complete the same action as your Copilot key.

1. On your Windows PC, go to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Pen & Windows Ink.

2. In the list of your pen's settings, find the setting for Choose what your shortcut button does and expand the setting's options menu.

3. Select the option for Same as Copilot key.

Now, when you press the shortcut key on your pen, the Microsoft 365 Copilot app will open.

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