Change the Response Style in CoPilot

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Change the Response Style in CoPilot

Copilot in Windows is an AI-powered assistant that helps you get answers and inspirations from across the web, supports creativity and collaboration, and helps you focus on the task at hand.  Microsoft CoPilot is included with Windows 11 and is activated on the Laptops for Learners' laptops and the most recent faculty and staff laptop rollout.  CoPilot is also accessible via mobile app on your mobile device via your app store.  This article assumes you have CoPilot installed and activated from Microsoft.  If you do not have it on your taskbar, click here.

Microsoft CoPilot can respond in 2 distinct styles: Creative or Precise, or it can be balanced between the two.  The default is "Balanced" - Want to change it?  Here's how!

Here is how you do it!

  • Open Microsoft CoPilot by clicking on the CoPilot icon or hold the Windows Key+C.
  • CoPilot will open on the right side of the screen.
  • The initial screen will ask you what conversation style you prefer, with the default being "Balanced."  If you'd like to change it, you can do so by clicking here.

    Copilot change conversation style
  • But what if you want to change it after you have started your conversation with CoPilot?  No worries, it is easy!  Click the "Recycle" button in the top right corner of the CoPIlot screen.

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  • You will now be prompted with suggestions and conversation style choices.