What is Copilot Chat?

Copilot Chat works in a similar way to other AI companions like ChatGPT and Gemini, and staff and students have access to it using your University Microsoft 365 account. 

You can find Copilot in your Edge browser and once signed in, you will notice the 'shield' icon, that tells you that your personal and institutional data is protected and is temporarily housed within Copilot Chat. This does mean you need to remember to extract any data you need to use outside of the Copilot Chat window. If using a Windows 11 PC (student and teaching PCs), Copilot Chat is available within the Windows menu aswell. 

You can also sign into Copilot Chat using your University credentials at https://copilot.microsoft.com

What can I use Copilot Chat for?

• Content creation and writing assistance - suggesting relevant phrases, improving sentence structures, and even generating creative content. Whether you’re drafting an article, composing an email, or working on a novel, Copilot Chat can be your writing companion.
• Language translation and learning - Copilot Chat can help you learn new languages by providing translations, vocabulary suggestions, and context-aware examples. Whether you’re studying, or communicating with people from different cultures, Copilot Chat can bridge language gaps effectively.
• Research and documentation - Copilot Chat can assist by summarising articles, providing relevant references, and suggesting citation formats. Please check the Academic Skills guidance when using AI for your studies wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-for-learning/artificial-intelligence-ai/
• Creative coding and artistic projects - Use it to generate unique code snippets for generative art, creative coding projects, or interactive installations.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting - Facing a technical challenge? Copilot Chat can analyse error messages, propose solutions, and guide you through troubleshooting steps.

IMPORTANT TIP: Always reference when using AI! There is advice and guidance about the use of AI in your learning and working within the Academic Integrity policy and from the Skill for Learning team wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-for-learning/artificial-intelligence-ai/

How do I access Microsoft Copilot Chat?

1. If using the Edge browser on a student or teaching PC, you can find the Copilot Chat icon in the Windows menu.
2. Or you can open any browser and sign in at https://copilot.microsoft.com

Remember that Copilot is accessible from various platforms, including microsoft365.com, Bing.com/chat, Microsoft Edge, and Windows. However, it has direct integration within Microsoft Edge – accessible as a browser extension (located at the top right of the browser).