Rewrite and adjust your messages with Copilot in Microsoft Teams

Use Copilot before sending a message

To use Copilot in a chat or channel:

1. Write your message in the compose box at the bottom of the chat or channel.

   • You can also rewrite and adjust a specific selection of your message, rather than the whole thing. The following steps will apply to the text section you've selected.

2. Select  Rewrite withCopilotbeneath the compose box. Then, choose between  ​​​​​​​Rewrite and  Adjust.

   • ​​​​​​The Rewrite tool generates another version of your message that improves its grammar and style. You can rewrite your message 10 times, each time generating another version. To navigate between versions, use the left and right arrows below the text.

   • The Adjust tool lets you choose from the menu options to change the length and style of your message. You can choose between these options:​​​​​​​

     • Make it: concise / longer

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

     • Customized​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

3. To personalize your message's tone, select Adjust, and then Customized​​​​​​​. Try custom tones like: instructive, joyous, engaging.

4. If you'd like to go with your original message and reject the suggestions, select X at the top right of the Copilot window.

5. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When you're satisfied with the new message, select Replace.

6. Once you've replaced the original message, select Send.

Use Copilot after sending a message

To edit a sent message using Copilot in a chat or channel:

1. Hover over the message you want to rewrite and select Edit.

2. Select  Rewrite withCopilot from the compose box's menu bar, and use the same steps as when editing a new message.

3. Press Enter to save your edits and send the message.

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