Goodbye Office.com, Hello Microsoft 365 Copilot
👉 Office.com has now been transformed into the new Microsoft 365 Copilot experience.
This isn’t just a facelift. It’s a full rethink of how your business interacts with Microsoft 365 — powered by AI to save time and boost productivity.
What’s Changed in the New Microsoft 365 Copilot Experience?
1. Navigation & Apps
- The old “waffle” app launcher is gone.
- Apps now live in a left-hand navigation bar.
- You can pin your essentials — Word, Excel, Outlook — so they’re always one click away.
For Northamptonshire SMBs, this means less confusion and quicker access to the tools you rely on daily.
2. Smarter Settings
- Your account and settings are now in the bottom-left corner.
- Switch profiles, adjust general settings, or enable dark mode for a modern look.
3. Search Made Simple
The old Office.com search bar has been supercharged:
- Search files, colleagues, emails, and Teams chats all in one place.
- Great for finding that missing proposal or chasing up a project across SharePoint and Outlook.
Copilot Chat: Your New Digital Assistant
The homepage now opens with Copilot chat ready to help. Depending on your licence, you’ll see:
- Work tab → Access to business data like emails, files, and projects.
- Web tab → For general AI support if you don’t have a paid Copilot licence.
Ask things like:
- “What’s new in my inbox today?”
- “Summarise yesterday’s project updates.”
- “Prepare a client-ready briefing note.”
For Northamptonshire businesses, this means less time wasted digging for information — and more time serving customers.
New Tools for Businesses
Copilot Pages
Think of these as collaborative AI-powered documents (like Microsoft Loop). Perfect for project notes, brainstorming, and sharing within your team.
The Agent Store
A marketplace of AI agents built into Microsoft 365. Some are Microsoft-built, others third-party, and you can even create your own with Copilot Studio.
Imagine designing an agent tailored to your Northamptonshire business processes.
Create Button
Generate posters, branded documents, or PowerPoint slides in seconds. Local SMEs can:
- Design a flyer for a Northamptonshire event.
- Create branded templates with your own logos.
- Build professional visuals without external design costs.
Coming Soon: Copilot Notebooks
A single space to organise all your AI-generated content — ideal for Northamptonshire businesses juggling multiple projects.
Why This Matters for Northamptonshire SMEs
The shift to Microsoft 365 Copilot means:
- Faster access to files and tools for your team.
- AI-powered productivity boosts (summaries, task tracking, instant content).
- Smarter collaboration across Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Yes, change can feel unsettling. But for small and medium-sized businesses in Northamptonshire, these updates bring a real opportunity to save time, cut costs, and stay ahead of competitors.
Final Thoughts
The new Microsoft 365 Copilot experience is more than just a redesign — it’s an AI-powered productivity hub.
👉 If your Northamptonshire business wants to get the best from Microsoft Copilot, our team can help with setup, training, and adoption support.
📞 Get in touch today to future-proof your business with Copilot.