Microsoft is making yourwork in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote smarter and easier with a major update: Copilot Chat is now built directly into Microsoft 365 apps that Ohio State provides to all instructors, staff and students. You do not need to purchase an additional license to use these new features.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Comes to All Office Apps
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-5 Available Now for all Users!
Beth Varcho | September 17, 2025Microsoft began rolling out GPT-5 in Copilot in early August. OpenAI’s GPT-5 is the newest generative AI model from OpenAI, that now operates within Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. GPT-5 is OpenAI’s most advanced system to date.
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Fresh Features, Smarter Tools: Microsoft 365 Updates
Beth Varcho | August 7, 2025Microsoft enhancements coming in the next few months include consolidating functionality into modern tools like Planner and Outlook, phasing out outdated technologies like VBScript, improving platform security, and providing easier access to AI-related enhancements and planning resources. Microsoft 365 applications continue to evolve to deliver a more integrated, intuitive, and secure user experience. -
New Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents Available for Research and Analysis
Beth Varcho | July 22, 2025Microsoft has released two built-in agents—Researcher and Analyst. These agents are now available to faculty and staff who have purchased an elevated, fully-integrated Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
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Microsoft Office Hours Provides Overview of Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Upgrades
Beth Varcho | February 29, 2024The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) will be hosting an Informational Microsoft Office Hours on Tuesday, March 19 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend this session, but you must register to attend.
In this session we will: