Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a speed boost and cleaner design
Microsoft has updated its 365 Copilot with a faster, cleaner interface and a new 'progressive disclosure' feature. The redesign aims to simplify user interaction by showing tools only when needed and allowing direct text formatting within the prompt box.
Why it matters
As AI assistants become standard in productivity software, interface design improvements are critical for user adoption and efficiency in professional workflows.
Microsoft is launching a revamped version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, offering a cleaner design that the company claims loads twice as fast. As part of this update, Copilot will provide more reliable and structured responses that are easier to scan, according to Microsoft. The redesign, which is rolling out across desktop and mobile devices, comes with a feature Microsoft calls "progressive disclosure." That means Copilot will present you with tools and controls based on your prompt, instead of showing a bunch of options at once. You can now format your text directly inside Copilot's upgraded prompt box as well, which will expand to fit every … Read the full story at The Verge.
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