Microsoft 365 Copilot
Summary
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI assistant integrated with Microsoft 365 (Office) applications, aiming to enhance user productivity in tasks such as document creation, data analysis, and communication processes.
Disclaimer
The licensed software and services provided to Koç University employees for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools are made available under a pilot program. Within this scope:
The availability and features of these tools depend on the current technological infrastructure, licensing policies, and terms of use set by the respective service providers.
Quotas, functionalities, usage limits, and access periods may be updated by the service providers or the University at any time.
Accordingly, Koç University makes no guarantees regarding the continuity, availability, or performance of these tools and accepts no liability in this regard.
How do I access it?
Web Access: You can access Microsoft 365 Copilot via thehttps://m365.cloud.microsoft/ or https://office.com/ page using your institutional account.
Login Method: You must sign in using your KU NetID (…@ku.edu.tr) across all platforms.
Features
Create draft presentations from Word documents, summarize long texts, or prepare basic outlines for written content.
Review and analyze spreadsheet data, receive suggestions for visualizations, and generate formulas.
Draft emails, summarize extended email threads, and create or recap meeting agendas.
Data Protection and Security Assurance
When Microsoft Copilot is used with a KU NetID account, the Enterprise Data Protection feature is activated. This ensures that your prompts and data are not stored, not used to train Microsoft’s foundation models, and remain protected under Koç University’s institutional privacy standards.
Tip for Effective Use
To use Copilot effectively, it’s important to provide clear and targeted prompts.
For example:
❌ Instead of saying, “Analyze this data,”
✅ Say, “Create a bar chart comparing monthly sales by region based on this table.”
For more tips on crafting effective prompts, please refer to the “Effective Prompt Writing” guide.