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Microsoft's AI assistant for everyday questions and work, with additional Copilot capabilities in Microsoft 365 plans.
Use conversational help for a draft or question, and check which Microsoft 365 features your subscription includes.
Access and pricing: Standalone Copilot and Microsoft 365 subscriptions have different access. Premium app features require a qualifying plan; do not assume all Office features are free.
Microsoft's individuals page describes Copilot working across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote, depending on your plan. Microsoft 365 Personal includes Copilot in the desktop Office apps and can be used on PCs, Macs, phones and tablets, according to the page.
People who already live in Office documents, spreadsheets and email get the clearest value, because the help sits inside the apps they use. Households can look at Family, though Copilot AI there is for the subscription owner only.
The page lists Microsoft 365 Personal at $9.99 per month, Family at $12.99, Premium at $19.99 and Pro at $99.99, with a one-month trial for Personal, Family and Premium. Family, Premium and Pro list Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote as web and mobile only. Higher plans raise usage limits and add agent-style features. The page only hints at a free tier ("higher than free"), so check what the free version includes today.
Conversational assistance
Word drafting assistance
Excel analysis assistance
PowerPoint creation
Outlook summaries
Standalone Copilot and Microsoft 365 subscriptions have different access. Premium app features require a qualifying plan; do not assume all Office features are free.
Plan information can change. Prices and conditions are set by the provider. Information checked 2026-10-06.
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Use conversational help for a draft or question, and check which Microsoft 365 features your subscription includes.
Standalone Copilot and Microsoft 365 subscriptions have different access. Premium app features require a qualifying plan; do not assume all Office features are free.
Official-source information was reviewed on 2026-10-06. Plans and limits can change; check the linked provider source before subscribing.
There is a free Copilot with limited use, but the individuals page we reviewed mostly describes paid Microsoft 365 plans and only refers to usage being higher than free. Check Microsoft's site for current free-tier details.
For individuals, the page lists Microsoft 365 Personal at $9.99 per month, Family at $12.99, Premium at $19.99 and Pro at $99.99 (monthly pricing, US). Taxes and regional prices can differ, so confirm at checkout.
Yes, according to Microsoft's page, Copilot is available in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote depending on the plan. Family, Premium and Pro list some of these as web and mobile only.
Per the individuals page, Microsoft 365 Personal includes Copilot in the desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook apps, with higher chat and image usage than the free tier. Confirm current terms before subscribing.
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