Copilot in Word: draft, rewrite and summarise documents (2026 guide)
How to use Copilot in Word to draft, add sections, rewrite or turn text into a table, which subscription you need and what to check.
Copilot in Word needs an eligible Microsoft 365 subscription or Microsoft 365 Copilot licence (unlike free Copilot).
What it does
Drafts, reuses formatting, adds sections or tables, rewrites selected text, transforms text into tables or images, adds citations.
Draft step by step
Open Copilot (bottom right), describe topic, audience, tone, format, length, type / for a file, Generate, then keep, discard, regenerate or refine.
Before sending
Verify facts, numbers, citations and names. See writing with AI and Copilot in Excel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Copilot in Word free?
No; it requires an eligible Microsoft 365 subscription and/or Copilot licence.
Can it use my other documents?
Yes, type / and pick the file.
Should I review it?
Yes; Microsoft asks you to verify facts, numbers, citations and names.
Keep reading
Sources
- Draft and add content with Copilot in Word — Microsoft
Change log
- : First published with Microsoft’s official help as checked that day.
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