Microsoft has enhanced its Copilot AI assistant to now analyze apps listed in the Windows 11 taskbar through a new feature called "Share with Copilot." This allows users a seamless way to request assistance by sharing app content directly with Copilot Vision.
Feature Implementation and Scope
The new integration means you can select an app, such as Outlook, on the taskbar and use Share with Copilot. This capability then lets Copilot review the app's contents and provide tailored suggestions. Aimed to enhance productivity, this feature ensures Copilot aids users without initiating actions on its own.
Device Compatibility and User Settings
This feature is being deployed to PCs regardless of whether they are designated as Copilot+ devices, widening its availability. Users who prefer not to use this feature can disable it by navigating to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar in Windows 11.
Enhancements to User Interaction
- Copilot Vision analyzes apps via the Windows 11 taskbar, starting 2023-10-10.
- Available for all Windows 11 PCs, not just Copilot+ devices.
- Users initiate app sharing; Copilot suggests responses but cannot act autonomously.
- Access via Settings > Personalization > Taskbar to enable or disable.
- Example use: Analyze Outlook app window to draft email replies.
The release of Share with Copilot aims to streamline workflow by incorporating AI insights. As part of Microsoft's ongoing updates to Windows 11, this feature prioritizes user-led interactions for a more efficient computing experience.
