Microsoft Copilot can now summarize longer Word documents

Microsoft is rolling out a new update to Microsoft Word’s AI assistant, Copilot, that will let you summarize documents up to a staggering 80,000 words – about four times its previous limit. That's like getting a sneak peek into entire novels or complex textbooks in a few minutes.

This update lets you quickly summarize lengthy documents, articles, or reports, saving you time. The information will be condensed while retaining key points, making it easier to get the essential content.

For those unfamiliar, using this feature is simple. Open your document, hit the Copilot button on the Home tab, and type “Summarize this doc” into the chat box. Within moments, you have a neat summary ready to go.

This feature is rolling out across all platforms; Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Specifically, you’ll need Word version 2310 (Build 16919.20000) or later on Windows, version 16.78 (Build 23082801) or later on Mac, Build 16.0.16827.10000 or later on Android, and version 2.78 (Build 23082904) or later on iOS. It is also available on the web version of Word.

The summarization feature is part of the broader suite of tools available through the Copilot Pro subscription, priced at $20 per month per user. Plus, this subscription includes access to the GPT-4 Turbo language model, promising faster and more accurate responses.

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