One job, one starting point

Start with what you need to do.

Choose the closest job. You will see the Microsoft AI capability to understand first, the boundary that matters, and one useful place to continue.

Choose one job

What are you trying to accomplish?

Pick the closest match. If several apply, begin with the one that describes the first useful outcome.

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Use these direct starting points

Ask, draft, or use Microsoft 365 contextCompare Copilot Chat with Microsoft 365 Copilot.Delegate longer-running workCompare Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Cowork.Build an agent or custom AI applicationCompare Microsoft agent paths and operating boundaries.Develop software, support security, or prepare dataStart with the feature reference and verified source links.

Need a fuller decision?

Keep the product connected to the business problem

Start from a business outcomeUse four guided questions or browse common business problems.Test the workflow boundaryReview information, permissions, human control, and evidence.Compare agent operating modelsUse the deeper four-question guide for agent choices.

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