Microsoft just gave its AI assistant, Copilot on Windows, a significant boost. Now, it can not only help you create documents in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, but also connect directly to your Outlook or Gmail email, as well as services like Google Calendar and Google Drive.
These new features are already starting to roll out to all users in the Insider program, as long as they have Copilot version 1.25095.161.0 or higher installed, updated via the Microsoft Store.
How to Connect Copilot on Windows with Gmail, Google Drive, and Outlook
When this new Copilot feature reaches your PC, you'll be able to easily link it to your Google and Microsoft accounts (such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Outlook, and more) so it can search, summarize, and help you manage information from your emails, files, and events.
However, the feature is not enabled by default. According to Microsoft, it is a completely manual and optional setting, meaning you'll need to configure it yourself from the Copilot app on Windows.
"You can link Microsoft and third-party accounts to Copilot," the Microsoft team explained in an official post.
To enable it, simply open Copilot on Windows, go to Settings, scroll down to the Connectors section, and from there you can enable services like OneDrive, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, or Google Contacts, depending on what you need.
Copilot Searching Through OneDrive Files (Microsoft)
Copilot Can Now Export Its Responses to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF
Microsoft continues to enhance the Copilot experience on Windows, and one of the most useful new features is the ability to easily convert its responses into Office documents. If the generated response exceeds 600 characters, you’ll automatically see an export button that lets you save it as a Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF file with a single click.
The idea is to seamlessly move from a conversation with Copilot to an editable, shareable document—no copying, pasting, or external tools required.
“Just ask Copilot to export the text to Word or create an Excel file with a table, and it will handle everything,” Microsoft explained. “With a single instruction, you can turn your ideas or data into ready-to-use documents.”
This feature has already begun rolling out to Windows Insider users globally, though not everyone will receive it at the same time. As always, Microsoft is collecting feedback directly through the Copilot app—just click the profile icon and choose “Send feedback.”
Additionally, Microsoft is bringing Copilot Chat to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for Microsoft 365 enterprise users, along with Gaming Copilot, a new experience designed for gamers on Windows 11 who are over 18 years old.
Read more: Microsoft Implements Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 Apps
What Does This Copilot Update Mean for Users and Businesses?
Seamless Productivity, Just as Promised
For individual users, Copilot on Windows is getting closer to delivering on its original promise: “type an idea and get a ready-to-use document”—no hassle, no templates, no pop-ups asking where to save. You just give a command, and you instantly get a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file ready to use or share.
For businesses, this goes beyond convenience. It cuts down on context switching, speeds up task initiation, and helps standardize drafts for presentations, reports, or summaries that can later be refined by a human. Fewer steps, fewer tools, more focus.
Copilot and Microsoft’s Vision for Windows in 2025
All of this is part of a broader strategy: a more conversational, AI-driven Windows where Copilot doesn’t just respond—it takes action. It’s no longer just about searching files or replying to emails; it’s about launching complex tasks with a simple instruction.
For those who work constantly between Outlook, Word, Excel, and services like Google Drive, the value lies in having a centralized starting point. Automatic briefings, presentation drafts, meeting agendas—everything can be generated directly from Copilot without switching apps or starting from scratch.
