Do you want Copilot Chat to respond in your preferred tone?
Wish Copilot Chat understood how you like information formatted?
Want more consistent, tailored answers every time you use Copilot Chat?
Check out Copilot Personalization with Custom Instructions!
Custom Instructions allow you to personalize how Copilot responds to you, allowing answers to feel more natural, and aligned to your style. 💡💡
✅ Step 1: Open Copilot Settings
- Open Copilot Chat.
- Select the three dots (⋯) in the upper-right corner.
- Choose Settings.
✅ Step 2: Go to Personalization
- In Settings, select Personalization.
- Choose Custom instructions.
- Click Edit instructions.
✅ Step 3: Tell Copilot How to Work With You
- Select from the suggestions below each text box,
- Type your own custom instructions,
- Or combine both.
Example setup:
- Choose two suggested options (such as concise formatting or step-by-step explanations)
- Add a custom note like: > “Please reply in the style of Mary Poppins—clear, calm, encouraging, and pleasantly organized.”
✅ Step 4: Save Your Instructions
- Once finished, select Save instructions.
Your future interactions with Copilot Chat will now follow these personalized instructions automatically.
AI isn’t always practically perfect, but a spoonful of personalization may help it stick the landing. ☂️☂️
Tip unlocked. See you next time!
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