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Differences Between Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise) and Microsoft 365 Copilot

Michigan State University (MSU) has approved licensing for two versions of Microsoft Copilot. MSU's naming scheme differs slightly from the official Microsoft names. The table below lays out the differences.

MSU Name Microsoft Name Licensing
Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise) Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Included in standard MSU Microsoft 365 license
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft 365 Copilot Requires purchasing additional licensing

Differences in Features

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Both versions are AI-driven assistants that serve different purposes and audiences:

  • Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise) is integrated directly into Windows 11 and is designed to optimize individual users' experiences with their personal devices. It helps with tasks like coding, writing, generating images, and answering general questions.
    • MSU Faculty, staff, and students with a Microsoft 365 license can access Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise) by visiting copilot.cloud.microsoft or logging into portal.office.com and selecting the Copilot icon.
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot is specifically tailored for enterprise and professional environments. It is an AI-powered productivity assistant designed to enhance your experience with Microsoft 365 applications. It integrates seamlessly into apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, helping you work smarter and more efficiently. Whether you're drafting documents, analyzing data, creating presentations, or managing emails, Microsoft Copilot 365 can assist you every step of the way.
    • This version also includes Copilot for Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate).

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Purchasing Microsoft 365 Copilot at MSU

Microsoft 365 Copilot Requirements

To use Microsoft 365 Copilot, your Office must be on the "current channel". To determine if you are on the current channel:

  1. Select File->Account from an Office application (like MS Word)
  2. Look at About Word (or whichever app that is open) section. It must indicate “Current Channel” or “Monthly Channel” to qualify.

Additional Information about the requirements for Microsoft 365 Copilot is available at: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-requirements.

Ordering the License

Faculty and staff can order a yearly license of Microsoft 365 Copilot through the MSU Tech Store using a departmental account. Once an order is processed, you will receive a confirmation email from the Tech Store.

You will know when the Microsoft 365 Copilot license has been added to your account when a Copilot icon shows up in your applications.

  • In Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a colored Copilot icon will appear in the right-hand corner of the application.
  • In MS Teams it will show up in the top left-hand corner.
  • In Outlook it will appear in the middle of the menu bar as a blue and white icon when creating a new message.

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Please note that as application updates occur, the location and/or colors of these icons could change.

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Additional Assistance

If you need additional assistance, please contact your local IT staff or call the IT Service Desk at 517-432-6200.

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Enterprise Generative AI Platform offerings for the University, including, but not limited to, M365 Copilot, Google Gemini and associated tools, OpenAI and associated tools.