Create an outline or plan
Give Copilot an objective and ask it to turn the idea into a structured outline, agenda, plan or set of next steps.
Where the action happens
Copilot Chat / Word / Pages
Product or feature needed
Planning and outlining
AI required
Yes
Extra credits
Usually no additional credits for normal use
Technical skill
Low
Risk level
Low
Credit dependency
Usually none.
UK availability
available
What it can do
- Turn a rough idea into a structure.
- Suggest headings, stages, tasks or an agenda.
- Refine the structure interactively.
Limitations
- AI cannot know organisational priorities you have not provided.
Notes
Generic capability.
Watch-outs for Ask & create
- Start with what you want to accomplish, then check whether your organisation permits the use and the information involved.
- Use the AI Redlines for boundaries that should not be delegated to AI.
- Licensing, privacy and governance detail is available separately for users who need it.
Last checked: 2026-10-09
Disclaimer: Always follow your organisation's internal guidance and policies regarding AI usage. The suggestions in this guide have been created to the best of accuracy, but Microsoft licensing, pricing and feature availability change frequently — treat them as a planning baseline, not a procurement quote.
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