GPT-5.6 is now the preferred model in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft has upgraded its 365 Copilot to use GPT-5.6 as the preferred model, making its AI features smarter and more reliable. This change affects how people use Word, Excel, and other Office apps daily.
Microsoft announced that GPT-5.6 is now the preferred AI model in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This upgrade brings stronger capabilities to apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, helping users work faster and with higher quality. GPT-5.6 is a more advanced version of the AI model that powers Copilot, offering better understanding and more accurate responses.
This matters because it makes everyday tasks easier. Whether you're drafting a document in Word, analyzing data in Excel, or creating presentations in PowerPoint, the AI will now offer more precise suggestions and automations. For example, it can help summarize long reports, generate formulas in spreadsheets, or design slides with minimal input.
If you use Microsoft 365, you can start benefiting from this upgrade today. Open any Office app like Word or Excel, and you'll notice smarter suggestions and more accurate responses from Copilot. Try asking it to summarize a long document or generate a formula in Excel to see the difference.