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GPT-5.6 is now the preferred model in Microsoft 365 Copilot | OpenAI
Learn how GPT-5.6 powers Microsoft 365 Copilot with stronger AI capabilities across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chat, and Cowork for faster, higher-quality work.
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Microsoft developed and owns the Cowork workspace tool.
Microsoft 365 Copilot uses GPT-5.6
Microsoft 365 Copilot uses GPT-5.6 as its preferred model.
Word uses GPT-5.6 to draft, edit, and refine documents.
Excel uses GPT-5.6 for data analysis and insight generation.
PowerPoint uses GPT-5.6
PowerPoint uses GPT-5.6 to build and polish presentations.
Cowork uses GPT-5.6 to complete complex, cross-functional work.
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Copilot Chat uses GPT-5.6
Copilot Chat is powered by OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model.
Microsoft 365 Copilot uses API
Microsoft accesses OpenAI models directly through the API to bring GPT-5.6 to Copilot customers.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is related to Word
Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated within Word.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is related to Excel
Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated within Excel.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is related to PowerPoint
Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated within PowerPoint.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is related to Cowork
Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated within Cowork.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is related to Copilot Chat
Microsoft 365 Copilot features Copilot Chat as an interactive interface.
Nitin Agrawal works at Microsoft
Nitin Agrawal is the President, Copilot & Agents Core at Microsoft.
Nikunj Handa works at OpenAI
Nikunj Handa is the Head of API Product at OpenAI.
OpenAI is a partner of Microsoft
OpenAI and Microsoft have a partnership to bring advanced AI benefits to individuals and organizations.
Microsoft 365 Copilot uses Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft 365 Copilot uses artificial intelligence to assist users.
GPT-5.6 is related to Artificial Intelligence
GPT-5.6 is an artificial intelligence model.
Microsoft owns Copilot Chat
Microsoft owns Copilot Chat.
Microsoft owns PowerPoint
Microsoft develops and distributes the PowerPoint presentation application.
Microsoft develops and distributes the Word word processing software.
Microsoft owns Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot is Microsoft's enterprise AI productivity assistant.
Microsoft develops the Excel spreadsheet application.
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Announcement of GPT-5.6 integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot
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