This tutorial will show you how to start a voice conversation with Copilot on the web and in Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion that helps you to be smarter, more productive, more creative, and more connected to the people and things around you. Whether you want to learn how to code, plan an Influencer level vacation, or just need a little help writing a hard email, your everyday AI companion is there to help you get the job done like a pro. If you missed that meeting and need a quick recap or can’t figure out the tax code for your new side hustle, Copilot is there to sprinkle some AI pixie dust on the problem. There when you need it, Copilot works smoothly, seamlessly, and securely across your Microsoft apps to elevate everything you do. Speed up tasks, get more personalized answers and useful information, or find new creative inspiration. And you can do it all by asking for what you want the way you naturally write and speak. It doesn’t care if the task is big or small, it’s just there to help you get the job done. Copilot empowers you to achieve anything you can imagine.
Microsoft is beginning to roll out the Copilot app version 1.25023.101.0 across all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store. This is a gradual roll out so not all Insiders will get the update right away. This new Copilot app version is now a native XAML app with a new UI.
Copilot Voice allows you to talk with Copilot with a microphone using natural language.
Starting with Copilot version 1.25024.100.0, Microsoft is starting to roll out Press to talk across all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store. This is gradually rolling out so not all Insiders will get the update right away. Press to talk allows you to interact with Copilot using your voice by using a hotkey, providing instant responses while staying in your current workflow and continuing tasks without interruption. To start a voice conversation with Copilot, hold the Alt + Spacebar for 2 seconds on your PC. To end your conversation, press the Esc key. If there is no speaking for several seconds Copilot will automatically end the conversation. When the conversation is over the microphone on the screen will disappear.
References:
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EXAMPLE: Copilot Voice
Here's How:
1 Open the Copilot app.
2 Perform one of the following available actions: (see screenshots below)
- Press and hold the Alt + Spacebar keys for 2 seconds, and release to Press to talk.
- Click/tap on the Talk to Copilot (microphone) button in Copilot.
3 Copilot will now listen for you voice to have a conversation. (see screenshots below)
You can click/tap on the Microphone button to toggle mute/unmute of the microphone.
4 Click/tap on the Close (X) button (Talk to Copilot) or press the Esc key (Press to Talk) when finished to end the voice conversation.
That's it,
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