Benefits of Researcher
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Save time: Get a structured, easy-to-read report tailored to your question that you can edit in Microsoft apps like Word or Pages.
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Reduce information overload: Researcher finds relevant sources of information for you from your work documents, the web, or both.
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See sources of information: Researcher shows its work and cites sources, so you know exactly where the information is coming from and how it is putting the information together.
Where to find Researcher
Sign into https://microsoft365.com/copilot with your work or school account. You should see your name and picture at the bottom left corner of the screen. You can find Researcher under Agents in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
How to use Researcher
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Open Researcher (under Agents) in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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Ask a Question: Start by typing a topic or question—like “What are the benefits of AI in education?”—into the Researcher prompt. Or use one of the built-in prompt examples.
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Clarify (Optional): Researcher might ask follow-up questions to better understand what you’re looking for. You can answer the questions or just say “Go ahead.”
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Watch It Work: The agent finds and analyzes information from trusted sources, including your own work files and the web.
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Get a Report: You’ll receive a structured summary with key insights, source citations, and next steps.
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Take Action: You can edit the report, share it, or use it to kick off a presentation or document.
Looking for ways to start?
Here are a couple of examples to inspire you.
Prepare for a client meeting: Let's say you’re meeting with a healthcare client and want to understand how AI is transforming their industry. Ask Researcher:
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Create a learning resource: You’re building a training deck on sustainability. Ask:
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Note: If the Researcher agent is not available, it may be because your administrator has not enabled it. Administrators can learn more about managing agents in Manage agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
