Microsoft Improves Copilot in Planner (Preview) with Suggested Prompts and Other New Features

Key Takeaways:

• Copilot in Planner (preview) is now generally available for customers with a Project Plan 3 or Project Plan 5 subscription in the new Planner app in Microsoft Teams.
• The Copilot AI assistant allow users to set goals, break down tasks, and create detailed project plans using natural language prompts.
• Microsoft has introduced new suggested prompts and streamlined processes for adding subtasks and linking task.

Microsoft announced that Copilot in Planner (preview) is generally available in the new Planner app in Microsoft Teams. The company has also incorporated user feedback to introduce several new features and capabilities to enhance the overall Copilot in Planner experience.

Microsoft started rolling out the Copilot digital assistant in preview for the new Planner app in Teams in May 2024. This feature leverages generative AI to enhance project management by streamlining planning, execution, and tracking. It helps users set goals, break down tasks, and create detailed project plans based on natural language prompts.

“With the power of generative AI, Copilot in Planner streamlines the planning, management, and execution of your work, keeping you informed as you achieve your goals. Copilot in Planner helps teams transform the way they work and collaborate on projects together,” Microsoft explained.

What’s new in Copilot in Planner?

Microsoft has added a new feature in Copilot for Planner that allows users to return to their previous chats. Moreover, the new suggested prompts help users better understand the question-and-answer features available in Copilot for Planner.

Additionally, Microsoft has made improvements to simplify the process of adding subtasks and linking tasks to buckets and goals. The Copilot AI assistant now offers more accurate information about ongoing tasks, deadlines, and assignments.

Updates coming to Copilot in Planner

Microsoft will soon introduce a new feature that lets users create a complete plan (including goals, buckets, and a work breakdown) with just a single command. Currently, Copilot for Planner supports prompts in 8 languages, including English, Italian, and French. The company plans to add support for more languages in the future, though there is no set timeline yet.

The new Copilot in Planner experience is available to commercial customers with Project Plan 3 or Project Plan 5 subscriptions, priced at $30 and $55 per user per month, respectively. Customers can also request a free 30-day trial by clicking the diamond icon within the new Planner app in Microsoft Teams.