Microsoft has announced a new runtime for Copilot in Windows. The purpose of the new runtime for Copilot is that you can manage settings via copilot including accessibility-focused settings. Moreover, you can make use of the Power Automate Desktop through Copilot.
The Copilot in Windows now switches on Narrator or Live Captions. It can activate battery saver, display available networks, clean up storage in addition to emptying recycle bin. Microsoft has revealed that Copilot in Windows can now perform following activities.
Ask for available wireless networks.
Ask for system or device information.
Ask for battery information.
Ask to clean storage.
Ask to empty recycle bin.
Ask to toggle battery saver.
Ask to show startup apps.
Ask for your IP address.
Ask for system, device, or storage information.
You can also try the accessibility features as outlined below
Ask to turn on narrator.
Ask to open voice access.
Ask to turn on magnifier.
Ask to change text size.
Ask to start live captions.
Ask to turn on high-contrast.
Ask to start voice typing.
The Copilot in Windows also enables you to perform the following tasks.
Ask to toggle dark/light theme.
Ask to toggle Bluetooth.
Ask to toggle do not disturb.
Ask to add a device.
Ask to take a screenshot.
Ask to cast your screen to another monitor.
Ask to change your background image.
Ask to set volume, change volume, or mute/unmute volume.
Ask to launch an application.
State that certain parts of your PC aren’t working: Audio, Windows Update, Camera, Bluetooth, Printer, Network, others.
Ask to snap a window.
Ask to start a focus session.
Microsoft has introduced the Power Automate plugin in Copilot in Windows. This release provides automation functionalities for Excel, file management, and PDF manipulation. The first step is to download/update Power Automate Desktop app from the Microsoft Store. As of this writing, plugins are only accessible if you are signed in to Copilot in Windows using a Microsoft account. You have to activate the plugin in the plugins sections in Copilot in Windows. Microsoft has started to roll out these new features to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel.
