How To Summarize A PDF With Microsoft Copilot? [in 2024]

In this video tutorial, I'm going to show you how to summarize a PDF document for free using Microsoft Copilot. With the latest updates, you now have the ability to upload PDF documents to Microsoft Copilot and get detailed summaries, ask specific questions, and chat with the content of the PDF document. This feature is currently available for free without any subscription and is being rolled out to all Microsoft C accounts.

Steps to Summarize a PDF with Microsoft Copilot

Check for the Feature Availability:
- If you see an "Add a File" icon in Copilot, you can use this feature.
Access Microsoft Copilot:
- Navigate to Coopilot.microsoft.com.
- Make sure you are signed into your account.
Upload the PDF Document:
- Click on the "Add a File" icon.
- Select the PDF document you want to upload.
- Click "Open."
Summarize the Document:
- Use a prompt like "Give us a detailed summary of this PDF document."
- Click "Submit."
Example:
- We uploaded the Bitcoin white paper by Satoshi Nakamoto.
- The Copilot provided a detailed summary, including aspects like the abstract, introduction, transactions, timestamp server, and proof of work.

This example illustrates how Microsoft Copilot efficiently summarized a technical paper by extracting and summarizing its main concepts.

Additional Resources

If you don't have access to this feature yet, you might have to wait a few days or weeks. In the meantime, you can also use other tools such as Google Gemini AI and Claude AI (Gemini AI and cl.a).

Make sure to check out other tutorials if you need to learn how to use these alternative tools.

For more free tutorials and access to custom GPT databases and other AI resources, check out the links in the description of the video.

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FAQ

Q1: How can I check if I have access to the Microsoft Copilot PDF upload feature?

A: Look for the "Add a File" icon in Copilot. If it appears, you can upload and summarize PDFs.

Q2: What types of documents can I summarize using Microsoft Copilot?

A: You can upload various types of PDF documents including technical papers, research papers, reports, etc.

Q3: Are there any alternatives if I don't have access to Microsoft Copilot's PDF upload feature yet?

A: Yes, you can use Google Gemini AI and Claude AI to upload and summarize PDF documents.

Q4: Is there a cost associated with using Microsoft Copilot to summarize PDFs?

A: Currently, this feature is available for free without any subscription.

Q5: Where can I learn more about AI tools and resources?

A: You can check out various tutorials on our YouTube channel and playlists for information on AI software, custom GPT plugins, and more. Make sure to subscribe for updates on new tutorials.