Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a speed boost and cleaner design

Microsoft is rolling out a revamped Microsoft 365 Copilot with a cleaner interface that it says loads twice as fast. The update adds more structured responses, an expandable prompt box with text formatting, and progressive disclosure that shows tools based on the user’s prompt.

The update reflects Microsoft’s push to make workplace AI feel less cluttered and more task-focused as adoption moves beyond early users. Faster performance and adaptive controls could improve daily usability, but the bigger challenge remains proving that AI assistants consistently save time in productivity workflows.

Microsoft is launching a revamped version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, offering a cleaner design that the company claims loads twice as fast. As part of this update, Copilot will provide more reliable and structured responses that are easier to scan, according to Microsoft. The redesign, which is rolling out across desktop and mobile devices, comes with a feature Microsoft calls "progressive disclosure." That means Copilot will present you with tools and controls based on your prompt, instead of showing a bunch of options at once. You can now format your text directly inside Copilot's upgraded prompt box as well, which will expand to fit every … Read the full story at The Verge.