You select a paragraph in Word, open the Copilot pane, and click Rewrite. Nothing happens, or Copilot returns an error instead of a rewritten version. This problem usually occurs because of a conflict between the Copilot Rewrite feature and Word’s built-in Editor pane, or because the text selection includes unsupported content such as tracked changes … Read more
When you use Copilot in Word to generate a summary of a document that contains tracked changes, the summary often reflects the original text instead of the accepted or rejected state. This happens because Copilot reads the underlying document content, not the visible tracked-change overlay. The result is a summary that does not match what … Read more
You open Microsoft Word and click Draft with Copilot. The Copilot panel appears but shows a blank white area with no prompts or options. This issue stops you from generating text, summarizing documents, or using any Copilot feature in Word. The problem typically occurs due to a corrupted add-in cache, an outdated Microsoft 365 license, … Read more
You are working on a complex Excel formula and click the Explain this formula button in Copilot, but instead of a clear breakdown, you see an error message or no response at all. This problem typically occurs because Copilot cannot access the formula’s context, the formula contains unsupported functions, or the Excel file is not … Read more
You open an Excel table expecting to see the Copilot Insights button but the button does not appear. This problem occurs when the table does not meet the minimum data requirements or when an Excel add-in conflicts with the Copilot feature. This article explains why the Insights button stays hidden and provides step-by-step fixes to … Read more
You type a natural language prompt like “Create a column chart of sales by region” but Copilot in Excel responds with an error or does nothing. This failure usually occurs because Copilot cannot map your prompt to the correct data range or because a required setting is blocking chart generation. This article explains the root … Read more
When you ask Copilot in PowerPoint to create a presentation from a file, such as a Word document or PDF, the command may fail without generating any slides. This error typically occurs because the file format is unsupported, the file is too large, or the file is stored in a location that Copilot cannot access. … Read more
You ask Copilot in PowerPoint to generate speaker notes for a slide, but nothing happens. The Copilot pane shows a progress indicator that disappears, or it returns an error message instead of notes. This problem typically occurs because Copilot cannot access the slide content, the slide layout is unsupported, or a temporary service issue blocks … Read more
You are working on a Copilot Page that contains a Loop component, but changes made by collaborators do not appear in real time. The component appears stuck, showing an outdated version or a spinning sync indicator. This failure usually occurs because the Loop component relies on a specific Microsoft Graph connection that can be blocked … Read more
You open the Microsoft 365 app on Windows or the web, and the Copilot Prompt Gallery is no longer visible. This gallery shows prebuilt prompts for writing, summarizing, and data analysis. The feature may disappear after an update, a network change, or a settings reset. This article explains why the Prompt Gallery goes missing and … Read more