How to use Edge Copilot Mode for smarter browsing

TL;DR

Copilot Mode in Edge adds five features that boost productivity: Copilot Actions can perform tasks like ordering recipe ingredients, Multi-tab Context compares values across open tabs, Journeys remembers past research and builds a trip or project plan, the new tab page uses smarter search and prompts Copilot, and Quick Assist plus Copilot Vision provide on screen summaries and real time sentiment analysis. These tools streamline shopping, planning, and information gathering without leaving the browser.

Transcript

Microsoft Edge just got a full AI upgrade, and  it's smarter than ever. It remembers what you were researching days ago. It compares all your open  tabs and can even order things for you online. Hi, I'm Kevin, and today I teamed up with Microsoft  to show you the top five new AI features in Edge. Let's dive in. Let's kick things off  with one of my... Read More

Key Insights

• Copilot Actions can automate real world tasks by interpreting a recipe and ordering all ingredients automatically.
• Copilot analyzes multiple open tabs to synthesize a comparison, including specs, price, and reviews, in a single view.
• Journeys automatically group and summarize past browsing into coherent plans without manual saving.
• Journeys show related past research with timelines, recommendations, and editable prompts for customization.
• The new Copilot in Edge offers a smarter tab page that switches between search and chat based on user intent.
• The Quick Assist shortcut Alt C opens Copilot for on screen summaries and prompts, speeding up information extraction.
• Copilot Vision enables on screen dialogue about content, including sentiment analysis of visible comments.
• Users can pin and resize Copilot interfaces to tailor the amount of detail shown during comparison or summarization.
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Questions & Answers

Q: How does Copilot Actions automate a shopping task in Edge?

Copilot Actions lets you perform tasks inside the browser by prompting Copilot to act on a page. In the example, the user selects a recipe, opens Copilot, and asks it to order all ingredients from Instacart. Copilot reads the recipe, identifies each ingredient, adds everything to the cart, and prompts for checkout. This streamlines online shopping by turning a multi step manual process into a single prompt driven workflow.

Q: What is Multi-tab Context and how does it help when choosing a kitchen mixer?

Multi-tab Context enables Copilot to read and compare data across several open tabs at once. The user asks it to compare mixers across tabs, and Copilot returns a side by side table with motor power, bowl capacity, speed settings, and price. It can also identify the best overall, best value, and budget options, reducing the need to manually cross check each page.

Q: What are Journeys in Edge Copilot and what do they include?

Journeys are automatic groupings of past browsing that Edge builds based on research history. When opened on a new tab page, they show captured plans with related tabs, suggestions, and timelines. Copilot can summarize itineraries, trips, or shopping research, including tips and the option to edit the plan, creating a portable, dynamic research narrative.

Q: How does the new tab page integrate Copilot search and what modes are available?

The new tab page features a smarter search bar that adapts to intent. It decides when to perform a web search, switch to Copilot chat, or navigate to a site depending on what you type. It also offers different modes such as quick response, think deeper, and smart, giving users control over how much reasoning Copilot uses.

Q: What is Quick Assist and how does Alt C relate to it?

Quick Assist is a fast way to prompt Copilot on screen content. You can press Alt C to open it, then ask Copilot to summarize the current page or answer questions about the visible content. This makes it easy to extract key points from a video, article, or any on screen material without leaving the tab.

Q: How does Copilot Vision work and what can it do with screen content?

Copilot Vision lets you talk to Copilot about what is displayed on the screen using a microphone input. It can analyze text, imagery, and user comments visible on the page, and provide interpretations such as sentiment analysis of comments in real time, enabling a deeper understanding of on screen information as you browse.

Q: What are the limits to Copilot actions and how does user confirmation play a role?

Copilot actions perform tasks through prompts but require user confirmation for sensitive actions like placing orders or making purchases. In the demo, after Copilot builds the grocery list and adds items, the user must confirm and then click checkout. This ensures user oversight while still saving time on repetitive steps.

Q: Can Copilot respond based on selected tabs only and how is this configured?

Yes, Copilot can base responses on specific tabs by selecting them and updating the tab set. Users click to choose the KitchenAid and Cuisinart tabs and then update the tab selection. Subsequent Copilot prompts will use only those selected tabs as the data source, enabling focused analysis without distractions from other pages.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Edge Copilot introduces five features that drastically change how you browse and manage information, including automatic task execution and cross tab analysis. It remembers your research and organizes it into journeys, while a smarter tab page adapts to your intent. Quick Assist and Copilot Vision extend capabilities to summarize content and interpret on screen data.

• The five features demonstrated are Copilot Actions for automated tasks, Multi-tab Context for cross tab comparisons, Journeys for auto organized research, the enhanced tab page with adaptive search and Copilot, and Quick Assist with Vision for on screen understanding and sentiment analysis.

• The video provides a practical walk-through showing how Copilot can order ingredients, compare mixers across tabs, save and summarize journeys, utilize a smarter tab page for intent based results, and use vision features to extract meaning from screen content and comments.