Microsoft may introduce a guided tour featuring Copilot in Windows 11 to assist new users.

      Microsoft may soon introduce a guided tour feature in its Copilot app for Windows 11, facilitating a smoother onboarding process for users, as reported by TechRadar. The six-step guide could be easily accessible at the top of the app, with the initial discovery attributed to Windows leaker @PhantomOfEarth. Microsoft has not yet officially confirmed this feature, and it remains unclear which Insider build it may be associated with, if any.

      To initiate the guided tour, a prompt appears above the Copilot panel. Currently, the guide progresses at a fairly brisk pace. The first step familiarizes users with the prompt box, where they can type or speak their requests. This serves as the primary method for interacting with Microsoft's AI assistant. The third step introduces the upload button, enabling users to add documents, images, and other files for Copilot to assist with. Additionally, the pop-up informs users that Copilot can summarize, rewrite, or edit supported content.

      The fifth step highlights Quick View mode, a feature that minimizes Copilot into a smaller window, allowing for easier multitasking across open applications. This is particularly beneficial for Windows users wanting to keep the AI assistant accessible while engaging with other aspects of Windows 11. Users can navigate the guide by clicking the “Next” button located at the bottom right of each pop-up.

      If the guided tour for Copilot becomes available to all users, it could enhance accessibility to Microsoft's AI assistant. This small yet valuable addition could help new users who might initially find Copilot daunting. Microsoft also provides resources like the Get Help app, which assists users with troubleshooting and inquiries, as well as Agentic AI, enabling Copilot to accomplish multi-step tasks on users’ behalf. While these tools may not address every concern, it's encouraging to see Microsoft striving to lessen the learning curve in Windows 11.

      Judy Sanhz is a writer at Digital Trends covering computing news. She enjoys all operating systems and devices.

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