Outline
What is Power Automate?
Copilot: Changing the Learning Curve for Automation Beginners
How to Get Started with Copilot
Adjusting Copilot-Generated Flows
In this era of digital transformation, the increasing workload and the pursuit of efficiency in enterprises have made automation tools a key game-changer. Microsoft Power Automate, as part of the Power Platform low-code development suite, empowers non-IT users to build their own automation flows. With the integration of AI, beginners can now easily create precise and effective processes. Let’s dive into the world of Power Automate and Copilot to explore how to leverage these tools to revolutionize our work.
What is Power Automate?
Power Automate is a Microsoft automation tool that allows users to design processes, automating repetitive tasks. Whether it’s data collection, document processing, or approval workflows, Power Automate assists in saving time, enhancing work efficiency, data quality, and accuracy.
Copilot: Changing the Learning Curve for Automation Beginners
For many users new to automation tools, starting from scratch to build a flow might seem daunting. However, with the built-in Copilot AI assistant, the situation is entirely different. Copilot not only understands natural language but also automatically generates the required automation flow based on the user’s descriptions. Whether on the Power Automate homepage or in the flow editing interface, a customized flow is just a simple conversation away.
How to Get Started with Copilot
1.Log in to your Office 365 account and access Power Automate.
2.In the Copilot dialogue box on the homepage, input your automation needs, such as “Import Forms replies into Excel, then notify via Teams.”
3. Copilot processes your input and provides a flow draft. Click “Generate” to enter the flow editing interface.
4. Confirm if the flow roughly meets your requirements and click next.
5. Check and confirm that the applications and services the flow will use are successfully connected, then click “Create Flow” to complete the flow creation.
Adjusting Copilot-Generated Flows
If adjustments are needed for the Copilot-generated flow, follow these steps:
- Firstly, click “Create Flow” to enter the flow editing interface.
- In the editing interface, you can choose to add actions, delete unnecessary actions, or rearrange the order of actions.
- To add specific actions, click “+” to add a new action.
- If a particular action doesn’t fit your needs, click the menu button next to the action (usually three dots) and select “Delete.”
- Additionally, you can input more detailed requirements in the Copilot dialogue box on the right, and Copilot will automatically add new actions based on your instructions.
- If the generated actions don’t completely match your needs, use the “Undo” feature to go back a step and adjust again.
With the inclusion of Copilot in Power Automate, not only does it bring good news for automation beginners, but it also provides a faster and more efficient way of creating flows for seasoned users. As AI technology advances, the future of Power Automate will become even more intelligent, helping users complete tasks at unprecedented speeds and efficiency. Start using Copilot now to explore your automation potential and make work more effortless！
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