Do you ever feel like you are juggling too many pieces of information at once? Maybe you have your resume open on one side of the screen and two different job descriptions on the other. You try to see which job is a better fit, but switching back and forth is confusing. It is hard to connect all the details. A new update to Microsoft Copilot can help solve this problem. This helpful tool can now look at several of your files at the same time and understand how they relate to each other. Best of all, this powerful feature is available for free.
Microsoft has added this multi-file analysis support to Copilot on its website and within the Windows 11 application. Previously, if you gave Copilot files to look at, it would review each one by itself. It could not see the bigger picture or connect the dots between them. Now, it can read up to three files together, giving you a much smarter analysis. This was one of the most requested features from users, and now it is here to make your tasks easier.
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Putting Multi-File Analysis to Work for You
This new ability is not just a small update; it is a feature that can help you in many parts of your life, from finding a job to planning a vacation. It acts like a personal assistant who can read through your documents and give you helpful advice based on all of them combined.
Advance Your Career Path
Finding the right job can be a stressful process. Using Copilot to analyze documents can bring clarity and save you significant time. Imagine you have your resume saved as a document and have found two promising job listings that you have also saved.
- Open Microsoft Copilot on the web or in Windows.
- Upload your resume file and the two files containing the job listings. You can do this in a single message.
- Ask Copilot a direct question. For example, you could ask, “Based on my attached resume, which of these two jobs am I a better fit for and why?” or “What skills from my resume are most relevant to these jobs, and what skills am I missing?”
Copilot will then read all three documents as a single project. It will compare your experience and skills directly against the requirements of each job, giving you a detailed breakdown. This helps you tailor your application and focus your efforts on the opportunity that is truly the best match for you.
Plan Your Travels with Confidence
Planning a trip involves balancing your budget, your travel route, and your packing list. This is another area where Copilot’s new skill shines. Let’s say you have three separate documents: one is your travel budget, another is your flight and train itinerary, and the third is a list of things you plan to pack.
You could upload all three and ask Copilot, “Given my budget and travel route, are there any issues with my packing list? Can you suggest ways to reduce costs or improve my travel strategy?” The tool can cross-reference the information for you. It might point out that your itinerary involves a lot of walking on certain days, so you should be sure to pack comfortable shoes. Or, it might see that your budget is tight and suggest cheaper transportation options that still fit your route.
Boost Your Learning and Study Habits
For students, this multi-file feature is exceptionally powerful when combined with another Copilot function called “Study and Learn” mode. This mode is designed specifically to help you understand and review educational materials. When you use it with multiple documents, you can create comprehensive study tools in seconds.
To try this, first select the “+” menu in Copilot and choose the “Study and Learn” option. Once this mode is active, you can upload up to three study documents. For instance, you could upload:
- A file containing your lecture notes from a history class.
- A document with a chapter from your textbook.
- A third file with a review sheet from your teacher.
With all three files uploaded, you can ask Copilot to create a practice quiz. You could say, “Create a flashcard-style quiz using these three documents.” Copilot will process all the information together and generate questions based on the combined material. You can answer the questions directly in the chat, and the tool will tell you your score and provide explanations for the correct answers. This turns your separate notes into a single, interactive study session.
Organize Your Hobbies and Interests
This feature is also useful for everyday interests. If you are an avid reader, you can use it to organize your reading list. Imagine you took a picture of a friend’s bookshelf or have screenshots of a few book covers you are interested in. You can upload these images to Copilot and ask it to:
- Identify the titles and authors of each book.
- Organize the books into different themes or genres.
- Suggest a reading order based on series or publication date.
- Generate summaries or discussion questions for your book club.
This turns a simple collection of images into an organized, actionable plan for your reading hobby.
Another New Feature: A More Natural Voice
In addition to advanced file analysis, Microsoft Copilot also introduced a new audio expression feature. When you ask Copilot to speak its response, it now uses a unique, in-house voice model from Microsoft. This voice sounds more natural and personal than many other AI voices. It excels at storytelling, making it a pleasant way to have information explained to you. It is another free feature that makes the tool even more helpful and enjoyable to use.