Windows 10: How to use Opal in Copilot for Automation of Office tasks

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Microsoft has recently introduced Project Opal in Copilot, an AI-powered tool that can automate multi-step tasks across business applications. In this guide, we will see what Project Opal is and how to use Opal to automate Office tasks on a Windows 11 PC. What is Project Opal? Opal is an AI-powered task operator in Microsoft […]

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Power Automate joins Copilot

Currently only available in Windows 11 Insider Build 26058... MS is bringing a PowerAutomate plug-in to Copilot. This is part of expanding AI in Copilot & the OS. Must have the latest Update for PowerAutomate from MS Store, 1st. Then, it will be listed in the Copilot Plug-ins.

NB:
Availability:

• As of now, the Power Automate plug-in is available to some users with access to Windows 11 Preview Build 26058
  If the plug-in proves successful during testing, we can expect it to roll out to all Windows 11 users soon.
  
  This is a Controlled Feature Roll-out:
  

• While the plug-in is currently available to some users, Microsoft may adjust availability based on feedback and usage.
  
• Keep an eye out for updates, as the feature may become accessible to all users in the future.
  

In summary, the Power Automate plug-in is an exciting addition to Copilot, streamlining tasks and making your workflow more efficient.

As a wee side note... PowerAutomate IS NOT exclusive to business applications. It can be used within or amongst ANY group.

To learn more > HERE.

Cheers,
Drew

 

Automate tasks with Automate tab - now in Excel for Windows and Mac

Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...r/ba-p/3705856

 

Task Automation

Hi

I need to automate a number of tasks:

1. I have a program that I use for stocks. It allows me to save data as a CSV. I need to automate the running of this program so it copies the data to a local folder.

2. I have a data provider that provides data via SFTP. I need to automate the task of getting data from their SFTP server to my local folder.

3. I need to automate the importing of data from task 1 and 2 into MS Access.

4. MS Access has a number of queries that need to run before I can get the data I need. Automate this.

All programs are Windows 10 programs.

I heard that Windows 11 will have this functionality via Power Automate. I don't have Windows 11. There is a per month fee but I do not want to pay a per month fee. I prefer to pay once and then I keep the program.

Can someone suggest a good quality and reasonably priced program that will automate the tasks I am looking at automating?

Thank you