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Copilot key

What is it?

A new key on Windows keyboards that launches Copilot in Windows 11. Microsoft is rather excited about it, claiming it’s a “transformative” moment just as significant as the introduction of the Windows key back in 1994 (see www.snipca.com/48877).

Can you remind me what Copilot is?

It’s an AI tool launched by Microsoft last in screenshot below). A sidebar will appear on the right where you can search the web and type commands, such as Turn on dark mode .

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