Microsoft Copilotfeature
July 29, 2026·Source

Take Screenshot in Copilot

A screenshot tool built into Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat on Windows, so you can capture what is on screen and drop it straight into a prompt.

  • Capture a screenshot from inside Copilot Chat and attach it to a prompt without leaving the app or saving a file first
  • Screenshots previously had to be captured and uploaded by hand
  • Windows only, generally available

Best for

Asking Copilot about something you can see but cannot easily paste, like a chart or a dashboard.

When to use it

Describing the thing in words would take longer than showing it.

Who benefits

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat users on Windows.

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