🧭 Microsoft 365 Compass 🧭

The 🧭 Microsoft 365 Compass 🧭newsletter is your essential guide in the journey of mastering Microsoft 365 apps. Packed with tips, tricks, and tutorials, I help you navigate through the complexities of Microsoft 365 apps. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, the Microsoft 365 Compass newsletter is your trusted resource for maximizing productivity using M365 apps

The Microsoft Copilot Feature That Saves You from Repeating Yourself

First off, I want to wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year! 🎉I’m hoping that 2026 will be filled with many blessings for you and your family. Welcome to the first edition of the 🧭 Microsoft 365 Compass 🧭 newsletter for 2026. In this edition, I want to showcase one of those minor—but surpr...

by Luigi Iacobellis — Jan 04, 2026

Copilot Can Now Automate Personal Work for You — Introducing the Workflows Frontier Agent

In this edition of the 🧭 Microsoft 365 Compass 🧭 newsletter, we’re taking a first look at one of the newest capabilities emerging in Microsoft 365 Copilot — the Workflows Frontier Agent. This agent introduces a new, AI-assisted way to create personal productivity workflows inside Microsoft 365. I...

Dec 21, 2025 microsoft copilot

Copilot Can Now Build Apps for You — Introducing App Builder Agent

In this edition of the 🧭Microsoft 365 Compass🧭 newsletter, we’re taking a first look at one of the newest capabilities available in Microsoft 365 Copilot — the App Builder Agent. This feature allows you to create lightweight, interactive applications simply by describing what you need in natural ...

by Luigi Iacobellis — Nov 20, 2025

Mastering SharePoint AutoFill Columns: How the Knowledge Agent Automates Metadata with AI

In this edition of the 🧭Microsoft 365 Compass🧭 newsletter, we’re exploring one of the most powerful new capabilities in SharePoint Online — the Knowledge Agent. Think of it as Copilot for SharePoint — a built-in AI assistant that can organize your document libraries, automatically extract metadat...

by Luigi Iacobellis — Oct 19, 2025 sharepoint

Free AI Meeting Notes App for Microsoft Teams (Copilot Alternative)

In the last edition of the 🧭Microsoft 365 Compass🧭 newsletter, I shared how to use Microsoft Copilot to automatically take meeting notes. I also mentioned that there are alternatives available for those who don’t yet have access to Copilot. Since many of you expressed interest in learning about t...

by Luigi Iacobellis — Sep 28, 2025 microsoft copilot microsoft teams

How to Use Microsoft Copilot in Teams to Take Meeting Notes

In this edition of the 🧭Microsoft 365 Compass🧭 newsletter, we’re exploring one of the best and most practical use-cases for Microsoft Copilot: automatic note taking during Microsoft Teams meetings. From my experience rolling out Copilot across organizations, this is the scenario where Generative ...

by Luigi Iacobellis — Aug 24, 2025 microsoft copilot

The PowerPoint Add-In That Saves Me Hours (Seriously)

If you’ve ever had to build project visuals or timelines in PowerPoint, you know how time-consuming and tedious it can be—especially when dates shift and stakeholders want “just one more update.” In this edition of 🧭Microsoft 365 Compass🧭, I’m sharing a tool that’s completely transformed the way ...

by Luigi Iacobellis — Jul 20, 2025 microsoft powerpoint

Copilot Just Got Smarter: Learn How to Schedule Your Prompts

If you’re a Microsoft 365 Copilot user, this edition of the Microsoft 365 Compass newsletter is especially for you. I’m sharing a personal tip that’s been a game-changer for staying on top of the thousands of emails I receive—scheduling prompts using Microsoft 365 Copilot. If you’re not familiar ...

by Luigi Iacobellis — Jul 06, 2025 microsoft copilot

SharePoint Just Got a Power Boost: Quick Steps Are Here!

Microsoft just dropped a productivity booster inside SharePoint and Microsoft Lists: Quick Steps—a simple, powerful way to run predefined actions directly from the Automate menu. When you create a Quick Step, you can choose from the following actions: Draft an email Start a Teams chat Set a valu...

by Luigi Iacobellis — May 18, 2025 sharepoint list

How to Send Automatic Notifications from a SharePoint List — The Easy Way

Hey there! Welcome back to another edition of the 🧭 Microsoft 365 Compass Newsletter 🧭 — your guide to getting more done with Microsoft 365, one tip at a time. This time, we’re spotlighting another built-in SharePoint gem that flies under the radar: List Rules — an easy way to automate actions li...

by Lui Iacobellis — Apr 27, 2025 sharepoint list

Built-In Approvals in SharePoint Lists — Just a Few Clicks Away

Hey there! Welcome back to another edition of the 🧭Microsoft 365 Compass Newsletter🧭 — your guide to getting more done with Microsoft 365, one tip at a time. This time, we’re spotlighting a built-in SharePoint feature that often flies under the radar: the ability to create approval workflows righ...

by Luigi Iacobellis — Apr 06, 2025 sharepoint list

Little-Known Microsoft Teams Features That Boost Productivity

Microsoft Teams is packed with powerful features—but some of the most helpful ones fly under the radar. In this issue, I’m spotlighting four small but mighty Teams features that can help you save time, stay organized, and work more efficiently. These aren’t major overhauls, but they’re just the k...

by Luigi Iacobellis — Mar 23, 2025 microsoft teams

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