Artificial Intelligence has opened up exciting possibilities, allowing us to generate images and text from mere descriptions. While AI has long been integrated into operating systems and applications, its accessibility to users has never been greater than it is today.
Windows Copilot serves as a prime example of how AI can empower users without requiring a deep understanding of its implementation, exclusively available in Windows 11. However, Microsoft hasn’t left Windows 10 users behind. Through Microsoft Edge, we can harness Copilot’s capabilities, albeit with certain limitations, primarily within the browser. Nevertheless, it’s a step in the right direction.
One of the most intriguing features, particularly for those unable to upgrade to Windows 11, is Copilot’s ability to work with PDF files. Numerous websites utilize AI to create summarized PDF files and even allow users to pose questions about the text, ultimately saving substantial time, especially when dealing with extensive documents.
How to Summarize PDF Files with Copilot in Windows 10
Microsoft Edge, like most browsers, has supported PDF files for years. However, Edge stands out as it offers an extensive range of options, such as content access, text highlighting, commenting, and search functions. In fact, Edge is the default application for opening PDF files in Windows.
To use Copilot in Edge for working with PDF files, no special setup is required. Simply open the PDF document in your browser. Edge will promptly identify the PDF and present available options. To generate a document summary with Copilot, click on the Bing icon located in the upper right corner.
Subsequently, navigate to the Copilot panel and select the “Generate page summary” option.
Before generating the summary, Copilot will display an informative message stating that the conversation will not be stored in the chat history due to the document’s privacy. Hence, if you wish to work with the generated text, you’ll need to copy it to a Word document.
Once the document summary is generated, you’ll be provided with suggested questions to ask Copilot about the document. Alternatively, you can use the “Ask Me Anything” text box to inquire about specific aspects of the document.
It’s worth noting that the language of the PDF document doesn’t need to be Spanish to utilize Edge’s Copilot function for document summarization.
Edge, as the native Windows browser, offers several advantages over other options like Chrome. These advantages include reduced resource consumption, seamless integration into the system, and excellent performance even with multiple open tabs—a common issue with Chrome. Moreover, it allows users to access Copilot on computers that haven’t been upgraded to Windows 11 and supports the same extensions available for Chrome.