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Microsoft achieved faster load times in the Microsoft 365 Copilot by streamlining its design and cutting app load times by more than 50% [1], [4]. These improvements contributed to noticeable usage increases in Office applications: 27% in Word, 33% in Excel, 43% in PowerPoint, and 30% in Outlook [2]. The redesign focused on reducing clutter, improving the UI, and embedding context-aware assistance, which made Copilot more responsive and seamlessly integrated into users' workflows [1], [3]. Additionally, the prompt area was redesigned to expand as users type, enabling a task-aware workspace that retains structure for deeper work, allowing for progressive disclosure of additional features as needed [2], [4]. These enhancements collectively made Copilot more efficient and attractive to use, thus driving up engagement across Office apps.