Copilot Modes Explained

Why Modes Matter

Copilot offers different modes to control how it responds to your prompt. These modes help you balance between:

• Speed;
• Depth;
• Learning support;
• Source-based answers.

Choosing the right mode can significantly improve the quality of results.

Smart Mode (Recommended Default)

• Automatically adjusts based on your prompt;
• Fast for simple questions;
• More detailed for complex ones.

Best for: Everyday use when you don't want to think about switching modes.

Think Deeper Mode

• Uses more advanced reasoning;
• Produces more detailed and structured answers;
• Takes longer to respond.

Best for:

• Complex questions;
• Step-by-step guidance;
• Tasks where accuracy matters.

Study & Learn Mode

• Acts like a tutor rather than just giving answers;
• Breaks down concepts clearly;
• Provides explanations, examples, and summaries.

Best for:

• Learning new topics;
• Understanding concepts deeply;
• Building transferable knowledge.

Search Mode

• Focuses on finding and presenting relevant sources;
• Includes links to websites and references;
• Builds answers based on external information.

Best for:

• Research tasks;
• Finding credible sources;
• Exploring recent or real-world data.

Business Version Modes (Premium)

In the business version, modes are simplified:

• Auto — Copilot decides automatically;
• Speed (Quick Response) — faster, shorter answers;
• Think Deeper — slower, more detailed responses.

Key idea: You are choosing between speed vs depth, or letting Copilot decide.

Key Insight

• Use Smart / Auto for most tasks;
• Switch to Think Deeper when quality matters;
• Use Study & Learn when your goal is understanding;
• Use Search when you need sources and references.