Summarize and Explain actions in PDF reader
Two new Copilot actions-Summarize and Explain-are now available in the Microsoft Edge PDF reader to help users understand content faster.
Details:
What changed: The built in PDF reader now includes Summarize and Explain options alongside the existing Ask Copilot integration. Users can generate overviews or simplify complex text directly within the PDF experience.
Why: These additions help users quickly interpret long or complex documents without leaving the PDF reader.
Try this:
- Open a PDF in Microsoft Edge and select Summarize to get a concise overview.
- Highlight a section of text and choose Explain to simplify technical or dense content.
- Use these actions to prepare for meetings or review documents more efficiently.
Why this matters:
Business impact: Improves document review workflows and reduces time spent interpreting complex PDFs.
Personal impact: Helps users understand information more quickly and with less effort.
Applies to
- Web
Terms in this update
This is in the weekly digest for week 40 · What changed this week? →
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