About this article
This article was created using an automated generation workflow leveraging generative AI. Based on Microsoft official help and update information as of October 27, 2026, it organizes operation methods, licensing terms, and troubleshooting decisions for beginners to verify on actual screens.No actual button operations were performed in Microsoft Copilot. The result examples in the text are intended for practice.

Verification Status: 📘 Confirmed with Microsoft official specifications – actual device operation in the user environment and WordPress display are unverified.

Confirmed on October 27, 2026.Copilot features and interfaces vary by personal/work account, free/paid tier, region, and rollout. Please check the linked Microsoft official documentation for the latest pricing, limits, and availability.

First: Supported Environments, Capabilities, and Limitations

Using Copilot Voice, Screen Sharing, and Image Generation Selectively: A Safe Introduction to Voice, Vision, and Imagine

Copilot features voice conversation, screen viewing, and new image generation capabilities, all of which may appear as operations where you show or tell the AI. However, voice conversation, Vision screen sharing, still image attachments, and Imagine image generation involve different data inputs, permissions, pricing plans, and termination procedures. Especially when sharing a work desktop, notifications or sensitive strings might appear on screen, so you must decide what to share before considering convenience.

To test voice, select the voice icon on the Copilot message creation screen, verify microphone permissions, wait for the greeting, and speak 'blue flower'. When finished, end the voice session with the [X] button. Muting via the microphone icon is different from ending the session. Vision is started from the desktop sharing arrow during a voice conversation, or the camera icon on mobile. After stopping the video by clicking [Stop Sharing] or re-selecting the camera icon, end the voice session with [X]. If no display appears, return to text chat and still image attachments without adding unverified permissions.

Why This Topic Matters

Acting as a public relations officer for a fictional regional event, think of packing items by voice, ask questions about a fictional table displayed on screen, and finally create an event illustration. Limit all activities to fictional content; do not use real camera footage, work PC screens, existing personal recordings, or third-party voices and portraits for testing. If you choose to test Voice, your voice and ambient sounds will be sent to the service even with fictional words, so verify consent and microphone settings beforehand.

The important thing is not just whether the AI gave a plausible response, but ratherbeing able to distinguish which information was entered, which operations were actually performed, and what humans approved.Generative AI helps with drafting and creating options, but it is not a mechanism that automatically guarantees fact-checking or final business decisions. Defining success criteria in advance clarifies how many times you should try on the same screen and where you should stop.

Figure 1: Decision Flow for Beginners to Avoid Confusion

flowchart TD
 A["音や映像で何をしたいか"] --> B{"目的を選ぶ"}
 B -->|"話す"| C["Voice: マイク権限と終了"]
 B -->|"静止画の説明"| D["画像ファイルを明示添付"]
 B -->|"画面を共有"| E["Vision: 音声中に共有開始"]
 B -->|"画像を作る"| F["Imagine: 新規生成と修正"]
 C --> G["文字起こし・履歴を確認"]
 D --> H["AIの見間違いを点検"]
 E --> I["画面共有停止と音声終了を別に確認"]
 F --> J["保存した画像と権利を確認"]

How to Read the FigureThis diagram does not show Microsoft's internal implementation, but is a conceptual diagram to help users choose their own actions. The diagram does not grant buttons or permissions that do not appear on the actual screen. Product entry points and agreements areMicrosoft Copilot App Update InformationandLicense Verification Methodcan be checked in.

1. Voice Conversation and Read Aloud Are Not the Same

Copilot's Voice features include speaking by voice, listening to answers by voice, and continuing dialogue solely through audio. Using a microphone in the input field merely for transcription is distinct from starting a voice conversation. Even if an app includes voice features, the same quota is not available across all accounts. The Microsoft Support update from October 2026 clearly specifies differences in agreements and regions.

Steps to Try on the Screen

Check if the voice button is present in Copilot, read the OS or browser microphone permissions, and then proceed. Briefly ask a hypothetical question to verify whether the response can be heard as audio. When finished, perform the session termination operation and distinguish it from a state where only the microphone is muted.

Copy-and-Paste Ready Prompts

架空の週末の散歩に持っていく物を3つ、1つずつ短く答えてください。分からない天候や場所は質問してください。

How to Determine Correct Results

Whether three items can be heard, whether you can ask follow-up questions midway, and whether the microphone remains active after termination.

Comparison by Changing One Condition

Switch to text input under the same conditions and observe whether there is any difference when asking questions in text form.

Failure and Safety Precautions

Review official agreement-specific explanations regarding voice recording and retention, and do not make speculative statements such as 'recording continues indefinitely' or 'it is never retained'.

Primary Source / 1. Voice Conversation and Read Aloud Are Not the Same：Microsoft Support: Official explanation of this feature

2. Troubleshoot Microphone Non-Response Issues Across Four Layers

If Copilot does not pick up speech, the cause is not necessarily a physical microphone failure. Consider at least four layers: OS privacy permissions, browser site-specific permissions, in-app muting, and the selection of the input device in use. The fact that recording works in another app does not guarantee that Copilot's site permissions are also functioning correctly.

Order of testing on the screen

Check in order: 1) Voice session start indicator, 2) Microphone mute indicator, 3) Browser/OS permissions, 4) Input devices such as a headset. For the initial test, use only two words unrelated to personal information, such as 'blue flower'; if recognition fails, fall back to text input.

Ready-to-use prompt for copy-pasting

これは音声確認用の架空の言葉です。『青い花』と聞こえたら一度だけ繰り返してください。聞き取れなければ推測せず聞き返してください。

How to verify correct results

Determine whether text is not being recognized correctly or audio output cannot be heard.

Comparison by changing a single condition

Switch only between the built-in microphone and an external microphone while testing the same phrase to isolate the cause.

Precautions regarding failures and security

Do not grant all permissions indiscriminately to all applications. Prioritize corporate device management policies.

Primary Source: 2. Troubleshooting microphone unresponsiveness across four layers：Microsoft Support: Official documentation for this feature

3. Use Vision only while actively sharing the screen

Vision is a feature that shares your desktop screen or mobile camera, allowing Copilot to describe what is visible. Unlike simply uploading a single still image, the currently shared range may change. Official Microsoft documentation describes Vision as a feature to be used during voice conversations, requiring screen sharing, camera permissions, and microphone access.

Order of testing on the screen

Verify that the target account has the required licenses and feature displays. Start a voice conversation, and if you can select a specific window, share only a harmless, fictitious screen. After having Copilot explain the title on the screen, click stop sharing and separately end the voice conversation.

Ready-to-use prompt for copy-pasting

共有している架空のWebページの左上の見出しと、下にある表の列名を教えてください。画面で見えない別ウィンドウについては推測しないでください。

How to verify correct results

Confirm whether the shared target matches the target recognized by Copilot, and whether the sharing indicator disappears after stopping sharing.

Comparison by changing a single condition

Attach a still image and ask the same question to evaluate the difference compared to real-time sharing.

Failure and safety precautions

Successfully sharing a screen is distinct from having remote control privileges for the PC. Do not share your screen in an environment where third-party notifications are visible.

Primary source 3: Use Vision only while "showing" the screen：Microsoft Support: Official explanation of this feature

Primary source 4: The subscriptions that support Vision are limited

Microsoft's official documentation explicitly states the eligible subscriptions and accounts for Vision, such as Microsoft 365 Personal/Family/Premium for individuals and Copilot licenses for workplaces. On the other hand, even if the general term "free Copilot Chat" appears at the beginning of the help page, it does not mean that the conditions for using Vision are met. Do not misinform users that features not visible on their screen can be used without an additional license.

Order of testing on the screen

First, verify your subscription status and target device. Distinguish between screen sharing on Windows/Web desktop and mobile camera sharing. If Vision is not displayed on your device, consider officially available alternatives such as attaching images.

Copy-and-paste ready prompts

Copilot Visionが使えない場合に、契約、デバイス、OS、マイク権限、段階的提供を順に確認するチェックリストを作ってください。未確認の料金は推測しないでください。

How to evaluate whether the results are correct

Check whether the checklist matches the product and subscription, and ensure you are not jumping to a single conclusion about why it cannot be used.

Comparison by changing a single condition

Ask the same question while changing "Windows" to "smartphone" and verify the differences between screen sharing and camera sharing.

Failure and safety precautions

Do not attempt to reproduce issues by installing unknown third-party screen sharing applications.

Primary source 4: The subscriptions that support Vision are limited：Microsoft Support: Official explanation of this feature

5. When generating images, separate the subject, mood, and constraints

Image generation, such as with Imagine, should be used when visual deliverables are required. If good images are not produced, repeatedly giving vague instructions like "make it look nice" will fail to hit the target. Specifying the subject, color palette, background, composition, and elements to avoid separately makes it easier to compare changes. However, even with the exact same instructions, image generation results cannot always be perfectly reproduced.

Order of testing on the screen

Request an image of a fictional flower field that does not contain personal information. Specify conditions to exclude text and people. After generation, visually check for unintended text, the types of flowers, and the number of background elements. When saving, record the terms of use and the file name.

Prompt ready for copy and paste

架空の春の公園のイラスト。白い花、青空、木製ベンチ一つ、正面からの構図、文字なし、ロゴなし、人物なし。落ち着いた自然光で描いてください。

How to determine if the result is correct

Check whether text or people have crept in, or if the number of benches has increased.

Comparison by changing a single condition

Change only the sky to a sunset color and observe the difficulty of retaining other elements.

Failure and safety precautions

Check the official terms for copyright and commercial use conditions. There is no need to resemble real people.

Primary Source: 5. When creating images, separate the subject, atmosphere, and constraints：Microsoft Support: Official explanation of this feature

6. Keep the original image when editing generated images

Even if you ask generative AI to 'change only the background', other parts may still change. It is not the same tool as editing by fixing images on a pixel-by-pixel basis. For important images, save each generation as a new candidate, keep the original image, and compare them. This is a minimal operational design that makes it easy to revert even if an error occurs.

Sequence of steps to try on screen

Save the original image with the name 'park_draft1'. Issue an instruction to change the background sky to sunset, place it alongside the edited version 'park_draft2', and check the colors, people, bench positions, and any unintended objects.

Prompt ready for copy and paste

添付した架空の公園画像の空だけを夕方らしい色にしてください。ベンチ一つ、木の数、画角は可能な限り維持してください。変更点を短く列挙してください。

How to determine if the result is correct

There is no guarantee that only the background will change, so a human must judge whether the differences are acceptable.

Comparison by changing a single condition

Create an alternative version where the sky is changed to 'rain clouds' and compare them.

Failure and safety precautions

Do not overwrite the original image. Do not input trademarks, real persons, or personal photos without authorization.

Primary Source / 6. Keep the original image for editing generated images：Microsoft Support: Official explanation of this feature

7. Consider data protection separately for voice, screen, and image data

Voice uses the microphone, Vision uses shared video, and image generation takes text or reference images as input. Because different data is sent to the service, the question of whether Copilot is safe cannot be answered with a single blanket statement. Considering the perspectives of input targets, consent, storage and sharing, terms of use, and auditing clarifies the distinction between personal and workplace use.

Sequence of steps to try on screen

When preparing with text only, request image generation using fictitious text and do not send personal photos or existing recordings. If you choose to test Voice, new utterances will be transmitted, so speak only short, fictitious words in a location free of other people's voices. Do not share anything via Vision other than a safe practice screen. After use, check the voice and screen-sharing status individually before proceeding to the next task.

Prompt ready to copy and paste

これから架空データだけでCopilotの音声、画面共有、画像生成を試します。各機能で渡すデータ、必要な権限、保存の注意、停止方法を別々の表にしてください。

How to verify whether the result is correct

Are ending a voice conversation, stopping sharing, and saving files lumped together as a single operation?

Compare by changing only one condition

Add conditions assuming a work PC, and prioritize organizational AI usage policies, information classification, and permissions.

Failures and safety precautions

If any security uncertainties remain, fall back to low-risk text chat.

Primary Source / 7. Consider data protection separately for voice, screen, and image data：Microsoft Support: Official explanation of this feature

The critical difference between image attachment and Vision

The reason for memorizing this table lies in the difference in safety. When attaching an image, you can visually check and edit the content before sending. On the other hand, real-time sharing may switch to a different display while sharing. Verification is required not only before use, but also during and after stopping sharing.

Designing 'Verification Responsibility' when bringing devices on-site

While individual practice may involve only a few questions, sharing it as a standard operating procedure requires four elements: standard operating procedures, permissions, reviewers, and stop conditions. Simply specifying who selects the source data, what scope is passed to Copilot, who reads the rationale, and who sends it externally reduces the risk of over-relying on AI responses. For example, if personnel changes occur and the same mock data can still be used for testing with visually verifiable results, the onboarding explanation becomes reproducible.

Verification does not end with simply checking whether it was used successfully. A final check must be performed to ensure that personal information was not unintentionally entered, that information from an unknown external site was not mistaken for the source, and that data from a different account with the same filename was not referenced. In particular, because whether Copilot references the latest information varies by prompt, legal matters, financial amounts, contracts, and security settings require returning to the original official documentation.

Verification Checklist for Beginners

Common misconceptions and handling

Q. That feature is not visible on the screen. Will it definitely appear if I add a subscription?

A. This cannot be stated definitively. Check the difference between personal and work/school accounts, subscriptions, administrator disable settings, region, previews, phased rollouts, and name changes/mergers in order. There is no need to repeat procedures assuming a button that is not on the screen.

Q. Can I trust Copilot if it tells me it "saved" or "sent" something?

A. The text response alone is not sufficient. Verify the destination file or sent items list using the appropriate application and permissions. The exercises in this article do not perform actual sending or file modifications.

Q. Does response accuracy change between the free and paid versions?

A. While limits on models, usage counts, and features may differ, being paid does not mean you can skip verifying the evidence. A human must ultimately check whether the provided materials were read correctly and whether dates and numbers are correct.

Q. Are all reference links Microsoft-certified operating procedures?

A. Reference links serve as the basis for features and availability conditions. The fictional scenarios, comparison tables, prompts, and checklists in this article are editorial proposals and do not replicate official Microsoft operation screens.

What was clarified in this chapter

What truly matters for this topic is not how many buttons you know, but ratherbeing able to explain what your Copilot can do and what you have not yet verified. Testing with small mock data, identifying the gap with the expected output, and returning to the source evidence if issues arise. Repeating this approach makes it easier to avoid confusion when the UI or AI model changes. Do not unconditionally generalize the procedures and diagrams described in this article to users' contracts, OS versions, or application versions without authorization.

Distinguishing Voice, Vision, and Image Generation by 'What leaves the system'

People tend to lump voice, video, and images together under the term "multimodal," but the data handled in each case is different. For text queries, the input centers on what you typed. Voice handles the microphone, Vision handles the currently shared screen or camera, and Imagine handles generation prompts and reference images if necessary. Understanding where permissions are required and what continues running even when you thought you stopped it is key to beginner safety.

Practice 1: What to consider before pressing the Voice microphone

Depending on the device, the microphone icon may serve as an entry point for speech-to-text input, or as an entry point to Voice for continuing a conversation via audio. Furthermore, Copilot responding with voice and the microphone capturing voice are distinct functions. Without in-app mute, OS-level permissions, and browser permissions all properly configured, it can be difficult to determine why the feature is not working.

Verification to perform locally: First, verify speech recognition using a short fictitious phrase such as "blue flower," and determine how to end the conversation if the feature is available. Do not record actual meetings during practice.

Practice 2: Determine the sharing scope for Vision

In Vision, your screen or camera is shared during a voice conversation. If the interface allows you to select specific windows, target only a practice window to prevent extraneous notifications from appearing. A common mistake made by beginners is assuming that once sharing starts, the AI can control the entire PC. Screen visibility and permissions for clicking or inputting are entirely separate.

Verification to perform locally: After pressing stop sharing, the voice conversation may still continue. Visually confirm the sharing state and the termination of the audio session separately. Do not assume that muting the microphone automatically stops the shared video stream.

Practice 3: Unspecified elements may change during image generation

Even when instructed to create "a single park bench," the subsequent image may feature two benches. Candidate generation in generative models is not always equivalent to precise CAD editing. Even if you only want to change the sky, trees or people might be added, so reviewing the results is essential.

Verification to perform locally: Save the original image separately as Proposal 1 and the modified image as Proposal 2, then compare changes across categories such as "sky, bench, people, and text." Do not overwrite the original.

Practice 4: Attaching a photo of the screen can sometimes be safer

If you only want to inquire about a specific area of the screen, real-time sharing is not always necessary. By attaching a still image to the chat with personal information concealed and only the necessary area cropped, it is easier to verify in advance what data is being provided. Conversely, if a portion of the image is too small, it can lead to misreading of text.

Verification to perform locally: Before sending, open the saved PNG file and verify that no notifications, names, email addresses, or authentication codes remain visible. Expose only the minimum necessary area.

What action definitively constitutes ending the session?

Thought experiment: Having a fictitious park described

画面には実在しない公園の案内板が写っています。
上部に見える見出しの文字だけを答えてください。
画面に表示されていない住所やイベント情報は推測しないでください。

When testing with Vision, limit it only to the currently shared dummy screen. Compare which method makes it easier to provide the necessary information when trying the same question by attaching a still image. The observation points here are not only the AI's performance, but also the scope of the shared data and the reliability of the stop operation.

Evidence to retain from this practice

• Current Copilot type (Personal or Work/School) and verification date/time

• Actual menu names displayed. Distinguish these from the text in previously introduced images

• The hypothetical conditions/prompts entered and the main part of the AI's response

• Discrepancies from expectations, re-entered conditions, and remaining unverified items

• Record sending, file updates, and sharing only when actual confirmation is possible;do not mark unattempted processes as completed.

Conditions for providing image generation and voice are subject to change. For instance, regarding Vision, official documentation specifies eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions for personal use and Copilot licenses for work. Do not generalize that Vision can also be used without additional conditions simply because free text chat is available. Even if voice and video feel convenient, prioritizing not using unauthorized real workplace screens for practice takes precedence.

Official Information / Primary Sources (Verified October 27, 2026)

• 1. Microsoft Support: Official description of updates

• 2. Microsoft Support: Official description of licenses

• 3. Microsoft Support: Official description of limits

• 4. Microsoft Support: Official description of voice

• 5. Microsoft Support: Official description of vision

• 6. Microsoft Support: Official description of images

• 7. Microsoft Support: Official description of privacy

Verification Limitations: Although the draft was cross-referenced with primary specifications and public documentation, the prompts in the article were not entered into an actual Microsoft Copilot account. Verification of physical device screens, target licenses, currency of screenshots, WordPress rendering, independent AI peer review, and duplicate checks including unpublished posts has not been completed.