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Microsoft Copilot saves side hustlers 50–80% time in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

A side hustler tested Microsoft Copilot for a month, finding it cut drafting time by 50–60% in Word, 70–80% in Excel for visuals, and 50–75% in PowerPoint. The tool integrates AI into Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, eliminating the need to switch between tools. For 3,000 yen/month (Copilot Pro), the user estimated 14 hours saved monthly, translating to a 18% revenue increase…

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  • Copilot cut drafting time by **50–80%** in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for side hustler’s tasks, saving **14 hours/month**
  • Revenue rose **18%** (78,000 to 92,000 yen) due to increased output, though Copilot’s generic outputs need manual tweaks
  • Requires **Microsoft 365 + Copilot Pro (3,000 yen/month)**; free-tier users like Google Workspace lack access
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How useful is Microsoft Copilot for side hustles? | An honest review of testing all AI features in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

note.com · 3 October 2026

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