WORKING-WITH-COPILOT5 MIN READ
Use Grounding, Then Still Steer
Distinguish between grounded context and the extra steering a user still needs to provide.
What is the best way to improve a grounded Copilot answer that feels broad but not useful? Tell Copilot which decision, time frame, and risk should control the summary. Paste even more background into the prompt without changing the request. Ask for a longer answer so nothing gets missed. Assume the model will infer what matters from your calendar and files. Grounding expands available context, but steering defines relevance. More volume without a decision lens usually makes the answer broader, not sharper.
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