How to Ask Copilot About Learning with Knowledge Objects

1) What “learning” means (2 modes)

A) In-session learning (always)

I can use what you tell me in this chat to answer better right now.

B) Cross-session memory (when you ask)

If you explicitly ask me to remember something (and it’s stable/useful), I can store it for future chats.

Tip: If you want it to persist, say: “Remember this for next time…”

2) What is a “knowledge object”?

A small, structured bundle of facts with clear metadata, so it can be reused consistently:

Type (preference / profile / project / decision / definition / dataset)
Content (the facts)
Scope (this chat only vs. remember)
Source (you, email, link, meeting notes)
Validity (time-bound or until changed)
Confidence (high/medium/low if uncertain)

3) The best way to ask: use a template

These two templates are the fastest route to accurate, consistent answers.

Template 1 — Store as memory (persists)


Please remember this as a knowledge object:
Type: Preference | Profile | Project | Decision | Other
Content: …
Scope: Remember for future chats
Source: Me (the user)
Valid until: (optional date) or “until I change it”
Notes/Constraints: (optional)

Template 2 — Use now only (do not store)


Use this as a knowledge object for this conversation only:
Type: …
Content: …
Scope: This chat only (do not remember)
Source: …
Valid until: …

4) Control prompts (remember / forget / update)

What do you remember?


What do you remember about me from previous chats? List it as bullet points.

Use only what’s provided


Answer using only what I tell you and what’s in the knowledge objects. If missing, ask.

Forget something


Please forget this memory: [describe the item]. Confirm it’s removed.

Update a memory


Update the stored knowledge object:
Old: …
New: …
Effective date: …

5) Make knowledge objects “machine-friendly”

IDs & versions for projects/decisions (helps track changes).
Clear definitions to prevent ambiguity.
Time + timezone for market-sensitive items.

Example: IDs & versions


Knowledge Object ID: PROJECT-VAR-DIV-001
Version: 1.2

Example: time context


Timezone: Europe/Oslo
As-of date: 2026-04-17

6) Copy/paste examples

Example 1 — Preference memory


Please remember this as a knowledge object:
Type: Preference
Content: When I ask about shipping markets, reply with a short summary first, then the data table.
Scope: Remember for future chats
Source: User
Valid until: I change it

Example 2 — Project context (durable)


Please remember this as a knowledge object:
Type: Project
Content: I’m tracking VLCC (TD3C/TD15/TD22) and Norwegian E&P dividends (VAR, EQNR, AKRBP).
Scope: Remember for future chats
Source: User
Valid until: end of 2026

Example 3 — Sensitive info (do not store)


Use this as a knowledge object for this conversation only (do not remember):
Type: Dataset
Content: My portfolio holdings are: …
Scope: This chat only
Source: User

7) Tell me what to do with the object

End your request with one of these lines for best results:

“Store it.” (remember it)
“Use it only now.” (don’t remember)
“Ask if uncertain.”
“Prefer accuracy over speed.” (I’ll verify/clarify)
“Prefer speed over accuracy.” (I’ll estimate and label it)