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- Chapter 01: Add note about 'auto' model option so beginners don't have to manually pick a model — Copilot will choose the best one - Chapter 02: Add 'Attaching Document Files' section explaining how to attach PDFs, Word docs, and other files to prompts for context Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Pull request overview
Updates the beginner course docs to reflect Copilot CLI v1.0.32 by adding guidance that helps new users choose an AI model more easily.
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- Add a new tip in Chapter 01 explaining the
auto/“Auto” model selection option in the/modelpicker.
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| 01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md | Documents the new “Auto” model selection option for beginners in the model-switching section. |
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| > 💡 **Tip**: Some models cost more "premium requests" than others. Models marked **1x** (like Claude Sonnet 4.5) are a great default. They're capable and efficient. Higher-multiplier models use your premium request quota faster, so save those for when you really need them. | ||
| > 💡 **Not sure which model to pick?** Select **`Auto`** from the model picker to let Copilot automatically choose the best available model for each session. This is a great default if you're just getting started and don't want to think about model selection. |
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| > 💡 **Tip**: Some models cost more "premium requests" than others. Models marked **1x** (like Claude Sonnet 4.5) are a great default. They're capable and efficient. Higher-multiplier models use your premium request quota faster, so save those for when you really need them. | ||
| > 💡 **Not sure which model to pick?** Select **`Auto`** from the model picker to let Copilot automatically choose the best available model for each session. This is a great default if you're just getting started and don't want to think about model selection. |
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What's new in Copilot CLI
Two beginner-friendly features were released in v1.0.32 (April 17, 2026) that were not yet documented in the course:
1.
automodel selectionBeginners are often unsure which AI model to choose. The new
autooption removes that friction entirely — Copilot picks the best model for you.2. Attach document files to prompts
Previously, Chapter 02 covered
@file references and image paste. This new capability lets learners attach external documents (PDFs, Word files, etc.) as context — useful for requirements specs, design docs, or other reference material not in the codebase.Course sections updated
Chapter 01 (
01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md)automodel option for beginners who don't want to manually select a model.Chapter 02 (
02-context-conversations/README.md)Sources