Context: As organizations increasingly adopt AI-driven workflows, integrating intelligent assistance directly into data platforms becomes essential. Traditional data entry and retrieval processes in systems like Dataverse often rely on manual input, which can be time-consuming and error-prone. To streamline user interactions and enhance productivity, there's a growing need for context-aware, AI-powered data entry support.

Solution: Prompt Columns in Microsoft Dataverse introduce a powerful new capability that leverages generative AI to assist users during data entry. Configured as a special column type (Prompt (Preview)), these fields allow makers to define natural language prompts that guide users in filling out form data. When enabled, the system uses AI to suggest or auto-fill values based on the prompt, improving consistency and reducing effort. Additional options like “Allow form fill assistance” and “Searchable” enhance usability and discoverability. This feature is especially useful in scenarios like customer feedback, where structured input can be guided by intelligent suggestions.

Impact: Prompt Columns transform how users interact with data in Dataverse, making forms smarter and more intuitive. By embedding AI assistance directly into the data model, organizations can reduce friction in data collection, improve accuracy, and accelerate workflows. This feature empowers makers to build more responsive and intelligent applications—without writing complex code—bringing the benefits of generative AI directly into everyday business processes.