Clippy may be the most reviled feature in the history of Microsoft, but the company may be adding a Clippy-like feature to the next version of Office. Will it be useful this time around?

The Verge reports that that the Office Technical Preview includes a Clippy-like tool that offers quick help for using Office.

The tool already exists in the online version of Office. It’s located on the right side of the Office ribbon, and is a text box next to a light bulb. Before you type in it, the text in the box reads “Tell me what you want to do.” Type in your question, and then just below the box you’ll see links to what you are looking to accomplish. They link directly to menu items or other ways to solve the problem. So you won’t have to wade through an explanation of how to accomplish what you want to do. Instead, you’ll be able to solve the problem right there.

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