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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: "Set up and connect organizational asset library (OAL) with image tagging to Copilot search" |
| 3 | +ms.author: kwekua |
| 4 | +author: kwekuako |
| 5 | +manager: scotv |
| 6 | +ms.date: 09/02/2025 |
| 7 | +ms.topic: how-to |
| 8 | +ms.service: microsoft-365-copilot |
| 9 | +ms.localizationpriority: medium |
| 10 | +ms.collection: CopilotSearch |
| 11 | +ms.custom: QuickDraft |
| 12 | +audience: admin |
| 13 | +ai-usage: ai-assisted |
| 14 | +description: Learn how to set up and connect an image organizational asset library to Microsoft 365 Copilot. |
| 15 | +--- |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +# Set up and connect organizational asset library (OAL) with image tagging to Copilot search |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +This article provides guidance for keyword tagging, to improve Copilot's search results, specifically when integrating SharePoint’s Organizational Asset Library (OAL) with Copilot’s ability to create a presentation in PowerPoint. This guide ensures that Copilot can effectively surface and access your company’s OAL image assets. |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +## Prerequisites |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +1. [Create an organization assets library](/sharepoint/organization-assets-library). |
| 24 | +2. [Connect your organizational assets library to Copilot](/sharepoint/connect-organizational-asset-libraries-to-copilot). |
| 25 | +3. [Ensure your organizational assets library has the Image Tags column so you can add tags to your images](https://support.microsoft.com/office/2b0361ae-1bd3-41a3-8329-269e5f81cfa2). |
| 26 | +4. [Use Microsoft Syntex to tag images with AI](/microsoft-365/documentprocessing/image-tagging-overview) (**Optional**). |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +## Steps for effective image tagging |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +### Basic guidelines |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +- Language: ensure all image tags, descriptions, and titles are in American English. If necessary, include a second language but prioritize American English. |
| 33 | +- Descriptive content: tags, descriptions, and titles should accurately describe the contents, subject matter, or objects in the image and their relevance to the company. |
| 34 | +- Company terminology: include terms that employees would use to search for an image, ensuring they're commonly understood and widely recognized. |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +### Adding keywords |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +- Department and project specificity: use keywords related to specific departments, projects, or initiatives. |
| 39 | +- Synonyms: include synonyms to increase the chance of matching search queries. |
| 40 | +Literal descriptions: describe the literal objects in the image, such as "laptop" or "office space." Use clear and universally recognized terms to describe the images. |
| 41 | +- Representational keywords: incorporate terms that describe what the image could symbolize, like "innovation" or "sustainability." |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +### Adding descriptive phrases |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +- Adjectives: Use adjectives to describe the setting or style of the image, such as "sunny day" or "black and white photo". |
| 46 | +- Contextual relevance: ensure the descriptive phrases provide context about the image's use within the company. |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +### Examples of keyword tagging |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +Example 1: |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +- Title: Insulin manufacturing |
| 53 | +- Description: scientist working on insulin production line in a manufacturing facility |
| 54 | +- Tags: insulin production, insulin, scientific equipment, innovation, reliability, product development, manufacturing, manufacturing facility, scientist wearing protective gear, person working in a manufacturing facility, scientist working on insulin production |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +Example 2: |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +- Title: Vattenfall windmills in the Baltic Sea |
| 59 | +- Description: close up of Vattenfall windmill in the Baltic Sea on a sunny day |
| 60 | +- Tags: renewable energy source, resource efficiency, circular economy, sustainable business model, windmill farm, Vattenfall windmill, sustainability, environment, carbon reduction, windmill, Baltic Sea, multiple windmills in the ocean |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +Example 3: |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +- Title: Canadian small business worker |
| 65 | +- Description: a financial advisor works at a table with a laptop and paper in a shared office space |
| 66 | +- Tags: small business worker, person working on laptop, person working on finance, accountant, Toronto office, person doing paperwork, paperwork, employee, laptop, office, productivity, finance |
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