Updates for the latest

Author: anandmeg

docs/ide/copilot-usage-and-models.md

@@ -10,84 +10,43 @@ ms.subservice: ai-tools
 ms.collection: ce-skilling-ai-copilot
 monikerRange: '>= vs-2022'
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-# Manage Copilot usage and models in Visual Studio
+# Manage Copilot usage and models
 
-GitHub Copilot now follows a [new billing model](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/about-premium-requests). With this update that impacts usage and billing for [premium requests](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/about-premium-requests#premium-requests), Visual Studio has introduced new features to help you better manage your Copilot usage and the models you work with.
+GitHub Copilot includes built-in tools to help you track usage, manage your plan, and understand how model selection affects [request consumption](https://docs.github.com/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/about-premium-requests).
 
-## What's changed?
-
-If you’re a **paid Copilot user**, your plan now includes a **[monthly allowance of premium requests](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/about-github-copilot/plans-for-github-copilot#comparing-copilot-plans)**. These requests are used whenever you interact with Copilot using premium models, like Claude Sonnet 3.7. Once you reach your quota, Copilot in Visual Studio automatically switches to a base model, ensuring uninterrupted workflow.
-
-For users on **Copilot Free**, your account comes with up to 2,000 code completions and up to 50 chats or premium requests per month.
-
-## What’s new in Visual Studio?
-
-New tools and smarter defaults make it easier to track usage and get the most out of Copilot.
-
-### Smarter default models
-
-Visual Studio now defaults to **GPT-4.1**, a fast and balanced model. If you exhaust your premium quota, it automatically switches to the **fallback model**, ensuring uninterrupted access to powerful features at no extra cost.
-
-> 💡 Once you select a model, it stays active for your current chat session—no need to reselect it between threads.
-
-### Smarter usage insights
+## View Copilot usage
 
 To track your Copilot usage:
 
 1. Select the **Copilot badge** in the top-right corner of Visual Studio.
 2. Select **Copilot Consumptions**.
 
-:::image type="content" source="media/vs-2022/copilot-usage-models/copilot-consumptions-panel.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows Copilot Consumptions panel." lightbox="media/vs-2022/copilot-usage-models/copilot-consumptions-panel.png":::
+   :::image type="content" source="media/vs-2022/copilot-usage-models/copilot-consumptions-panel.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows Copilot Consumptions panel." lightbox="media/vs-2022/copilot-usage-models/copilot-consumptions-panel.png":::
 
-Here, you can view your usage across chat, auto (agent) mode, and other features. You can also select **Get more requests** to update your subscription or adjust Overage settings directly on *GitHub.com*.
+Here, you can view your usage and the number of remaining requests. You can also select **Get more requests** to manage your Copilot plan on *GitHub*.
 
-### Smarter fallback behavior
-
-- **Overages ON**: You can keep using premium models beyond your monthly quota, with any extra usage billed to your account.
-- **Overages OFF**: Copilot automatically switches to the fallback model once you reach your quota, preventing unexpected charges.
+> [!NOTE]
+> GitHub manages billing and subscriptions. For more information, go to [GitHub.com](https://github.com/)
 
 To control model usage in non-chat interactions, configure the setting **Enhance non-chat requests with premium models** in **GitHub** > **Copilot** > **Editor**.
 
-### Easier model management
-
-Use the updated **model picker** experience.
-
-> If a model is supported by your plan but not yet enabled, Visual Studio prompts you to activate it—no need to leave the IDE.
-
-### Models available
-
-- Gemini 2.5 Pro
-- Gemini 2.0 Flash
-- Claude Sonnet 3.7
-- Claude Sonnet 3.5
-- GPT-4.1
-- GPT-4.5
-- OpenAI o3 Mini
-- GPT-4o
-
-> ℹ️ Each model has a premium request multiplier, for example, GPT-4.5 counts as 50 premium requests per use. You’ll see the exact multiplier in the **model picker** before selecting.
-
-:::image type="content" source="media/vs-2022/copilot-usage-models/model-picker.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows Pick Model dropdown." lightbox="media/vs-2022/copilot-usage-models/model-picker.png":::
-
-## Frequently asked questions
-
-#### Do Completions count as premium requests?
-
-**Code completions** do *not* count against your premium request balance for paid users.
-
-#### What are premium requests?
+## Understand model selection
 
-Some Copilot features use more advanced processing power and count as premium requests. See [premium requests and premium features](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/about-premium-requests#premium-requests) to learn more.
+Copilot supports multiple AI models, and each model may consume requests at different rates based on assigned multipliers.
 
-#### Who can purchase additional premium requests?
+To view or change your current model:
+1.	Open the **Copilot Chat** window.
+2.	Use the **model picker** dropdown above the input field to select a model.
 
-To learn more, see [Additional premium requests](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/about-premium-requests#additional-premium-requests).
+When your [premium request quota](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/about-github-copilot/plans-for-github-copilot#comparing-copilot-plans) is exhausted, Copilot automatically falls back to a base model so you can continue working without interruption.
 
-#### How is premium request usage assessed?
+To manage model usage in non-chat interactions, configure the setting **Enhance non-chat requests with premium models** in **GitHub** > **Copilot** > **Editor**.
 
-Premium request usage is based on the [model’s multiplier](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/about-premium-requests#model-multipliers) and the feature you’re using. To learn more, see [Example of premium request usage](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/about-premium-requests#example-of-premium-request-usage.)
+> [!TIP]
+> Visit your [Copilot settings on GitHub](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/monitoring-your-copilot-usage-and-entitlements) to explore model options and subscription details.
 
 ## Related content
 
-- [Install and manage GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio](visual-studio-github-copilot-install-and-states.md)
-- [About GitHub Copilot Free](https://aka.ms/ghdocscopilotfreepage)
+- [About premium requests](https://docs.github.com/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/about-premium-requests#premium-requests)
+- [About billing](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/billing-and-payments/about-billing-for-individual-copilot-plans)
+- [Install and manage GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio](visual-studio-github-copilot-install-and-states.md)