Final answer:
To install GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, access the Extensions menu, search for GitHub Copilot in the Online section, download the extension, and install it after closing Visual Studio.
Step-by-step explanation:
To install GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, you would need to ensure you have an active GitHub Copilot subscription or are in the technical preview. Here are the steps to install GitHub Copilot:
First, you need to open Visual Studio and go to the Extensions menu.
Select 'Manage Extensions' and then search for 'GitHub Copilot' in the Online category of the Extensions window.
Find the GitHub Copilot extension, click 'Download', and Visual Studio will prompt you to close it to start the installation.
After closing Visual Studio, the Visual Studio Installer will launch and install the extension. Once done, you can restart Visual Studio.
Finally, sign in with your GitHub account that has access to GitHub Copilot, and you'll be able to use it.
Ensure that the Visual Studio version is compatible with the GitHub Copilot extension, as it might require a certain update or edition of Visual Studio.