Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Copilot Search Matches on People's Department
Copilot Search Matches on People's Department
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Copilot Search can now match on a person's department, and you can find/lookup all people in a given department when searching the people source directly.
Roadmap ID:
508527
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Search includes department information in its matching criteria for people queries. Users can directly search the people source to list all contacts within a specific department. This improves search precision by filtering results based on organizational structure.
Why:
Department-based matching helps users locate relevant contacts within organizational units, streamlining communication and access to subject matter experts.
Try this:
Open Copilot Search and select the people source.
Enter a department name to find all people in that department.
Review the filtered list of contacts associated with the department.
Why this matters:
Department matching simplifies finding colleagues within specific teams or units, supporting efficient collaboration.
Business impact:
Teams can quickly identify and engage department members, improving workflow coordination.
Personal impact:
You reduce time spent searching for contacts by department, enabling faster outreach.