Implicit Grounding in Outlook Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat [Windows, Web]
Users will be able to add emails and text from email threads directly into their prompt context in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat through simple interactions in Outlook.
Details:
What changed:
Developers can now configure icons, visibility settings, connection metadata, property descriptions, and semantic labels for custom connectors. Previously, these elements were limited or unavailable, which reduced clarity and consistency across Copilot experiences.
Why:
This change helps users work more efficiently by reducing the steps needed to reference email content in Copilot Chat. It supports smoother workflows and helps users get more accurate, context aware responses.
Try this:
Select an email in Outlook and add it to your Copilot Chat prompt.
Highlight a section of text in an email and insert it into your Copilot Chat conversation.
Use Copilot Chat to summarize or analyze the added email content.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves workflow efficiency by reducing manual steps and enabling more seamless use of email content in Copilot Chat.
Personal impact:
Helps users get faster, more relevant answers by grounding Copilot Chat with the right email context.