LLM/AI Changelog

Navigate to your workbook changes directly from the Copilot chat pane response
[Windows, Web, Mac]
In Copilot in Excel, the response contains links to highlight where changes are made in your workbook. Navigate directly to new sheets, tables, ranges, and objects like charts and shapes.
Details:
What changed:
In the Copilot chat response, there now is a link you can click that will take you directly to changes in the workbook. Previously, you would need to locate the change in the response and navigate in the sheet on your own.
Why:
We want you to understand where copilot made edits and connect you to them directly from the chat response. This will help build confidence in the changes and allow you to review while you're reading the response in the chat pane.
Try this:
Send a prompt to Copilot where the workbook is modified.
The chat response will show the changes in a different format with a highlight to indicate a link you can click for navigation. New Sheets, tables, ranges, and objects will be highlighted.
Why this matters:
The feature allows quick review of document changes made by Copilot, increasing transparency of the edits.
Business impact:
Teams can understand changes made while reading the response from Copilot and quickly navigate to those places for review.
Personal impact:
You can review the Copilot Edits in your document.

See Copilot usage in show changes pane
[Windows, Mac, Web]
Users can now view Copilot usage details directly within the Show Changes pane in Excel.
Details:
What changed:
Previously, Copilot activity was not visible in the Show Changes pane. Now, the pane includes on-card attribution showing when Copilot made edits or suggestions. This transparency helps users track AI contributions alongside manual changes.
Why:
Providing clear visibility into Copilot’s actions increases user trust and accountability when reviewing workbook changes.
Try this:
Open an Excel workbook with Copilot edits.
Select Review tab, then click Show Changes.
Look for Copilot attribution cards indicating AI-generated changes.
Why this matters:
Understanding which changes come from Copilot helps users verify and manage AI-assisted edits.
Business impact:
Teams can audit AI contributions more effectively, improving collaboration and change management.
Personal impact:
You gain confidence reviewing workbook edits knowing which changes Copilot made.

New dedicated License Requests page in Microsoft 365 Admin Center
[Web]
We are introducing a new dedicated License Requests page in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to help admins more easily discover, review, and manage Microsoft 365 Copilot license requests submitted by users.
Roadmap ID:
561206
Details:
What changed:
The Microsoft 365 Admin Center now includes a dedicated License Requests page for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Previously, admins had to locate license requests through multiple menus or notifications. This new page centralizes all Copilot license requests, improving visibility and management efficiency. The page supports sorting, filtering, and bulk actions on license requests, enhancing administrative control and security oversight.
Why:
Admins need a streamlined way to handle Copilot license requests to reduce delays and errors in license allocation. This change enables admins to:
Quickly identify pending license requests
Approve or deny requests efficiently
Maintain better control over license distribution and compliance
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and select 'License Requests' from the navigation menu.
Review pending Microsoft 365 Copilot license requests and use filters to sort by user or date.
Approve or deny requests directly from the License Requests page.
Why this matters:
Centralizing license requests reduces administrative overhead and speeds up user access to Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses.
Business impact:
IT teams can manage Copilot license requests more efficiently, improving license compliance and reducing support tickets.
Personal impact:
Admins save time reviewing and processing license requests, enabling faster user onboarding to Copilot.

See email attachments as pills in Copilot search results
[Windows, Web]
When users search for an email in Microsoft 365 Copilot search, that email's attachments now appear as pills directly on the result, so users can spot and open attachments without opening the email.
Details:
What changed:
Email results in Microsoft 365 Copilot search now display the email's attachments as inline pills within the search results. When a user's query surfaces an email, any attachments on that email are shown as clickable pills on the result, letting users navigate straight to a file. Previously, attachments were not surfaced on email results, users had to open the email to find and access them.
Why:
Surfacing attachments as pills on email results improves discoverability and saves clicks. Users can now:
At a glance, see which emails have attachments and what they are.
Open an attachment directly from the results page without first opening the email.
Move faster from a search to the exact file they need.
Try this:
Open Microsoft 365 Copilot search.
Search for an email you know has attachments.
On the matching email result, look for the attachment pills.
Click a pill to open the attachment directly.
Why this matters:
Showing attachments in line with email results removes an extra step, making it faster to find and open the files buried in your emails.
Business impact:
Teams reach the files attached to key emails faster, reducing back-and-forth and speeding up collaboration and decision making.
Personal impact:
You save time by spotting and opening email attachments right from your search results, without opening each email to hunt for them.

"Sort by" filter for Outlook Mail in Copilot search
[Windows, Web]
Users can now sort Outlook Mail results by date in ascending or descending order within Copilot Search.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Search now includes a "Sort by" filter for Outlook Mail results, allowing sorting by date in both ascending and descending order. Previously, search results were presented without sorting options, limiting users' ability to organize emails by date. This update improves result relevance and user control over mail searches.
Why:
Sorting mail results by date helps users quickly find recent or older emails, improving efficiency in managing Outlook Mail through Copilot Search.
Try this:
Open Copilot Search and enter your query.
Select the "Sort by" filter above the Outlook Mail results.
Choose ascending or descending date order to reorder the emails.
Why this matters:
Sorting mail results by date saves time and reduces effort when locating specific emails in large mailboxes.
Business impact:
Teams can respond faster by locating relevant emails without manually scanning unsorted search results.
Personal impact:
You spend less time searching through emails and more time focusing on important messages.

New profile cards for buildings, rooms and desks
[Windows]
Buildings, rooms and desks that are added to the Places directory will have new profile cards, accessible from Copilot Chat and across other Microsoft 365 entry points.
Roadmap ID:
553219
Details:
What changed:
Buildings, rooms, and desks added to the Places directory now have dedicated profile cards. These cards are accessible through Copilot Chat and various Microsoft 365 interfaces, providing quick access to location details. Previously, such detailed location information was not consolidated or easily accessible within Microsoft 365. This update improves navigation and resource management without impacting security.
Why:
Providing detailed profile cards for physical spaces helps users find and manage locations efficiently, improving workplace coordination and resource utilization.
Try this:
Open Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365.
Search for a building, room, or desk name.
View the profile card with detailed information and availability.
Why this matters:
Quick access to location details reduces time spent searching for workspace resources and supports better planning.
Business impact:
Facilities and teams can manage space usage more effectively, improving workplace experience and operational efficiency.
Personal impact:
You quickly find and reserve appropriate workspaces, reducing delays and interruptions during your day.

Find meetings based on topics and keywords
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac]
Copilot will be able to find meetings based on topics or keywords from relevant data like meeting body, chat, and transcription. The search for meetings based on transcript text is based on meetings in last two months.
Roadmap ID:
559110
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now searches meetings using topics or keywords found in the meeting body, chat messages, and transcription text from the past two months. Previously, meeting searches were limited and did not include chat or transcript content. This change improves search accuracy and relevance across multiple data sources.
Why:
Users need to locate meetings related to specific subjects quickly. Including chat and transcription data in searches provides a more comprehensive view and saves time.
Try this:
Open Copilot and enter a topic or keyword in the search box.
Review the list of meetings that include the keyword in the body, chat, or transcript.
Select a meeting to view details and related content.
Why this matters:
This update helps users find relevant meetings more efficiently by searching all related meeting content.
Business impact:
Teams can access complete meeting information faster, improving collaboration and decision-making.
Personal impact:
You spend less time searching for meetings and more time preparing for relevant discussions.

Unlocking Deeper Copilot Insights with Enhanced Power BI Filtering
[Web]
Enable Global and Insights admins to turn on additional attributes as filters in Power BI reports, including reserved attributes and your organization’s custom attributes. Users who have access to Power BI reports can then use these newly enabled filters to tailor reports to their business needs.
Roadmap ID:
559995
Details:
What changed:
Admins now have the option to activate more attribute filters in Workplace Analytics Power BI reports. These include reserved attributes and custom attributes defined by the organization. Previously, filtering options were limited to default attributes, restricting report customization.
Why:
This update provides more granular control over report filtering, enabling more relevant and actionable insights tailored to organizational contexts.
Try this:
As a Global or Insights admin, go to the Workplace Analytics admin center.
Enable additional reserved and custom attributes as filters.
In Power BI, use the new filters to customize your reports.
Why this matters:
Enhanced filtering improves report relevance and helps users focus on the data that matters most to their roles and goals.
Business impact:
Teams gain more precise analytics capabilities, supporting better-informed decisions based on tailored data views.
Personal impact:
You can create more customized reports that reflect your specific business questions, saving time on data preparation.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Enable filters for out-of-the-box reports

Planner Agent chat
[Windows, Web]
Introducing built-in Planner Agent chat with natural language Q&A, smart task discovery, and in-plan task management.
Roadmap ID:
560532
Details:
What changed:
Planner integrates Planner Agent chat directly into the app, enabling users to ask questions and manage tasks using natural language. Previously, task management required manual navigation and filtering. The chat supports smart discovery of relevant tasks and allows in-plan updates through conversational commands.
Why:
Adding natural language chat simplifies task management by reducing the need to navigate complex menus and filters. This speeds up task updates and improves user productivity.
Try this:
Open Planner and select the Copilot icon in the bottom right corner.
Ask a question like "Show me tasks due this week."
Use chat commands to update task status or filter your view.
Review the chat responses and task updates in your plan.
Why this matters:
Natural language chat makes task management more intuitive and accessible, reducing friction in daily planning.
Business impact:
Teams can manage and update tasks faster, improving project tracking and collaboration.
Personal impact:
You save time by managing tasks through simple chat commands instead of manual navigation.

Additional Outlook triage actions in Copilot
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports more natural language triage actions in Outlook, including deleting, moving, copying, categorizing messages, and managing inbox rules and folders with confirmation prompts for bulk or mailbox changes.
Details:
What changed:
Building on existing triage commands like pin and flag when using Chat with work data in Outlook, users can now delete, move, copy, and categorize emails using natural language. It also supports creating, managing rules, and creating folders. Copilot requests confirmation before acting on more than five emails or making changes to inbox rules. These features work across Classic and New Outlook for Windows, Outlook on the web, Outlook for Mac, and Outlook mobile.
Why:
Expanding triage actions allows users to manage their inbox more efficiently at scale, reducing manual effort and improving email organization.
Try this:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Outlook, type commands such as:
Delete all unread newsletters from last week.
Move emails from Contoso about invoices to my Finance folder.
Why this matters:
More triage options in Copilot help users maintain a cleaner, better-organized inbox with less manual work.
Business impact:
Teams improve email management efficiency and reduce time spent on repetitive inbox tasks.
Personal impact:
You save time and reduce inbox clutter by using natural language to perform complex email management tasks.

People Skills - removal and deletion admin control
[Web]
A new admin control in the People Skills settings lets administrators permanently remove their organization's People Skills data from the tenant. With this new control, organizations can delete their entire skills library along with all users confirmed, inferred, and imported skills data—giving them full control to offboard from People Skills in support of data governance and compliance needs. Once deletion is initiated, skills will no longer appear on user profile cards or be used across Microsoft 365 skills-based experiences such as Copilot and Viva. The control is admin-only with no automatic changes.
Roadmap ID:
565905
Details:
What changed:
Administrators can now permanently remove the entire People Skills library and all associated user skills data from their tenant. Previously, there was no direct option to delete this data. Once deleted, skills no longer appear on user profiles or in Microsoft 365 experiences like Copilot and Viva. This control is admin-only and requires manual initiation.
Why:
Providing a deletion control supports data governance and compliance by allowing organizations to fully offboard from People Skills and manage sensitive data responsibly.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 admin center and navigate to People Skills settings.
Select the option to delete the organization's People Skills data.
Confirm the deletion to permanently remove all skills data from the tenant.
Why this matters:
This control ensures organizations can comply with data policies by fully removing sensitive skills data when needed.
Business impact:
Organizations gain full control over People Skills data lifecycle, supporting compliance and data privacy requirements.
Personal impact:
Admins reduce risk by securely deleting skills data, ensuring user profiles and skills-based features reflect current organizational policies.

GitHub Copilot AI cost dashboard in Insights
[Web]
A centralized dashboard in Insights shows GitHub Copilot AI consumption, cost, and adoption metrics across your organization.
Roadmap ID:
566470
Details:
What changed:
The new dashboard consolidates GitHub Copilot AI usage and cost data in one location within Workplace Analytics Insights. Previously, administrators and analysts had to gather this information from multiple sources. The dashboard supports tracking spend against budgets and provides detailed adoption metrics for managers, Insights analysts, and global admins.
Why:
Organizations need clear visibility into AI-related costs to manage budgets effectively. This dashboard simplifies cost tracking and supports data-driven decisions about GitHub Copilot investments.
Try this:
Open Workplace Analytics and navigate to the Insights dashboard.
Select the GitHub Copilot AI cost dashboard from the available reports.
Review usage, cost, and adoption metrics to monitor spend and user engagement.
Why this matters:
Centralizing AI cost and usage data helps organizations control expenses and optimize GitHub Copilot adoption.
Business impact:
Teams can better manage AI budgets and align GitHub Copilot investments with organizational priorities.
Personal impact:
You gain quick access to cost and usage data, reducing time spent gathering information and improving budget oversight.

Add references to your Copilot Notebooks from the Quick Access section in Search on the Microsoft Copilot app
[Web]
Users can quickly add references to a Copilot Notebook through the Quick Access section in Search on the Microsoft Copilot app.
Roadmap ID:
510099
Details:
What changed:
Users can now add references directly to their Copilot Notebooks from the Quick Access section in Search on the Microsoft Copilot app. Previously, adding references required navigating through multiple menus within the notebook interface. This update streamlines the process by enabling users to open the context menu (…) next to an item and select Add to > Notebook to save the reference.
Why:
This change reduces the steps needed to organize important information, making it faster to collect and manage references in Copilot Notebooks. It improves user efficiency by integrating notebook management into the search experience.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft Copilot app and go to Search.
In the Quick Access section, click the context menu (…) next to an item.
Select Add to > Notebook and choose the desired Copilot Notebook.
Why this matters:
Simplifying how users add references helps them keep their notebooks organized and accessible without disrupting their workflow.
Business impact:
Teams can capture and share relevant information more efficiently, improving collaboration and knowledge management.
Personal impact:
You save time by adding references to notebooks directly from search results, reducing the need to switch between app sections.

CarPlay support for the Microsoft Copilot app
[iOS]
The Microsoft Copilot app is now supported on Apple CarPlay for hands-free use.
Details:
What changed:
The Microsoft Copilot app now integrates with Apple CarPlay, allowing users to activate Copilot using voice commands while driving. Previously, Copilot was not accessible through CarPlay, requiring manual device interaction. This update enhances safety by enabling hands-free productivity on the go.
Why:
Integrating Copilot with CarPlay supports safer driving by minimizing distractions and allows users to prepare for their day or brainstorm ideas without handling their device.
Try this:
Connect your iPhone to Apple CarPlay in your vehicle.
On your CarPlay screen, select Microsoft Copilot.
Say “Hey, Siri, ask Copilot" to start a chat.
Interact with Copilot hands-free to get information or plan tasks.
Why this matters:
Hands-free Copilot access while driving improves safety and helps users stay productive during commutes, transforming otherwise idle time into valuable work moments.
Business impact:
Teams can maintain productivity while commuting, enabling continuous work and idea generation safely.
Personal impact:
You reduce distractions while driving and can efficiently use Copilot during travel.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Use Microsoft Copilot in Apple CarPlay

Configure organizational policy link for blocked Microsoft 365 Copilot app
[Windows, Mac, Web]
If your organization blocks the Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, you can provide a link to company policy or internal guidance for users who are blocked from accessing Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Details:
What changed:
When the Microsoft 365 Copilot app is blocked by organizational policy, admins can now provide a link to company policy or internal guidance for users who are blocked from accessing Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update improves communication by providing context and guidance through a customized policy link.
Why:
Users often need clarity on access restrictions to avoid confusion and support requests. Providing a link to additional messaging help users understand organizational policies and reduce help desk inquiries.
Try this:
In the Microsoft 365 admin center, navigate to the Copilot app access settings.
Add a link to your internal policy documentation.
Save the settings to apply the link to blocked users.
Why this matters:
Clear communication about access restrictions improves user experience and reduces support workload.
Business impact:
IT teams can manage user expectations and reduce help desk tickets related to Copilot app access issues.
Personal impact:
Users receive clear explanations for access blocks, reducing confusion and frustration.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Manage Microsoft Copilot Chat

Delegate complex work with Copilot Cowork
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Copilot Cowork helps you delegate complex work by describing the outcome you need. Cowork gathers context from your emails, meetings, chats, files, and business data, works across tools and systems, and returns completed results.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Cowork introduces a new way to get work done: delegate an outcome, not just a task. Cowork can understand your goal, gather the right context from your Microsoft 365 data combined with external sources, coordinate work across tools, and complete multi-step actions with your approval. Work remains grounded in your organization's data and governed by existing Microsoft 365 security, privacy, and compliance controls.
Why:
Completing complex work across multiple communication and collaboration tools involves coordinating information from multiple sources, researching context, and completing a series of interconnected steps. Copilot Cowork streamlines this by delivering meaningful outcomes while keeping you informed and in control.
Try this:
Switch from Chat to Cowork in the Copilot app.
Describe the task and outcome you want to achieve, including sources, actions, and deliverables.
Review the plan and progress as Cowork works on your behalf.
Receive completed outputs that are grounded in your organization's work data and reduce manual effort.
Why this matters:
Instead of manually coordinating work across emails, meetings, documents, and applications, users can delegate complex work and focus on higher-value decisions.
Business impact:
Organizations can accelerate work across teams by reducing time spent coordinating, researching, and executing multi-step processes, improving operational efficiency and consistency.
Personal impact:
You save time by delegating tasks without switching between multiple apps, context gathering, and execution needed to deliver results.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Copilot Cowork overview

Vision in Microsoft 365 Copilot can analyze content shared on desktop screen and through mobile camera
[Android, Windows, iOS, Web]
Vision in Microsoft 365 Copilot helps you make faster, more informed decisions by understanding context from what you share on screen or camera. Copilot can analyze visual inputs from shared desktop screens and provide detailed insights about the content. You can also use vision on mobile during a real-time voice session to share your device camera, front or back, and ask questions about what is in front of you. Copilot analyzes the live camera feed or desktop screen in real time and provides spoken, context-aware answers grounded in work and web data.
Roadmap ID:
561037
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now processes live visual data from desktop screen sharing and mobile device cameras during voice sessions. Previously, Copilot relied on text and static data inputs only. Vision interprets the live feed in real time and delivers spoken answers grounded in work and web data, enhancing decision-making.
Why:
Analyzing visual context from screens and cameras accelerates understanding and supports faster, informed decisions without switching apps.
Try this:
Share your desktop screen in a Microsoft 365 Copilot session and ask questions about visible content.
During a voice session on mobile, activate the camera and point it at an object or document.
Ask Copilot questions about the live camera feed and listen to spoken, context-aware answers.
Why this matters:
Real-time visual analysis reduces information gaps and streamlines workflows by integrating visual context into conversations.
Business impact:
Teams can collaborate more effectively with instant insights from shared visual content across devices.
Personal impact:
You gain the ability to quickly understand and act on visual information without manual searching or switching contexts.

New Copilot Notebooks design in the Microsoft 365 Copilot App
[Web]
The new Copilot Notebooks design in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app now lets users organize related chats, output creations, and references into a persistent AI workspace. Copilot uses the Notebook's accumulated context to ground responses, so work continues across sessions instead of starting over each time. While this is the quicker, light-weight Notebooks experience, you can still find the fuller, workspace-forward experience in OneNote.
Roadmap ID:
562662
Details:
What changed:
The Microsoft 365 Copilot app introduces a new Notebooks design. In the Copilot app, users can quickly chat with Copilot, explore references, and create artifacts. The full-featured Notebooks experience remains available in OneNote, while the app offers a lighter, faster version.
Why:
This change improves productivity by preserving conversation context, reducing repetitive input and enabling ongoing work across sessions. It also provides flexibility by offering both a lightweight app experience and a comprehensive OneNote workspace.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Create a new Notebook to start organizing related chats and outputs.
Access your Notebook in the app or open it in OneNote for advanced features.
Why this matters:
Maintaining AI context across sessions helps users work more efficiently without losing progress or repeating information.
Business impact:
Teams can collaborate with persistent AI workspaces that improve continuity and reduce time spent reestablishing context.
Personal impact:
You save time by continuing conversations seamlessly and keeping related information organized in one place.

Copilot chat pane available in Microsoft Forms
[Web]
The Copilot chat pane is now built into Microsoft Forms, helping users improve forms and quizzes, draft and send invitations, and analyze responses. Available to Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed business users through the Copilot icon in Forms.
Roadmap ID:
553136
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft Forms now includes the Copilot chat pane with Forms-specific capabilities for recommending improvements, drafting invitations, and analyzing results. Previously, these tasks required manual effort without integrated Copilot support. Available to Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed business users through the Copilot icon in Forms.
Why:
Integrating Copilot capabilities reduces the time and expertise needed to create, distribute, and analyze forms. This streamlines workflows and improves form quality with AI assistance.
Try this:
Open Microsoft Forms and click the 'Copilot' icon.
Ask Copilot to review and suggest improvements for your form.
Use Copilot to make changes to your form or to draft and send invitations to respondents.
Request analysis of form responses through the chat interface.
Why this matters:
This integration simplifies form management by providing AI-powered help directly within Forms, reducing manual tasks.
Business impact:
Teams can create higher-quality forms faster and gain insights without switching tools or requiring specialized skills.
Personal impact:
You save time on form design, distribution, and analysis by using AI assistance within the familiar Forms interface.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Evolving the Copilot experience in Microsoft Forms

Federated Copilot Connectors
[Web]
Microsoft is announcing the General Availability (GA) of federated Copilot connectors for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Federated Copilot connectors enable users to securely connect Copilot to popular third-party sources and retrieve data in real time using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). These connectors do not store or index customer data in Microsoft services; access occurs in real time using the user’s identity, while administrators retain full governance and control through the Microsoft 365 admin center. With GA, federated Copilot connectors will be supported in Researcher, Microsoft 365 Chat, and when editing with Copilot in Excel, enabling users to bring external data directly into their workflows.
Roadmap ID:
501120
Details:
What changed:
Federated Copilot connectors now allow Microsoft 365 Copilot users to connect securely to popular third-party data sources in real time using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Unlike previous methods, these connectors do not store or index customer data in Microsoft services. Administrators maintain full governance and control through the Microsoft 365 admin center. These connectors are supported in Researcher, Microsoft 365 Chat, and when editing with Copilot in Excel.
Why:
This change enhances data security and compliance by ensuring customer data remains within third-party environments and is accessed only with user identity and admin oversight.
Try this:
Open Microsoft 365 Chat, Researcher, or when editing with Copilot in Excel.
Select a federated Copilot connector to connect to a third-party data source.
Retrieve and use real-time data within your workflow.
Why this matters:
Secure real-time data access without storing sensitive information in Microsoft services reduces compliance risks.
Business impact:
Organizations can safely integrate external data into Microsoft 365 workflows while maintaining strict governance controls.
Personal impact:
You can access up-to-date third-party data dir

Pre-setup guides, editability, actionable errors & alerting support available for Connector admins
[Web]
Pre-setup guides, editability, actionable errors & alerting support available for Connector admins.
Roadmap ID:
502529
Details:
What changed:
Connector admins now have access to pre-setup guides that outline configuration steps before deployment. They can edit settings post-setup and receive actionable error messages with alerting support. These improvements enhance troubleshooting and proactive management of Connectors.
Why:
Providing detailed setup guidance and clear error alerts helps admins configure Connectors correctly and resolve issues faster, reducing downtime and misconfigurations.
Try this:
Open the Connector admin portal.
Review the pre-setup guide before configuring a Connector.
Edit Connector settings as needed and monitor alerts for errors.
Why this matters:
Clear guidance and alerts reduce configuration errors and improve Connector reliability.
Business impact:
Admins can maintain Connector health more efficiently, minimizing service interruptions and support tickets.
Personal impact:
You spend less time troubleshooting and more time managing Connectors proactively.

Integrated extensibility experience capability for declarative agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot available in Copilot Chat in classic Outlook for Windows
[Windows]
We added integrated extensibility experience support for declarative agents in Copilot Chat in Outlook. This release note covers availability in classic Outlook for Windows.
Roadmap ID:
481559
Details:
What changed:
Users are now able to customize their Copilot experience in classic Outlook with Declarative Agents through integrated extensibility experience (plugins, adaptive cards, card actions, task modules, etc.), Outlook integrations (mail and calendar actions, enterprise connectors), and additional extensibility provider agent actions and orchestration logic. This now aligns classic Outlook with other Copilot Chat experiences, delivering consistent agent capabilities across platforms.
Why:
Extending agent integrated extensibility experience support to classic Outlook for Windows allows more users to benefit from automated assistance and task management within their familiar email environment leveraging extensibility provider agent actions and orchestration logic.
Try this:
Open classic Outlook for Windows.
Access Copilot Chat from the ribbon or sidebar.
Interact with available Copilot agents to automate tasks or get assistance.
Why this matters:
Bringing agent extensibility support to classic Outlook enhances productivity by integrating automation directly into users' primary email client.
Business impact:
Teams using classic Outlook can leverage Copilot agents through integrated extensibility experience.
Personal impact:
You gain automated assistance within your existing Outlook environment, now leveraging integrated extensibility experience, reducing manual effort, expanding declarative agents' capabilities, and improving efficiency.

Create user-defined custom skills in Copilot in PowerPoint
[Web]
Create user-defined custom skills in Copilot to tailor assistance to your specific presentation needs.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now supports user-defined custom skills in PowerPoint, allowing users to extend its capabilities with personalized commands and workflows. Previously, Copilot operated only with built-in skills and predefined functions. This update enables customization within Microsoft 365 security and compliance standards.
Why:
Users need more flexibility to automate unique presentation tasks and workflows. Custom skills let users:
Define specific commands suited to their content style.
Automate repetitive or specialized tasks.
Enhance productivity by tailoring Copilot to their needs.
Try this:
Open PowerPoint and access the Copilot pane.
Select 'Create custom skill' to define new commands.
Test your custom skill within your presentation workflow.
Why this matters:
Custom skills let users personalize Copilot to match their unique presentation workflows, reducing manual effort.
Business impact:
Teams can standardize and automate specialized presentation tasks, improving consistency and efficiency.
Personal impact:
You save time by automating repetitive tasks and gain more control over Copilot’s assistance.

Copilot Enhanced Topic Assignment
[Web]
We're upgrading our topic assignment pipeline to be powered by Copilot, delivering significantly improved accuracy in categorizing survey comments into relevant topics.
Roadmap ID:
553224
Details:
What changed:
The topic assignment pipeline in Viva Glint now uses Copilot to categorize survey comments more accurately. Five new topics—Psychological Safety, Artificial Intelligence, Privacy & Data Use, Hybrid Work, and Ethics—are added to the taxonomy. This feature is controlled by the existing Glint Copilot VFAM toggle and applies only to ad-hoc and recurring surveys at launch.
Why:
Enhancing topic assignment with Copilot increases the precision of feedback categorization, helping organizations better understand employee sentiments. Adding new topics reflects evolving workplace priorities and ensures more relevant analysis.
Try this:
Verify that the Glint Copilot VFAM toggle is enabled for your entire organization.
Launch an ad-hoc or recurring survey to collect employee feedback.
Review the assigned topics in survey results, including the new topic categories.
Why this matters:
Accurate topic assignment helps teams identify and address key employee concerns more effectively.
Business impact:
Teams gain clearer insights from survey feedback, enabling more targeted action plans and improved employee engagement strategies.
Personal impact:
You receive more relevant feedback categorizations, reducing manual review time and improving focus on critical issues.

Copilot Analytics - Power user insights in Copilot dashboard
[Web]
Understand who is building a habit using Copilot with the new power user insights in Copilot dashboard
Roadmap ID:
560705
Details:
What changed:
The Copilot dashboard in Microsoft Viva Analytics introduces new power user insights. Previously, habit-building data was limited. Now, administrators can identify users with high Copilot engagement to better support adoption and training.
Why:
Understanding which users actively use Copilot helps organizations tailor support and measure adoption success more effectively.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft Viva Copilot dashboard.
Navigate to the power user insights section.
Review user engagement metrics to identify active Copilot users.
Why this matters:
Identifying power users enables targeted training and support to increase overall Copilot adoption.
Business impact:
Teams gain visibility into Copilot usage patterns, improving change management and user enablement strategies.
Personal impact:
You can focus training efforts on users who will benefit most, accelerating Copilot proficiency.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Connect to the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard for Microsoft 365 customers

Copilot usage snapshot PBI at day level with fresh data
[Web]
A day level Copilot adoption Power BI report reflecting the most recent copilot activity & freshest insights.
Roadmap ID:
561325
Details:
What changed:
The Copilot usage snapshot report in Microsoft Viva now updates at the day level instead of aggregated periods. This change provides latest visibility into Copilot adoption trends and activity. The report refreshes with the latest data daily, improving accuracy and relevance for decision makers monitoring usage patterns.
Why:
More granular daily data helps organizations track Copilot adoption and engagement more precisely. Users can now:
Identify daily usage spikes or drops.
Monitor adoption trends with up-to-date information.
Make timely decisions based on fresh insights.
Try this:
Open the Copilot adoption Power BI report in Microsoft Viva.
Review daily usage metrics and trends.
Use filters to analyze specific time frames or user groups.
Why this matters:
Daily data updates enable more responsive management of Copilot adoption and better alignment with organizational goals.
Business impact:
Teams gain timely insights to adjust training and support strategies based on current Copilot usage patterns.
Personal impact:
You can quickly identify changes in Copilot adoption and respond proactively to organizational needs.

Updated Copilot Notebooks UX
[Web]
Users will find an updated, streamlined UX flow within Copilot Notebooks.
Roadmap ID:
516042
Details:
What changed:
The Copilot Notebooks user experience has been revamped with a streamlined flow for opening items and navigating the product. Previously, users faced a more complex and less cohesive interface. The new design simplifies common tasks and enhances consistency across the product.
Why:
Simplifying the user interface reduces friction and helps users work more efficiently within Copilot Notebooks.
Try this:
Open Copilot Notebooks from the Microsoft 365 app launcher.
Use the updated navigation pane to browse notebooks and sections.
Open and edit notebook items with the new streamlined controls.
Why this matters:
A simpler, more cohesive interface helps users focus on content creation and reduces time spent on navigation.
Business impact:
Teams experience smoother collaboration and faster access to notebook content, improving productivity.
Personal impact:
You spend less time navigating and more time working on your notebooks.

Copilot Chat available when using Copilot Search
[Windows, Web]
Copilot Chat will be available for Microsoft 365 Copilot users from the side pane on the right-hand side when using Copilot Search in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This allows users to engage with Copilot while browsing universal search without switching pages or losing context.
Roadmap ID:
537281
Details:
What changed:
Copilot chat is now accessible from the right-hand side pane during Copilot Search for users with the AI SKU. Previously, users had to switch pages to use Copilot chat, interrupting their workflow.
Why:
Integrating chat in the side pane keeps Copilot accessible alongside search results, improving multitasking and reducing context switching.
Try this:
Open Copilot Search in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Engage with your search results or ask questions in the search box to open Copilot chat.
Interact with Copilot chat while browsing search results.
Why this matters:
This integration helps users maintain focus by combining search and chat in one view.
Business impact:
Teams can work more efficiently by accessing AI assistance without disrupting their search workflows.
Personal impact:
You save time by getting AI help without switching screens or losing your search context.

Open Outlook emails within Copilot Chat
[Windows, Mac, Web]
You can now open Outlook emails directly within any full-app Microsoft 365 Copilot experience for faster browsing and reference.
Details:
What changed:
When clicking on an email reference or source in Microsoft 365 Copilot apps, the email opens alongside Chat instead of requiring a separate Outlook window. Previously, users had to switch apps to view email content. This integration streamlines access to email information within the Copilot environment.
Why:
This change reduces context switching and speeds up information retrieval by keeping emails accessible within the Copilot workspace.
Try this:
In a Microsoft 365 Copilot app, locate an email reference.
Click the email link to open it in Chat.
Browse the email content alongside your chat or tasks.
Why this matters:
Quick access to emails within Copilot improves productivity and decision making by keeping relevant information in one place.
Business impact:
Teams can collaborate more efficiently by referencing emails without leaving the Copilot interface.
Personal impact:
You save time by avoiding app switching and can respond to emails faster within your workflow.

Outlook Emails in Copilot Notebooks
[Windows, Web]
Outlook Emails as References in Copilot Notebooks bring email content into the notebook experience, enabling users to ground Copilot in the conversations, decisions, and context that drive their work.
By adding emails as knowledge sources, users can connect context from their emails directly to their projects, enriching notebooks beyond files alone and improving downstream outputs like presentations and briefs. Available in Copilot Notebooks across Microsoft 365.
Roadmap ID:
564910
Details:
What changed:
Users can now add Outlook emails as knowledge sources within Copilot Notebooks across Microsoft 365. Previously, notebooks included only files and other documents. This update enables Copilot to use email content to provide richer context for outputs like presentations and briefs.
Why:
Integrating emails into notebooks grounds Copilot in the full context of work conversations and decisions, improving the relevance and accuracy of generated content.
Try this:
Open a Copilot Notebook in Microsoft 365.
Select Add content and choose Outlook emails.
Pick relevant emails to include as references in your notebook.
Why this matters:
Including emails enriches project context, helping users create more informed and connected work outputs.
Business impact:
Teams can leverage email conversations directly in collaborative notebooks, enhancing project alignment and knowledge sharing.
Personal impact:
You gain a streamlined way to incorporate important email context into your work, saving time and improving output quality.

Unified web and work chat experience with dedicated Work IQ button
[Windows, Web]
Use a new Work IQ button located in the top left of the Chat UI to switch access to work data on/off without leaving the chat experience.
Details:
What changed:
Web and work chats are now unified into a single chat interface that now has a dedicated Work IQ button to control access to work data. Previously, users switched between separate web and work chat tabs, increasing cognitive load and inconsistency. This change unifies the chat experience and simplifies how users control access to work data when using chat.
Why:
Combining chats into one interface with a toggle reduces confusion and streamlines user workflows by providing quick control over access to work data.
Try this:
Open Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Locate the Work IQ button in the top left of the Chat interface.
Work date is on by default; enable or disable work data access as needed by selecting the button.
Why this matters:
A unified chat interface reduces switching and helps users focus on their tasks with clearer data context.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from a consistent chat experience that improves productivity and reduces user errors.
Personal impact:
You spend less time navigating tabs and more time interacting with relevant data.

Page steering and auto-triggering of pages on mobile
[Android, iOS]
Users can now steer, refine, and edit pages using Copilot commands like "Shorten this page." They can also prompt Copilot to auto-create pages from chat, such as "Create a new page for XYZ."
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now supports page steering on mobile devices, allowing users to modify page content with natural language commands. Previously, users had to manually edit pages without AI assistance. Additionally, Copilot can auto-trigger new page creation from chat prompts, streamlining content generation.
Why:
These changes simplify content management on mobile by reducing manual editing and speeding up page creation, improving user productivity and content accuracy.
Try this:
Open a page on your mobile device and say, "Shorten this page."
In chat, type "Create a new page for [topic]."
Review and edit the generated page content as needed.
Why this matters:
This update reduces friction in mobile content editing and creation, enabling faster and more precise page management.
Business impact:
Teams can produce and refine content more efficiently on mobile, supporting faster collaboration and information sharing.
Personal impact:
You save time editing pages and can quickly generate new content without switching devices or apps.

Simplified design for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
[Windows, Mac, Web]
A refreshed design for the Microsoft 365 Copilot web and desktop app simplifies the user experience to drive engagement with Copilot. This includes updates to the chat home screen, chat response layout, and navigation pane.
Roadmap ID:
561488
Details:
What changed:
The Microsoft 365 Copilot app now features an updated chat home screen, a streamlined chat response layout, and a redesigned navigation pane. The new design helps users more easily navigate the app and stay focused across web and desktop platforms.
Why:
Simplifying the app interface helps users engage more easily with Copilot, reducing the time needed to find features and improving overall usability.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on web or desktop.
Explore the updated chat home screen to quickly access recent conversations.
Use the new navigation pane to switch between chats and tools more efficiently.
Why this matters:
A clearer interface helps users interact with Copilot faster and more intuitively, increasing productivity.
Business impact:
Teams experience smoother collaboration with fewer interruptions caused by navigation or layout confusion.
Personal impact:
You spend less time navigating the app and more time focusing on your tasks.
Learn:
Introducing a new design for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Generate and edit images in Copilot Cowork
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Create and modify images in Copilot Cowork using OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 model for enhanced visual content generation.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Cowork integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 model to generate and edit image artifacts. Previously, image creation required external tools. This update enables in-app image generation and editing, streamlining creative workflows.
Why:
Embedding image generation within Copilot Cowork reduces context switching and accelerates content creation.
Try this:
Open Copilot Cowork.
Enter a description to create an image using ChatGPT Images 2.0.
Use editing tools to refine the image within Cowork.
Why this matters:
Integrated image generation enhances creativity and productivity by keeping visual content creation within the collaboration environment.
Business impact:
Teams can produce visual assets in their workflow without relying on separate design software.
Personal impact:
You save time by generating and editing images directly in your collaboration workspace.
Learn:
Use Copilot Cowork

Select models when using Researcher in Copilot Chat
[Windows, Web]
You can now choose supported Researcher models and modes directly within Chat when adding the Researcher agent to your conversation.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Chat now includes an option to pick from available Researcher models and modes when you add the Researcher agent to your prompt. Previously, users had no direct control over which Researcher model was used during chat interactions, limiting customization. This update enables tailored research experiences based on the selected model.
Why:
Allowing users to select Researcher models provides more control over the research process and improves result relevance by matching the model to the task.
Try this:
Start a new Chat and add the Researcher agent to your prompt.
Select the desired Researcher model from the model selector menu.
Continue the conversation using the chosen model for tailored research results.
Why this matters:
Choosing the appropriate Researcher model helps users get more accurate and relevant information during research tasks.
Business impact:
Teams can customize research workflows to better fit specific project needs, improving efficiency and output quality.
Personal impact:
You gain flexibility to tailor research assistance, saving time by getting more relevant answers faster.

Work IQ APIs – Unified REST Endpoint for Agents and Workflows
[Developer, Web]
Introduces a new REST endpoint for Work IQ that serves as a unified entry point for invoking agents and workflows, providing a consistent, scalable alternative to legacy Copilot Chat endpoints.
Roadmap ID:
559021
Details:
What changed:
Work IQ now offers a unified REST endpoint to invoke agents and workflows, replacing multiple legacy Copilot Chat endpoints. This endpoint standardizes access methods, improves scalability, and simplifies integration for developers working within Microsoft 365 environments.
Why:
The unified REST endpoint reduces complexity and enhances scalability, making it easier to integrate and manage agents and workflows programmatically.
Try this:
Use the new Work IQ REST endpoint URL in your API calls.
Send requests to invoke specific agents or workflows.
Monitor responses to manage workflow execution consistently.
Why this matters:
A consistent and scalable endpoint simplifies development and improves reliability when integrating Work IQ agents and workflows.
Business impact:
Developers and IT teams benefit from easier integration and management of automated workflows, supporting more robust business processes.
Personal impact:
You experience reduced integration complexity and more reliable workflow execution, saving time on development and troubleshooting.

Teams Meetings in Copilot Notebooks
[Android, Windows, iOS, Web]
Meetings as References in Copilot Notebooks bring Teams meeting content into the notebook experience, enabling users to ground Copilot on the discussions, decisions, and context that drive their work. By adding meetings as knowledge sources, users can connect transcripts, notes, chats, and shared content directly to their projects, enriching notebooks beyond files alone and improving downstream outputs like presentations and briefs.
Available in Copilot Notebooks across Microsoft 365.
Roadmap ID:
560706
Details:
What changed:
Copilot notebooks now include Teams meetings as knowledge sources, allowing users to link meeting transcripts, notes, chats, and shared files within their notebooks. Previously, notebooks only supported files as references. This integration enriches project context and improves outputs like presentations and briefs. It is available across Microsoft 365 Copilot notebooks.
Why:
Incorporating meeting content helps ground Copilot’s responses in real discussions and decisions, providing more relevant and comprehensive project insights. This reduces the need to manually gather meeting information.
Try this:
Open a Copilot notebook in Microsoft 365.
Select 'Add reference' and choose a Teams meeting from your recent meetings.
Review linked transcripts, notes, and shared content within the notebook.
Why this matters:
Connecting meeting content directly to projects saves time and improves the accuracy of outputs by providing richer context.
Business impact:
Teams can collaborate more effectively by having meeting discussions and decisions integrated into project documentation.
Personal impact:
You spend less time searching for meeting details and can create more informed summaries and presentations.