LLM/AI Changelog

Enable watermarks for AI-generated content for Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Add watermarks for AI-generated content.
Roadmap ID:
547831
Details:
What changed:
To help provide additional transparency about what content has been generated or altered by using AI in Microsoft 365, watermarks can be added to videos and audio content. A policy setting controls your organization's ability to add a visual or audio watermark to video and audio content that your users generate or alter by using AI in Microsoft 365.
Why:
Adding watermarks increases transparency and helps prevent misuse or misattribution of AI-generated content.
Try this:
To turn on watermarks for video and audio content that your users generate or alter by using AI in Microsoft 365, you need to use the "Include a watermark when content from Microsoft 365 is generated or altered by AI" policy. This policy is available only in Cloud Policy service for Microsoft 365. If you want to add a watermark to video and audio content, you need to set this policy to Enabled. If you set this policy to Disabled or Not configured, a visual or audio watermark isn't added.
This policy doesn't apply to images. Instead, your users will be able to turn on watermarks for images by going to Settings & Privacy > Privacy > Data options at
https://myaccount.microsoft.com
.
Why this matters:
To help provide additional transparency about what content has been generated or altered by using AI in Microsoft 365.
Business impact:
Organizations can control when to add watermarks to AI-generated video and audio content.
Personal impact:
You gain confidence that your AI-generated content is properly labeled.

View long running agent tasks in Windows taskbar
[Windows]
Users can see the status of ongoing long running tasks for agentic workflows directly in the Windows taskbar without opening the app.
Details:
What changed:
Long running agents now display task status icons and progress indicators in the Windows taskbar. Previously, users had to open the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to monitor these workflows. This update provides real-time visibility and quick access to task states, improving user awareness and reducing app switching.
Why:
This change enhances productivity by allowing users to track workflow progress at a glance, minimizing interruptions and improving task management.
Try this:
Start a long running task using the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Observe the task status icon in the Windows taskbar.
Click the icon to view details or manage the task without launching the full app.
Why this matters:
Quick status updates reduce the need to switch contexts and help users stay informed about critical workflows.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from improved monitoring of automated processes, leading to faster issue detection and resolution.
Personal impact:
You save time by tracking tasks without interrupting your current work or opening additional windows.

Scheduled prompts for Agents
[Windows, Mac, Web]
Enables users to schedule recurring prompts to declarative agents like Analyst, Idea Coach and more.
Roadmap ID:
531759
Details:
What changed:
This update enables scheduling of repeated prompts to declarative agents, replacing the prior need to manually initiate each interaction. It supports consistent engagement with agents for ongoing tasks or insights.
Why:
Automating prompt scheduling reduces manual effort and ensures timely agent responses for routine workflows.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Select an agent such as Analyst or Idea Coach.
Choose the schedule option and set recurring prompt frequency.
Why this matters:
Scheduled prompts help maintain regular agent interactions, improving productivity and task consistency.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from automated agent engagement, reducing oversight and improving workflow continuity.
Personal impact:
Users save time by automating repetitive requests and receive timely insights without manual prompting.

Create PowerPoint presentations from Copilot Notebooks
[Windows, Web]
Copilot Notebooks enables users to generate PowerPoint presentations directly from the content and references collected in a notebook. Using the notebook's curated context, Copilot creates a structured, editable slide deck that users can open and refine in PowerPoint, helping turn research, notes, and insights into shareable presentations more quickly.
Roadmap ID:
558938
Details:
What changed:
Previously, users had to manually transfer notes and research into PowerPoint slides. Now, Copilot Notebooks uses curated notebook context to automatically create structured, editable slide decks compatible with PowerPoint. This reduces manual effort and maintains source reference integrity.
Why:
This change streamlines the transition from research and notes to presentations, saving time and reducing errors in slide creation.
Try this:
Open a notebook in Copilot Notebooks.
Select 'Quick create' then 'PowerPoint presentation' from the left pane. .
View the generated slide deck within Copilot Notebooks and edit via chat OR
Open the generated slide deck in PowerPoint to review and edit.
Why this matters:
Turning notes into presentations quickly helps users share insights without redundant work.
Business impact:
Teams can accelerate presentation development and improve collaboration by using consistent source material.
Personal impact:
You save time creating presentations and reduce manual formatting tasks.

Mind maps in Copilot Notebooks
[Windows, Web]
Mind maps in Copilot Notebooks are interactive visual artifacts that help users understand notebook content through a grounded map of key topics, themes, and relationships. Users can explore the mind map, view summaries for individual nodes, and use Notebook chat to get more detail about a node. Available across OneNote and Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Roadmap ID:
559029
Details:
What changed:
Previously, users reviewed notebook content as linear notes. Now, mind maps visualize topics, themes, and connections interactively. Users can click nodes for summaries and use Notebook chat to ask questions about specific nodes. This feature is available in OneNote and Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Why:
Mind maps help users grasp complex information structures more intuitively and explore content dynamically.
Try this:
Open a notebook in OneNote or Microsoft 365 Copilot App.
Select 'Quick create' then 'Mind map' in the left pane to create a visual topic map. 3. Click nodes to read summaries or ask questions in Notebook chat.
Why this matters:
Visualizing content relationships improves comprehension and supports more effective research and decision-making.
Business impact:
Teams gain clearer insights into project or research data, enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Personal impact:
You understand complex content faster and can explore details without searching through notes.

Generated files inherit sensitivity labels
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
When generating files with Microsoft 365 Copilot, sensitivity labels are automatically applied based on the highest label detected in the source data to protect organizational data.
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot now evaluates the content used to generate files and applies the highest sensitivity label found in the referenced data. Previously, generated files did not inherit sensitivity labels automatically, which could lead to inconsistent data protection. If Copilot cannot apply a label, users receive a clear notification to address the missing label before sharing or storing the file.
Why:
This change ensures generated documents comply with your organization's data governance policies by inheriting appropriate protection levels. It reduces the risk of accidental data exposure from unlabeled files.
Try this:
Generate a file using Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Check the file properties to verify the applied sensitivity label.
If notified of a missing label, manually apply the correct sensitivity label before sharing.
Why this matters:
Automatically applying sensitivity labels helps maintain consistent data protection and compliance across all generated content.
Business impact:
Teams reduce the risk of data leaks by ensuring all Copilot-generated files follow organizational labeling policies without extra manual steps.
Personal impact:
You avoid the risk of sharing unlabeled sensitive files and save time by not having to manually label generated documents.

Copilot Search Matches on People's Department
[Web]
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.

Quickly launch the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on your iOS device
[iOS]
Press the Action button or ask Siri to launch Copilot on your iOS device.
Roadmap ID:
485724
Details:
What changed:
You can now launch the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iOS by long pressing the device's Action button or by asking Siri. Previously, launching Copilot required manually opening the app from the home screen. This update enables faster, hands-free access while maintaining device security controls.
Why:
This change reduces the steps needed to start Copilot, improving user efficiency and supporting accessibility through voice commands.
Try this:
Long press the Action button on your iOS device to open Copilot.
Say "Hey Siri, open Copilot" to launch the app using voice.
Begin chatting or issuing commands immediately after launch.
Why this matters:
Faster and easier access to Copilot helps users get assistance quickly, especially when multitasking or using accessibility features.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from quicker Copilot access, enabling faster information retrieval and task execution on iOS devices.
Personal impact:
You save time launching Copilot and can start interactions without navigating menus or typing.
Learn
Add a Microsoft 365 Copilot widget and action button on iOS devices
Use Siri with the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app

Create Word documents from Copilot Notebooks
[Windows, Web]
Copilot Notebooks allows users to generate Word documents using the content and references gathered in a notebook. Copilot drafts a structured document grounded in the notebook's context, which can be opened and edited in Word, helping users move from ideas and source material to a ready‑to‑use document with fewer manual steps.
Roadmap ID:
558934
Details:
What changed:
Users previously needed to manually compile notes and source material into Word documents. Now, Copilot Notebooks automatically generates a structured draft based on notebook context. The draft opens in Word for further editing, reducing manual compilation steps.
Why:
This update reduces the time and effort needed to convert ideas and research into usable documents.
Try this:
Open your notebook in Copilot Notebooks.
Click 'Create' and 'Document' from the dropdown menu.
Edit the generated document in Word to finalize content further.
Why this matters:
Faster document creation helps users focus on refining ideas instead of formatting and compiling content.
Business impact:
Teams improve productivity by quickly producing draft documents grounded in verified source material.
Personal impact:
You spend less time assembling documents and more time on content quality.

Create Excel spreadsheets from Copilot Notebooks
[Windows, Web]
Copilot Notebooks allows users to generate Excel spreadsheets using the content and references gathered in a notebook. Copilot drafts a structured spreadsheet grounded in the notebook's context, which can be opened and edited in Excel, helping users move from ideas and source material to a ready‑to‑use spreadsheet with fewer manual steps.
Roadmap ID:
559480
Details:
What changed:
Previously, users manually created Excel spreadsheets from notebook content. Now, Copilot drafts structured spreadsheets grounded in the notebook's context, which users can open and edit in Excel. This reduces manual steps and improves accuracy by leveraging gathered content and references.
Why:
This feature accelerates data organization and reduces errors by automating spreadsheet creation from existing notebook material.
Try this:
Open a Copilot Notebook containing your content and references.
Select the option to generate an Excel spreadsheet.
Open the drafted spreadsheet in Excel to review and edit.
Why this matters:
Automating spreadsheet creation saves time and helps users focus on analysis rather than data entry.
Business impact:
Teams can quickly convert research and notes into actionable Excel data, improving productivity.
Personal impact:
You reduce manual work and speed up the process of creating usable spreadsheets.

Customize employee self-service agent landing page
[Web]
Admins can now customize the Employee Self-Service agent landing page with accent colors, categorized prompts, and quick links to improve engagement and branding.
Details:
What changed:
The standard ESS Agent landing page is replaced by an optional rich landing page that supports organizational branding through accent colors. Admins can organize starter prompts into categories and add quick links to HR and IT resources using CSV templates. If no customization is applied, the default Copilot settings remain. This update maintains compliance with Microsoft 365 security and admin controls.
Why:
Providing a customizable landing page helps organizations tailor the ESS Agent experience to their branding and employee needs, increasing adoption and support efficiency.
Try this:
Publish an ESS Agent in Copilot Studio.
In the Microsoft 365 admin center, upload CSV templates to configure accent colors, prompt categories, and quick links.
Save and publish changes to update the ESS Agent landing page.
Why this matters:
Customization improves employee engagement and makes it easier to access relevant resources quickly.
Business impact:
HR and IT teams can deliver a branded, organized self-service experience that reduces support requests.
Personal impact:
Employees find answers faster with a tailored interface, saving time and effort.
Learn
Customize the Employee Self-Service agent

MAI‑Image‑2‑Efficient is now available in Copilot in PowerPoint
[Windows, Mac, Web]
MAI‑Image‑2‑Efficient enables users to generate high‑quality visuals directly in PowerPoint, helping them quickly create and refine slides without leaving their workflow.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in PowerPoint now includes the MAI‑Image‑2‑Efficient model for image generation. This model is optimized for speed and efficiency, allowing users to rapidly iterate on visual ideas, create real‑time slide content, and update visuals across presentations more easily than before.
Why:
This update helps users produce polished, professional visuals faster, reducing the need to switch tools or search for external images.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to generate a visual that matches the theme of your slide.
Replace an existing image by prompting Copilot to create an updated version.
Use Copilot to quickly explore multiple visual concepts during early slide drafting.
Why this matters:
To help provide additional transparency about what content has been generated or altered by using AI in Microsoft 365
Business impact:
Speeds up presentation creation and ensures teams can produce consistent, high‑quality visuals.
Personal impact:
Helps individuals express ideas visually with less effort

Apply brand kit and style to visual creations in Copilot chat
[Windows, Mac, Web]
Customize visual outputs in Copilot Chat by selecting style, format, and applying your organization's brand kit automatically.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Chat now offers built-in controls to select preferred visual styles and formats such as posters, infographics, or images. Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can apply their organization's brand kit directly, eliminating the need to upload assets or describe styles manually. This feature is available across Windows, Mac, and web platforms.
Why:
This change streamlines creating on-brand visual content, reducing manual editing and ensuring consistent brand presentation from the start.
Try this:
Open Copilot Chat and enter a prompt for a visual creation.
Add the image generation capability from the + menu so you can choose a preferred visual style.
Apply your organization's brand kit and select the desired format before generating the output.
Why this matters:
Automatically applying brand kits ensures consistent branding and reduces time spent on manual adjustments.
Business impact:
Teams produce branded visual content faster and maintain brand consistency across communications.
Personal impact:
You save time editing visuals and create professional, on-brand content with fewer steps.

Open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and PDF files in Copilot Chat
[Windows, Mac, Web]
Currently, clicking on cited content in Copilot opens files outside of Copilot. With this new feature, content can be opened directly in Copilot Chat to make viewing documents more streamlined alongside chat. This change is not available on the Microsfot 365 Copilot mobile app or when using Copilot in Edge, Copilot in Excel, Copilot in Word, and Copilot PowerPoint.
Roadmap ID:
548641
Details:
What changed:
Previously, clicking on cited content in Copilot opened files in a new browser tab outside of Copilot. Now, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files open directly within Copilot Chat, allowing users to view documents alongside their chat session. This feature is not available on the Copilot mobile app or when using Copilot in Edge, Excel, Word, or PowerPoint applications.
Why:
Opening files directly in Copilot Chat reduces context switching and improves workflow efficiency by keeping documents and chat in one interface.
Try this:
In Copilot Chat, click a cited Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, or PDF file link.
View the file open directly within the Copilot Chat pane.
Interact with the document while continuing your chat session.
Why this matters:
Viewing documents alongside chat helps users stay focused and speeds up collaboration and information review.
Business impact:
Teams can collaborate more efficiently by reducing the need to switch between multiple tabs or applications.
Personal impact:
You save time and reduce distractions by accessing files directly within your chat environment.

Edit capability for selecting permission reading option for existing ServiceNow Knowledge & Catalog Connections
[Web]
Earlier admins had to create new connections to adopt to the hierarchical permissions for ServiceNow Knowledge & Catalog Copilot Connectors as the edit capability was missing. Now, admins can easily edit their existing connections to switch between the permission handling option i.e. Simple vs Advanced to quickly adopt to the hierarchical permission feature.
Roadmap ID:
505438
Details:
What changed:
Previously, admins had to create new connections to adopt hierarchical permissions for ServiceNow Knowledge and Catalog Copilot Connectors because editing was not supported. Now, they can modify existing connections to choose between simple and advanced permission handling, enabling faster adoption of hierarchical permissions without recreating connections.
Why:
Adding edit capability simplifies management and reduces administrative overhead when updating permission settings for ServiceNow integrations.
Try this:
Open the Copilot Extensibility admin portal.
Select an existing ServiceNow Knowledge or Catalog connection.
Choose 'Edit' and switch the permission handling option between Simple and Advanced.
Save changes to apply the new permission mode.
Why this matters:
This update streamlines permission management and accelerates deployment of hierarchical permissions for ServiceNow connectors.
Business impact:
Admins save time and reduce errors by updating permissions without recreating connections, improving governance and security compliance.
Personal impact:
You spend less time managing ServiceNow connections and can quickly adapt permission settings to meet organizational policies.

Share agents to Teams
[Web]
With this feature, users will be able to share their agent with a Microsoft Teams team. Users can search for and find teams in the agent sharing dialog box. Users can also send a notification to the main channel of that team to make members aware of an agent being shared with them, and as an easy way to install and start using the agent.
Roadmap ID:
557947
Details:
What changed:
Users can now search for and select Microsoft Teams teams in the agent sharing dialog box to share their Copilot agents. When sharing, users can send a notification to the team's main channel to inform members and provide an easy installation link. Previously, sharing agents required manual communication outside Teams.
Why:
Sharing agents directly in Teams streamlines collaboration and accelerates agent adoption by reducing communication friction.
Try this:
Open the agent sharing dialog in Copilot Studio.
Search for and select a Microsoft Teams team.
Send a notification to the team's main channel to share the agent.
Why this matters:
Broader data access allows Copilot Chat to provide more accurate and context-aware assistance in Outlook.
Business impact:
Teams can onboard Copilot agents faster and ensure all members are informed and equipped to use them.
Personal impact:
You save time sharing agents and reduce the need for separate communications to notify team members.

Metadata understanding support for queries scoped to SharePoint document libraries or folders
[Web]
We're introducing column metadata support for queries in Microsoft 365 Copilot when a SharePoint library or folder is attached or its URL is provided. This enhancement improves contextual relevance by enabling Copilot to leverage additional metadata from the selected library, delivering more accurate and meaningful results.
Roadmap ID:
516044
Details:
What changed:
Copilot queries that target SharePoint document libraries or folders now leverage column metadata when the library or folder is attached or its URL is provided. Previously, Copilot did not use this metadata, limiting contextual understanding. This update improves accuracy and relevance of query results by incorporating additional metadata fields.
Why:
Using column metadata enhances Copilot's ability to understand the context of documents, providing more precise and meaningful responses.
Try this:
Attach a SharePoint document library or folder URL in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Enter a query referencing documents in the selected library or folder.
Review the results that now reflect metadata context for improved accuracy.
Why this matters:
Better metadata understanding leads to more relevant and actionable information from SharePoint content.
Business impact:
Teams gain improved insights from SharePoint documents, supporting better decision-making and collaboration.
Personal impact:
You receive more accurate query results, reducing time spent searching for relevant documents.

OneNote: Copilot Notebooks available in OneNote on Web
[Web]
Users will now have access to their Copilot Notebooks on the web version of OneNote.
Roadmap ID:
511797
Details:
What changed:
Users can now open and use Copilot Notebooks in OneNote on the web. Previously limited to desktop experiences, Copilot Notebooks are now available in the browser, allowing users to ground Copilot on notebook content, generate insights, synthesize information, and create content directly from their notes across devices while adhering to Microsoft 365 security policies.
Why:
Providing Copilot Notebook on OneNote web enables users to work seamlessly across devices and locations without losing AI assistance.
Try this:
Open OneNote on your web browser (onenote.cloud.microsoft)
Select 'Create Copilot Notebook' in the left pane OR center screen
Use AI features to generate insights, artifacts, and more.
Why this matters:
You gain the ability to analyze your notes with AI anytime, reducing friction in your workflow.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from consistent AI-powered note management regardless of device or location.
Personal impact:
You gain the ability to organize and analyze notes with AI anytime, reducing friction in your workflow.

Multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks (iPhone)
[iOS]
Multimodal capture enables users to transcribe audio, take images, and type notes in a single session. Copilot then creates a structured Copilot Page with insights and user-captured content, saved to a user-selected Copilot Notebook. Designed for capturing offline work moments—including in-person conversations, whiteboard sessions, and personal notes. Other endpoints coming soon.
Roadmap ID:
559095
Details:
What changed:
OneNote on iPhone now supports multimodal recording in Copilot Notebooks, combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes in a single session. Copilot organizes this content into a structured page with insights. Previously, users had to capture these elements separately. This feature supports offline scenarios like meetings and whiteboard sessions. Other platforms will add this capability soon.
Why:
This update streamlines capturing diverse content types during offline work moments, making note-taking more efficient and organized.
Try this:
Open the OneNote app.
Go to Copilot Notebooks.
On the notebook list page, tap Capture to transcribe the discussion, take photos, and type notes during the session.
Why this matters:
Combining multiple input types in one session reduces friction and preserves richer context from in-person interactions.
Business impact:
Teams can capture and share comprehensive meeting notes and ideas more effectively, improving knowledge retention.
Personal impact:
You save time by capturing and organizing diverse content simultaneously, enhancing your note-taking experience.
Learn
Capture conversations and ideas on the go in Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks

Copilot Notebook in OneNote for iPhone and iPad
[iOS]
Users will be able to use Copilot Notebooks in OneNote on iPhone and iPad.
Roadmap ID:
511794
Details:
What changed:
Users can now access Copilot Notebooks directly within OneNote on iPhone and iPad. Previously, this AI-powered workspace was limited to desktop versions. The integration supports organizing and interacting with content using AI features on mobile devices.
Why:
Extending Copilot Notebook to mobile devices enables users to manage and act on their notes anytime, improving productivity and content accessibility on the go.
Try this:
Open OneNote on your iPhone or iPad.
Select or create a notebook to open the Copilot Notebook workspace.
Use the AI-powered tools to organize and analyze your notes within the app.
Why this matters:
Having AI-powered note organization on mobile devices helps users stay productive and make decisions without needing a desktop.
Business impact:
Teams can collaborate and manage important content more effectively across devices, supporting remote and mobile work scenarios.
Personal impact:
You gain the ability to organize and act on your notes using AI tools wherever you use your iPhone or iPad, saving time and effort.

Copilot Chat in Outlook expands to reason over inbox, calendar, and enterprise data
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Copilot Chat in Outlook for affected users will expand from reasoning over a single email thread to reasoning over the user's entire inbox, calendar, meetings, and other enterprise data that is already available to them through Microsoft 365. Please see additional details in our documentation under Organizational Data.
Roadmap ID:
531910
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Chat expands its data scope from limited message context to include full inbox, calendar, and enterprise data. Previously, reasoning was restricted to recent messages. This change enhances contextual understanding and response accuracy without requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Copilot Chat in Outlook for affected users will expand from reasoning over a single email thread to reasoning over the user's entire inbox, calendar, meetings, and other enterprise data that is already available to them through Microsoft 365. Please see additional details in our documentation under Organizational Data.
Users will be able to ask Copilot Chat to:
Locate and summarize information across their mailbox (for example, "What are the latest updates from my manager about project X?").
Uncover action items and follow-ups from across email and meetings.
Help manage their calendar, such as identifying upcoming commitments or gaps.
Why:
Access to broader data enables more comprehensive and relevant assistance, improving user productivity and decision-making.
Try this:
Open Outlook and start Copilot Chat.
Ask questions involving your calendar or inbox content.
Review responses that incorporate enterprise data context.
Why this matters:
Broader data access allows Copilot Chat to provide more accurate and context-aware assistance in Outlook.
Business impact:
Teams gain improved collaboration and scheduling support through enhanced Copilot Chat capabilities.
Personal impact:
You can use Copilot Chat in Out

Create presentations with Work IQ using Agent Mode in Copilot in PowerPoint
[Windows]
Now with Agent Mode in Copilot in PowerPoint, you can create presentations based on your Work IQ. Build rich presentations without the heavy lift of finding all the right files, meetings, and emails to compose relevant slides.
Roadmap ID:
555874
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in PowerPoint now uses Work IQ to automatically gather relevant files, meetings, and emails to help build presentations. Previously, users manually searched for and compiled these resources. This integration reduces manual effort and improves content relevance while maintaining data security by accessing only authorized content.
Why:
Finding and compiling all relevant information for presentations is time-consuming and error-prone. This change streamlines content gathering, saving time and improving slide accuracy.
Try this:
Open PowerPoint and select 'Edit with Copilot'.
Choose to create a presentation based on your Work IQ.
Review and customize the generated slides with the gathered content.
Why this matters:
Automatically sourcing relevant content reduces preparation time and ensures presentations reflect the most current and comprehensive information.
Business impact:
Teams create presentations faster with more accurate, context-rich content without manual data collection.
Personal impact:
You spend less time searching for files and emails, enabling quicker presentation creation with less effort.

Reference a Teams meeting or chat when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint
[Windows, Web, Mac]
You can now reference a Teams meeting or chat when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint.
Roadmap IDs:
555885
555884
555883
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in PowerPoint can now use a referenced Teams meeting or chat as context when creating a presentation. Users can enter a prompt that mentions the relevant Teams meeting or chat, and Copilot will generate a deck based on that content. This integration supports referencing meetings and chat messages securely within the presentation creation process.
Why:
This makes it easier to turn Teams conversations, meeting outcomes, and chat discussions into presentation-ready content without manually summarizing or transferring notes.
Try this:
Open PowerPoint and start Copilot.
Enter a prompt that references the Teams meeting or chat you want to use in your presentation.
Press Enter. Copilot will create a presentation using the referenced Teams content.
Why this matters:
This reduces friction by turning Teams meeting and chat content into presentation-ready slides directly in PowerPoint.
Business impact:
Users can create presentations faster with accurate, up-to-date information from meetings, improving collaboration and decision-making.
Personal impact:
You save time by avoiding manual content transfer and reduce errors when preparing presentations.

Reuse content and style from existing PowerPoint presentations with Copilot in PowerPoint
[Windows, Web, Mac]
Copilot in PowerPoint now lets you reference existing PowerPoint presentations when creating or editing presentations with Copilot in Power Point. You can reuse text content and style and theme from existing decks, create new presentations based on referenced files, or apply the style of one presentation to another—helping you work faster while maintaining consistency across presentations.
Roadmap ID:
555887
555889
555892
Details:
What changed:
Previously, Copilot in power point could not directly use content or styling from another PowerPoint presentation as part of a presentation creation or editing workflow. With this update, users can:
Reference an existing PowerPoint presentation when creating a new presentation.
Reuse style & text content from existing presentations to build new presentations faster.
Apply the style, theme, and visual formatting of one presentation to another.
Maintain consistency across presentations while reducing manual copy-and-paste work.
This capability respects existing file permissions and access controls.
Why:
Reusing presentation content is a common workflow. This update helps users create and update presentations more efficiently by using Copilot to reuse existing content, layouts, and visual styles from other presentations
Try this:
Create a presentation using content from an existing deck:
Open PowerPoint and start edit with Copilot.
Select Reference file and choose a PowerPoint presentation.
Ask Copilot to create a new presentation using content or style from the referenced file.
Apply the style of one presentation to another.
Apply the style of one presentation to another:
Open an existing presentation.
Start edit with Copilot.
Select Reference file and choose a PowerPoint presentation whose style you want to reuse.
Ask Copilot to apply the style, theme, or formatting from the referenced presentation.
Why this matters:
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AI-generated survey insights with Copilot Highlights
[Web]
Copilot in Viva Glint now generates AI-powered summaries of employee survey results directly within Team Summary and Executive Summary reports, helping leaders quickly understand strengths, opportunities, and trends across their teams. Copilot Highlights surfaces key insights - such as notable score changes, benchmark comparisons, and response rate confidence - so leaders can move from data to action faster. With general availability, Copilot Highlights expands to support multilingual summaries, enabling global organizations to deliver AI-generated survey insights in their preferred language.
Roadmap ID:
558111
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Highlights automatically creates AI-generated summaries that highlight key insights such as score changes, benchmark comparisons, and response rate confidence. This feature is now generally available and supports multilingual summaries for global organizations. Previously, leaders had to manually analyze survey data without AI assistance.
Why:
Automated AI summaries reduce the time leaders spend interpreting survey data and improve understanding of team strengths and opportunities across languages.
Try this:
Open a Team Summary or Executive Summary report in Viva Glint.
Review the Copilot Highlights section for AI-generated insights.
Switch the summary language using the language selector to view multilingual reports.
Why this matters:
AI-powered insights help leaders quickly identify trends and act on employee feedback without manual data analysis.
Business impact:
Organizations accelerate decision-making and improve employee engagement strategies with faster access to actionable survey insights.
Personal impact:
You gain clear, concise survey summaries that save time and support informed leadership decisions.

Copilot Analytics: "All"- licensed user page Copilot dashboard
[Web]
The Copilot Dashboard adoption page will be updated to show a unified view of Copilot adoption across the organization. Instead of the option to only show Microsoft 365 Copilot (licensed) usage, the page will include all Copilot user adoption, covering both M365 Copilot and Copilot Chat usage that does not require a license. A License filter will allow users to switch between All, M365 Copilot (licensed), and Copilot Chat (unlicensed) views
Roadmap ID:
559475
Details:
What changed:
The adoption page now includes the option to filter on all Copilot user adoption data instead of only Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed usage. A License filter lets users switch views between All, Microsoft 365 Copilot (licensed), and Copilot Chat (unlicensed) usage. This update provides a comprehensive view of Copilot adoption without compromising user privacy or security.
Why:
Organizations need a complete picture of Copilot usage to understand adoption trends and optimize deployment. This change consolidates data for easier analysis and decision-making.
Try this:
Open the Copilot Dashboard adoption landing page.
Use the License filter dropdown to select All, Microsoft 365 Copilot (licensed), or Copilot Chat (unlicensed).
Review adoption metrics for the selected user group.
Why this matters:
A unified dashboard helps administrators monitor all Copilot usage efficiently, supporting better resource planning and user support.
Business impact:
Teams gain clearer insights into Copilot adoption across all user types, improving management and training strategies.
Personal impact:
You can quickly access comprehensive adoption data without switching between multiple reports, saving time.

Real-time voice interactions with Audio Overview
[Web]
Today, audio overview help you absorb content on the go, but they're one-way—listeners can't clarify or explore without stopping. With real time voice interactions, you can ask questions verbally while listening and get answers instantly - all while staying in the audio experience.
Roadmap ID:
523206
Details:
What changed:
Audio Overview in Word now supports real-time voice interactions, allowing listeners to ask questions and receive immediate answers without pausing or switching apps. Previously, audio summaries were one-way experiences requiring manual searches to explore content further. This update maintains continuous listening while enabling dynamic, conversational engagement.
Why:
This change removes interruptions caused by pausing and searching, helping users understand content faster and stay focused on the discussion. It transforms passive listening into an interactive experience that supports deeper comprehension.
Try this:
Open a Word document in Web and generate an audio overview summary.
While listening, unmute and ask a question related to the content.
Hear instant answers without stopping the audio playback.
Why this matters:
Users can explore and clarify information naturally during audio playback, improving comprehension without breaking their flow.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from more efficient knowledge sharing and faster understanding of document content during meetings or commutes.
Personal impact:
You save time by getting answers instantly while listening, reducing the need to pause and manually search for information.

Infinite scroll chat history
[Web]
Roadmap ID:
557348
Infinite scroll makes it easier to browse older Copilot chat sessions by loading conversations automatically as users scroll.
Details:
What changed:
Users no longer need to click to load older chats; conversations appear continuously as they scroll.
Why:
This creates a smoother, more modern browsing experience.
Try this:
Scroll through past conversations to find older insights.
Use infinite scroll to revisit earlier project discussions.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves usability and reduces time spent searching.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to find past work.

Modern, unified, and updated look and feel in Microsoft Edge
[Web]
Microsoft Edge is updating the Copilot experience to create a more unified visual design across Microsoft AI surfaces.
Roadmap ID:
559993
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft Edge will update multiple user experience elements, including spacing, corners, fonts, and default colors, to align more closely with other Microsoft AI experiences such as Copilot and Bing.
Why:
This change creates a more modern and unified experience across Microsoft AI surfaces.
Try this:
Open Copilot in Edge and review the updated visual design.
Compare the new spacing, fonts, and colors with other Microsoft AI experiences you use.
Update screenshots or internal training content if your organization documents the prior interface.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Supports consistency across tools and can reduce the need for separate guidance on different AI interfaces.
Personal impact:
Makes the experience feel more familiar and easier to navigate across Microsoft AI products.

Connect 15Five data to surface team priorities and recognition
[Web]
Connect 15Five with Microsoft 365 Copilot to bring team priorities and recognition into Copilot experiences.
Roadmap ID:
515160
Details:
What changed:
A new Copilot connector enables integration with 15Five. Users can access team priorities and recognition data directly within Copilot. Previously, this information was not available through Copilot.
Why:
Customers want easier access to external team insights without switching tools.
Try this:
Connect your 15Five account through the Copilot connector.
Ask Copilot to surface team priorities.
Review team recognition insights directly in Copilot.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Centralizes team insights and reduces time spent switching between tools.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to stay informed about team priorities and recognition.

Black Forest Lab’s FLUX.2 Flex model is available in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Web]
PowerPoint now supports Black Forest Lab’s FLUX.2 Flex image generation model, giving users a new option for creating high quality visuals.
Details:
What changed:
Users can now select FLUX.2 Flex when generating images in PowerPoint. The model produces higher‑quality visual output with improved text and layout rendering.
Why:
Adding another image generation model gives users more creative control and helps them produce visuals that better match their presentation needs.
Try this:
Choose FLUX.2 Flex when generating a slide background.
Create an image with text elements to see improved rendering.
Generate multiple layout variations to compare visual styles.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Enhances presentation quality and visual communication.

Use Copilot to get a detailed and contextual explanation for shapes and images (Win32)
[Windows, Web, Mac]
Users can now select shapes or images in PowerPoint and ask Copilot to explain them with detailed, contextual information.
Details:
What changed:
The Explain feature in PowerPoint has expanded beyond acronyms, text boxes, tables, and slides. Users can now click Explain on shapes and images to receive a contextual description of the selected object. This builds on earlier releases and broadens Copilot’s ability to interpret visual elements.
Why:
This enhancement helps users better understand visual content, making it easier to review, edit, or present information accurately.
Try this:
Select an image and choose Explain to get a summary of what it depicts.
Click Explain on a shape to understand its purpose in a diagram.
Use explanations to prepare speaker notes or refine slide content.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves clarity and accuracy when reviewing or collaborating on presentations.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to create polished, professional images.
Additional resources:
Blog:
Get clarity on complex presentations with Explainer in PowerPoint

Edit with Copilot for PowerPoint uses enterprise assets hosted on multiple SharePoint OALs
[Windows, Web, Mac]
Copilot for PowerPoint can now access images stored across multiple Organizational Asset Libraries when creating presentations.
Details:
What changed:
Previously, Copilot could only pull images from a single Organizational Asset Library. It can now access enterprise assets stored across multiple SharePoint OALs, enabling richer and more flexible content generation.
Why:
This update ensures Copilot can use the full range of approved organizational visuals, improving brand consistency and content quality.
Try this:
Go to Insert>Picture>Brand Images: See all your OALs and pick Images from the OAL you want.
Ask Copilot to create a slide using your organization’s approved imagery.
Generate multiple slide variations using assets from different OALs.
Use Copilot to update a presentation with the latest brand‑approved visuals.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Strengthens brand consistency and improves content creation workflows.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to build polished, on‑brand presentations.
Additional resources:
Learn
Connect organizational asset libraries to PowerPoint for an on-brand experience

Anthropic's Claude now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Anthropic's Claude is now available in Copilot Chat, giving users more flexibility in how they work.
Details:
What changed:
Users can now select Claude as a model option in Copilot Chat for complex analysis, document understanding, and structured content generation.
Why:
Adding Claude gives users more flexibility to choose the model that best fits their needs.
Try this:
Use Claude to analyze a long document.
Ask Claude to break down a complex topic.
Request a multistep plan or structured outline.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Broadens access to different AI models, giving teams more flexibility to choose the model that best fits their needs.
Personal impact:
Provides users with another option for generating detailed analysis, structured outputs, and high-quality content.

Black Forest Lab's FLUX.2 Flex model is available in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Web]
PowerPoint now supports Black Forest Lab's FLUX.2 Flex image generation model, giving users a new option for creating high quality visuals.
Details:
What changed:
Users can now select FLUX.2 Flex when generating images in PowerPoint. The model produces higher‑quality visual output with improved text and layout rendering.
Why:
Adding another image generation model gives users more creative control and helps them produce visuals that better match their presentation needs.
Try this:
Choose FLUX.2 Flex when generating a slide background.
Create an image with text elements to see improved rendering.
Generate multiple layout variations to compare visual styles.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Enhances presentation quality and visual communication.

Infinite scroll chat history
[Web]
Infinite scroll makes it easier to browse older Copilot chat sessions by loading conversations automatically as users scroll.
Roadmap ID:
557348
Details:
What changed:
Users no longer need to click to load older chats; conversations appear continuously as they scroll.
Why:
This creates a smoother, more modern browsing experience.
Try this:
Scroll through past conversations to find older insights.
Use infinite scroll to revisit earlier project discussions.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves usability and reduces time spent searching.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to find past work.

Organizational Messages now supports Email messages
[Web]
Organizational Messages in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center now supports email delivery in addition to other surfaces like the Windows Taskbar, Windows Spotlight, Windows Notification Center, and Teams Popovers. This gives admins another familiar communication channel while keeping messaging within one centralized workflow.
Roadmap ID:
503562
Details:
What changed:
Admins can now deliver Organizational Messages through email alongside existing OM surfaces including Windows Taskbar, Windows Spotlight, Windows Notification Center, and Teams Popovers. Adding email expands communication reach and simplifies change management workflows by reducing dependency on separate communication tools.
The initial release includes 9 premade email templates available in 15 languages to help accelerate Microsoft 365 Copilot onboarding, awareness, and adoption:
3 welcome email templates: Welcome to M365 Copilot, Welcome to Copilot Chat, and Welcome to Copilot Trial with onboarding guidance and helpful resources.
6 weekly email templates for The Great M365 Copilot Journey, designed to increase awareness of Copilot features and capabilities and help users maximize the value of Copilot.
A new insights tab dedicated to the Email surface is now available to help admins track and measure campaign engagement.
Why:
Adding email as a delivery surface helps organizations reach users through a familiar and widely used communication channel while enabling centralized campaign management within Organizational Messages.
Try this:
Create an Organizational Message and select Email as the delivery method.
Use premade onboarding and adoption templates to accelerate Copilot rollout campaigns.
Leverage the weekly Great M365 Copilot Journey emails to drive continued Copilot engagement and feature awareness.
Monitor campaign effectiveness using the new Email insights tab.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Expands organizational communication reach, si