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.
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.

Agents usage report
[Web]
A new agents usage report will be available in the Microsoft 365 admin center. The report will be scoped to include agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat with usage by both M365 Copilot licensed and unlicensed users. The report will include total active agent users, total active agents, active users segmentation by licensed and unlicensed users, and active users and active agents segmentation by publisher type (i.e. user-created agents, agents built by your org, agents built by Microsoft, agents built by Microsoft partners). The report will also include usage details per user, agent, and user-agent pair. #copilotcontrolsystem
Roadmap ID:
497999
What changed:
The Microsoft 365 admin center now includes an agents usage report scoped to agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat. The report shows total active agent users, total active agents, and segments active users by licensed and unlicensed status. It also segments active users and agents by publisher type, including user-created agents, agents built by your organization, Microsoft, and Microsoft partners. Usage details are provided per user, agent, and user-agent pair, enabling detailed monitoring and management.
Why:
This report provides administrators with detailed visibility into agent usage across licensed and unlicensed users. Admins can now:
Monitor adoption and engagement of agents.
Identify which agents and publishers are most active.
Track usage patterns at user and agent levels for better governance and support.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Navigate to the agents usage report under Copilot management.
Review usage metrics segmented by user licensing and publisher type.
Why this matters:
Detailed usage reporting helps organizations manage Copilot agents securely and optimize their deployment based on real user data.
Business impact:
Admins gain actionable insights to govern agent usage and ensure compliance across Microsoft 365 environments.
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Authoritative content management for Microsoft 365 Copilot Search
[Web]
Specify and manage SharePoint sites deemed as authoritative content to enhance their relevance and ranking in Microsoft 365 Copilot Search. In the Microsoft 365 admin center, under Copilot > Search > Authoritative content, add and manage up to 100 SharePoint sites. #copilotcontrolsystem
Roadmap ID:
503553
What changed:
The Microsoft 365 Admin Center introduces a centralized governance layer under Copilot > Search > Authoritative content. Admins with Global admin or Global reader roles can view, add, delete, and bulk import or export up to 100 authoritative SharePoint sites. Previously, there was no centralized management for authoritative sources in Copilot Search.
Why:
This change allows organizations to enhance search relevance by designating trusted SharePoint sites, improving content discovery and user experience within Copilot Search.
Try this:
Go to Microsoft 365 Admin Center and select Copilot > Search > Authoritative content.
Add or remove SharePoint Online sites to define authoritative sources.
Use the bulk import or export options to manage multiple sites efficiently.
Why this matters:
Defining authoritative content improves search result accuracy, helping users find trusted organizational information faster.
Business impact:
IT teams gain centralized control over search content relevance, reducing support requests related to search accuracy.
Personal impact:
Users experience more relevant search results, saving time locating important SharePoint content.

SharePoint list agent
[Web]
Enables effortless list creation for Copilot users through prompts, with intelligent schema generation and setup. This agent helps teams to quickly transform structured information and Copilot responses to Microsoft Lists.
Roadmap ID:
534606
What changed:
Copilot users can now create Microsoft Lists through natural language prompts using the SharePoint list agent. The agent generates list structure and setup based on the information provided. Teams can convert structured information and Copilot-generated content into lists with less manual configuration.
Why:
Creating lists often requires manual planning and setup before data can be captured. Automated schema generation reduces setup effort and helps teams organize information faster.
Try this:
Open Copilot and describe the list you want to create.
Review the generated list structure and suggested fields.
Create the Microsoft List and add or refine content as needed.
Why this matters:
Natural language list creation lowers the effort required to turn information into structured, trackable records.
Business impact:
Teams can standardize and organize information more quickly without spending as much time designing list structures.
Personal impact:
You can create useful lists faster and avoid repetitive setup tasks.

Copilot New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge
[Web]
Search, chat, and explore the web from one search box with Copilot-suggested actions and curated work content to help your users get things done faster on the new, refreshed Copilot New Tab Page. Users can also view personalized news and activities.
Roadmap ID:
558256
What changed:
The refreshed Copilot New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge brings search, chat, and web exploration together in a single search box. It also surfaces Copilot-suggested actions, curated work content, personalized news, and activities in one place. Users can start common tasks and discover relevant content directly from a new tab.
Why:
People often switch between multiple pages and tools to find information and begin tasks. Bringing these experiences together helps reduce navigation overhead and speeds access to relevant content.
Try this:
Open a new tab in Microsoft Edge and use the search box to start a search or chat.
Select a Copilot-suggested action from the page.
Review curated work content, news, and activities shown on the new tab page.
Why this matters:
A single starting point for search, chat, and content discovery helps users find information and begin work more efficiently.
Business impact:
Organizations can streamline common information-finding and task-starting workflows within Microsoft Edge.
Personal impact:
Users spend less time navigating between destinations and can begin searches, chats, and tasks from one page.

Copilot Cowork supports local Microsoft Edge browser use
[Web]
Copilot Cowork can use Microsoft Edge on your device to complete web-based steps as part of a task, including on sites where you’re already signed in. Cowork works in a separate Edge tab while you follow its progress in the Cowork conversation.
What changed:
When a task requires a browser, Cowork can use your local Microsoft Edge browser to navigate pages, gather information, fill in forms, and complete supported actions on your behalf. Because Cowork works through your local Edge session, it can use sites you’re already signed in to with the same access you have. Credentials, cookies, and session tokens stay on your device.
Why:
Many workflows include steps that happen on websites. Local browser use lets Cowork carry the work into those experiences, helping you delegate a broader, multi-step task rather than manually completing each web-based step yourself.
Try this:
Open Copilot Cowork on the web in Microsoft Edge.
Ask Cowork to complete a task that requires a browser, such as gathering information from a website or completing a supported form.
Follow its progress in the Cowork conversation and provide input, approval, or take over when prompted.
Why this matters:
Cowork is designed to take on multi-step work. Local browser use extends that work to the browser, helping Cowork carry a task further from request to outcome while keeping you in control when your input or approval is needed.
Business impact:
Organizations can extend Cowork to more web-based workflows while maintaining existing browser, identity, Conditional Access, and data protection policies.
Personal impact:
You can spend less time navigating websites and manually moving through web-based steps, while staying in control of sensitive or consequential actions.

User can use HubSpot Connector in Researcher
[Web]
The HubSpot connector allows users using the Researcher agent to be able to leverage 3rd party information from HubSpot to enrich generated responses with relevant information.
Roadmap ID:
501292
What changed:
The Researcher agent now supports the HubSpot connector, allowing users to pull relevant data from HubSpot to enhance generated responses. Previously, Researcher did not integrate with HubSpot data. This update enables more informed and context-rich outputs by incorporating HubSpot information.
Why:
Adding HubSpot data improves the accuracy and relevance of Researcher agent responses, supporting better decision-making and content creation.
Try this:
Open the Researcher agent in Microsoft 365.
Connect to the HubSpot connector.
Request information that includes HubSpot data to enrich your results.
Why this matters:
Integrating HubSpot data into Researcher helps users access comprehensive insights without switching platforms.
Business impact:
Teams can combine CRM data with Microsoft 365 workflows, improving sales and marketing productivity.
Personal impact:
You save time by accessing HubSpot insights directly within Researcher, reducing the need to switch between apps.

Account Selector in Outlook Copilot Side Pane
[Web]
When users have more than one Copilot-enabled account added to new Outlook, the Copilot side pane in Calendar will include an account dropdown that makes it clear which Copilot-enabled account you’re using and lets you switch accounts without relying on Outlook UI’s account context.
Roadmap ID:
559991
What changed:
Users who have more than one Copilot-enabled account in new Outlook now see an account dropdown in the Copilot side pane within Calendar. Previously, account context depended on the broader Outlook user interface context. The new selector clearly identifies the active Copilot-enabled account and allows account switching directly from the Copilot side pane.
Why:
Users with multiple accounts need a clear way to confirm which account Copilot is using. Direct account selection reduces confusion and helps ensure actions are performed in the intended account context.
Try this:
Open Calendar in new Outlook and select the Copilot side pane.
Select the account dropdown to view available Copilot-enabled accounts.
Choose a different account and continue using Copilot in the selected context.
Why this matters:
Clear account visibility helps users work in the correct Copilot context when multiple accounts are available.
Business impact:
Organizations that support multiple work accounts can reduce account-context mistakes during calendar-related Copilot tasks.
Personal impact:
Users can switch accounts more quickly and verify the active Copilot account without navigating other Outlook controls.

Reference an attached PowerPoint deck’s style when creating a new presentation in PowerPoint
[Windows, Mac]
When creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint, you can reference an existing PowerPoint file, so Copilot applies its theme and styles to the new deck, keeping the design consistent.
Roadmap ID:
555878
555880
What changed:
Copilot in PowerPoint now supports attaching an existing presentation when creating and editing a new one. Previously, new presentations used default themes. Now, Copilot applies the attached file’s theme and styles to the new deck, ensuring design consistency.
Why:
This update reduces manual formatting by applying existing styles automatically, helping users maintain consistent branding across presentations.
Try this:
Open PowerPoint and create a new presentation with Copilot.
Use the 'Attach file' feature to select an existing PowerPoint deck.
Request Copilot to generate slides using the attached deck’s style.
Why this matters:
Consistent design across presentations enhances brand identity and saves time on formatting.
Business impact:
Teams can streamline presentation creation and maintain visual consistency without extra effort.
Personal impact:
You reduce formatting tasks and produce professional-looking presentations more efficiently.

AI Workflows in Workflows app
[Windows, Mac]
With AI Workflows in the Workflows app, you will have access to custom AI-powered templates to automate complex tasks and streamline daily operations. AI Workflows enhance productivity by simplifying task execution and helping users stay organized throughout the day. Admins can enable this feature to equip users with intelligent automation tools that make managing work more efficient and intuitive.
Roadmap ID:
500379
What changed:
AI Workflows are available in the Workflows app in Microsoft Teams. Users can use these Copilot-powered scheduled prompts to automate complex tasks and support day-to-day work. Admins control access through Teams app management settings, and AI Workflows are off by default unless the Workflows app is enabled.
Why:
Organizations often handle repetitive processes that require multiple manual steps. AI-powered templates help reduce routine effort and support more consistent execution of common tasks.
Try this:
Open the Workflows app in Microsoft Teams and explore available AI workflows.
Select a template and customize it for a business process.
Ask your administrator to enable AI Workflows if the feature is not available.
Why this matters:
Users can automate more complex work directly in Teams with reusable AI-assisted processes.
Business impact:
Organizations can standardize recurring processes and reduce manual effort through AI-enabled workflow automation.
Personal impact:
You can complete routine tasks faster and spend less time managing repetitive work.

Attach and reference an image when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint
[Windows, Web, Mac]
You can now reference an image when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint.
Roadmap ID:
555890
555881
555882
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in PowerPoint now allows users to reference attached images during presentation creation. Previously, image referencing was not supported, limiting content to text only. This update improves content integration without altering security or privacy controls.
Why:
Referencing images helps users create richer, more contextually relevant presentations by combining visuals with generated text.
Try this:
Open PowerPoint and start a new presentation.
Use the Copilot pane to enter a prompt and attach an image you want to use in your presentation.
Review the generated slides that incorporate the referenced image.
Why this matters:
Including images improves presentation clarity and audience engagement by combining visuals with generated content.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from clearer presentations that combine visuals and text, improving message delivery.
Personal impact:
You save time by letting Copilot integrate images into your slides, reducing manual effort.

Learning Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Windows]
The Learning agent helps employees build skills through personalized microlearning and structured learning experiences.
Roadmap ID:
490154
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot now includes a Learning agent that helps employees discover personalized learning opportunities. The experience supports both microlearning content and structured learning paths, making it easier to find skill-building resources within the flow of work and upskill on Copilot.
Why:
Learning Agent makes continuous upskilling part of everyday work by delivering personalized, role- and task-relevant learning directly in Copilot. It helps employees discover what to learn, learn through real work, practice skills, identify gaps, and follow structured learning plans, enabling organizations to build AI fluency and role-based skills at scale.
Try this:
Open
https://aka.ms/LearningAgent/add
Click on any cards present on the home page or ask anything to learn/upskill
Why this matters:
Personalized learning guidance helps employees discover relevant training without extensive searching.
Business impact:
Organizations can support workforce skill development by helping employees find relevant learning resources more efficiently.
Personal impact:
Users can identify useful learning opportunities faster and spend more time building skills.
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Learning Agent
Overview of Learning agent

Insights - New Copilot Metrics Available
[Web]
We are bringing a set of new Copilot metrics including actions taken in Microsoft 365 Copilot app, Edge and OneNote, and more key use cases across Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint including suggested reply, translate, coach, clean data and more. This will empower customers to more deeply understand the key Copilot adoption cases in Copilot Dashboard and Advanced Analysis in Viva Insights.
Roadmap ID:
557981
Details:
What changed:
The update introduces detailed metrics for Copilot usage across Microsoft 365 apps including suggested reply, translate, coach, and clean data features. Previously, Copilot Analytics offered limited visibility into user actions and adoption patterns. This expansion enables tracking of Copilot interactions in the Copilot app, Edge browser, OneNote, and core Office apps, improving data granularity and security auditing capabilities.
Why:
Providing comprehensive usage metrics helps organizations understand how Copilot features are adopted and used, enabling better governance and optimization of AI assistance within Microsoft 365 environments.
Try this:
Open the Copilot Dashboard in Viva Insights.
Navigate to Advanced Analysis to explore new Copilot usage metrics.
Filter by application or feature to review adoption trends and user engagement.
Why this matters:
Detailed adoption metrics allow IT and business leaders to monitor Copilot usage effectively and make informed decisions about training and deployment.
Business impact:
Teams gain clearer visibility into AI tool adoption, supporting data-driven management of productivity tools and user experience improvements.
Personal impact:
Users benefit from tailored support and training based on actual Copilot usage patterns, reducing friction and increasing productivity.
Learn:
Microsoft Copilot metrics

Web Link as a Reference in Copilot Notebooks
[Web]
Add web links as references in your Copilot Notebooks.
Roadmap ID:
516040
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Notebooks now support web links as reference sources. Previously, notebook references did not include web links based on the information provided. Users can add web content as a source when building notebook context for Copilot.
Why:
Relevant information often exists outside existing notebook sources. Adding web links broadens the information available to Copilot and helps users create notebooks with more complete context.
Try this:
Open a Copilot Notebook and add a reference.
Paste a web link as a source for the notebook.
Review notebook content and use Copilot with the added reference.
Why this matters:
Web-based sources can be included directly in notebook context, making it easier to work with information from multiple locations.
Business impact:
Teams can incorporate relevant web content into Copilot workflows without maintaining separate reference collections.
Personal impact:
You can bring useful online information into a notebook more quickly and reduce manual context gathering.

New Copilot Notebooks design in the Microsoft Copilot App (iOS)
[iOS]
Copilot Notebooks in the Microsoft Copilot app (iOS) 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.
Roadmap ID:
566318
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Notebooks in the Microsoft Copilot app on iOS provides a persistent workspace for related chats, generated content, and reference materials. Copilot uses the accumulated Notebook context to ground responses across sessions, reducing the need to re-enter background information. Copilot Notebooks in OneNote remain available, and notebooks in the Microsoft Copilot app can be opened as part of ongoing work.
Why:
The new Notebooks UX brings a lightweight, chat-first experience to the Microsoft Copilot app, making it faster to start work and easier to navigate while keeping chats, outputs, and references organized around a project or topic.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft Copilot app on iOS and create or open a Notebook.
Add related chats, references, and generated content to the Notebook.
Ask Copilot questions within the Notebook to use its accumulated context.
Why this matters:
A lower-friction experience in the Copilot app helps users quickly find and return to the context they need, stay in the flow of work, and continue in OneNote when they need the fuller workspace experience.
Business impact:
Teams can keep related AI-assisted work organized in a reusable workspace, improving continuity for ongoing projects.
Personal impact:
You spend less time reintroducing context and can resume work more quickly across multiple sessions.

User can use Canva Connector in Researcher
[Web]
User can use Canva Connector in Researcher.
Details:
What changed:
Researcher now supports the Canva Connector. Previously, Canva content was not available through this connector within Researcher. Users can include connected Canva information as part of their research workflow in Microsoft Copilot.
Why:
This change expands the content sources available in Researcher. It helps users incorporate relevant Canva content without switching between tools.
Try this:
Open Researcher in Microsoft Copilot and start a research task.
Select the Canva Connector if it is available in your environment.
Review the returned Canva content and use it in your research results.
Why this matters:
Users can access additional connected content sources directly within Researcher, reducing context switching during research tasks.
Business impact:
Teams can incorporate Canva content into research workflows more efficiently when the connector is enabled in their environment.
Personal impact:
You spend less time moving between applications when gathering information for research tasks.

Admins can create and deploy custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors across Microsoft 365
[Web]
Admins can create custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors in the Microsoft 365 Admin Centre and deploy them across Microsoft 365. This will allow admins to surface their organization's custom data in Microsoft 365 Copilot via these MCP-based connectors.
Roadmap ID:
501585
Details:
What changed:
Previously, admins had limited ability to integrate custom data sources with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Now, they can build custom MCP-based connectors in the Microsoft 365 admin center and deploy them organization-wide. This enables Copilot to access and use proprietary data securely via these connectors.
Why:
This capability allows organizations to extend Copilot’s usefulness by integrating their unique data, improving relevance and decision-making while maintaining centralized control.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Go to the Copilot Extensibility section.
Create a new MCP connector and deploy it to users across the organization.
Why this matters:
Custom connectors enable tailored Copilot experiences that leverage organizational data securely and at scale.
Business impact:
Teams gain enhanced insights by integrating proprietary data into Copilot workflows, improving collaboration and productivity.
Personal impact:
Users access richer, organization-specific information directly through Copilot, reducing time spent searching external systems.

Rich entity representation for connectors in Search results
[Web]
Rich entity representation for connectors in Search results.
Roadmap ID:
502533
Details:
What changed:
Search results in Microsoft Copilot now include detailed entity cards for connectors instead of plain text links. This update enhances visual context by showing metadata and relevant attributes directly in search results. It improves security by clearly identifying data sources and reducing misclicks.
Why:
Providing richer entity information helps users quickly understand connector content without navigating away, reducing errors and improving search efficiency.
Try this:
Open Microsoft Copilot and enter a search query.
Review the connector results displayed with detailed entity cards.
Click on a connector entity to access its full content with confidence.
Why this matters:
Clearer connector representations reduce confusion and help users find accurate information faster.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from faster data discovery and reduced risk of accessing incorrect connector data.
Personal impact:
You save time by identifying the right connector content at a glance without extra clicks.

Work IQ APIs: Usage-based billing
[Windows, Linux, Mac, Web]
Enables usage-based billing for Work IQ endpoints, allowing developers to invoke agents and capabilities without requiring pre-assigned licenses, with usage billed based on the agents and models invoked per request.
Roadmap ID:
559017
Details:
What changed:
Work IQ APIs now support usage-based billing, allowing developers to call agents and models without needing pre-assigned licenses. Previously, access required assigned licenses regardless of usage. Billing is now based on fixed or variable costs invoked per API request, improving cost transparency and flexibility.
Why:
This change removes licensing barriers for developers and aligns billing with actual usage, enabling more scalable and cost-efficient integration of Work IQ capabilities.
Try this:
Register your application to access Work IQ APIs.
Invoke Work IQ agents or models through the API without assigning licenses.
Monitor usage and billing based on the agents and models called per request.
Why this matters:
Developers can integrate Work IQ features more flexibly and pay only for what they use, reducing upfront licensing complexity.
Business impact:
Teams can adopt Work IQ capabilities incrementally without license management overhead, improving development agility and cost control.
Personal impact:
You can experiment and build with Work IQ APIs without license constraints, saving time on administration and reducing costs.

Work IQ APIs - Endpoints: Declarative Agent Access
[Web]
Enables programmatic access to first‑party and tenant‑defined declarative agents via the Work IQ endpoint, allowing applications to trigger specialized agents for domain‑specific tasks within broader workflows.
Roadmap ID:
559019
Details:
What changed:
The Work IQ endpoint now supports programmatic access to both first-party and tenant-defined declarative agents. Previously, triggering these specialized agents required manual or less integrated methods. This update allows applications to invoke domain-specific agents directly within broader workflows, improving automation capabilities.
Why:
This change streamlines the integration of specialized agents into automated workflows, reducing complexity and enabling more precise task execution within Microsoft 365 environments.
Try this:
Access the Work IQ endpoint in your application.
Specify the declarative agent you want to invoke.
Trigger the agent to perform domain-specific tasks within your workflow.
Why this matters:
Direct programmatic access to declarative agents enhances workflow automation and customization for specific business domains.
Business impact:
Teams can automate specialized tasks more efficiently by integrating declarative agents into existing workflows without manual intervention.
Personal impact:
You gain the ability to automate complex, domain-specific tasks, reducing manual effort and improving productivity.

Multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks
[Android]
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. This capability is already generally available on OneNote for iPhone and iPad.
Roadmap ID:
567895
Details:
What changed:
Multimodal capture is now available in OneNote Copilot Notebooks for Android, matching the existing capability on iPhone and iPad. Users can combine audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes in a single session. Copilot organizes this content into a structured page with insights and saves it to the user’s chosen notebook.
Why:
This update supports capturing diverse offline work moments like conversations and whiteboard sessions in one place.

Save organized content automatically to Copilot Notebooks.
Try this:
Open OneNote on your Android device and select a Copilot Notebook.
Use the multimodal capture feature to record audio, take pictures, and type notes.
Review the structured Copilot Page created from your inputs.
Why this matters:
Combining multiple input types in one session helps users capture richer, more complete offline work moments.
Business impact:
Teams improve collaboration by preserving detailed offline discussions and visual information in organized notebooks.
Personal impact:
You reduce effort and time spent switching between apps to capture different types of notes during meetings or sessions.

Copilot Settings in classic Outlook for Windows
[Windows]
You will now be able to access different Copilot settings directly in classic Outlook for Windows.
Roadmap ID:
561491
Details:
What changed:
Copilot settings are now available within the classic Outlook for Windows interface, eliminating the need to use separate portals or apps. Previously, users had to configure Copilot settings outside Outlook. This update centralizes configuration and respects existing security policies tied to Outlook client settings.
Why:
Providing direct access to Copilot settings in Outlook simplifies management and customization, improving user control and reducing configuration errors.
Try this:
Open classic Outlook for Windows.
Go to the File menu.
Choose 'Copilot settings' to view and adjust preferences.
Why this matters:
Centralized settings access streamlines IT management and enhances user experience by reducing setup complexity.
Business impact:
IT teams can enforce Copilot policies more consistently, and users can tailor Copilot behavior without extra tools.
Personal impact:
You can quickly adjust Copilot features to fit your workflow without leaving Outlook.

Reference an attached PowerPoint deck’s style when creating a new presentation in PowerPoint
[Windows, Web]
When creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint, you can reference an existing PowerPoint file, so Copilot applies its theme and styles to the new deck, keeping the design consistent.
Roadmap ID:
555879
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in PowerPoint now supports attaching an existing presentation when creating and editing a new one. Previously, new presentations used default themes. Now, Copilot applies the attached file’s theme and styles to the new deck, ensuring design consistency.
Why:
This update reduces manual formatting by applying existing styles automatically, helping users maintain consistent branding across presentations.
Try this:
Open PowerPoint and create a new presentation with Copilot.
Use the 'Attach file' feature to select an existing PowerPoint deck.
Request Copilot to generate slides using the attached deck’s style.
Why this matters:
Consistent design across presentations enhances brand identity and saves time on formatting.
Business impact:
Teams can streamline presentation creation and maintain visual consistency without extra effort.
Personal impact:
You reduce formatting tasks and produce professional-looking presentations more efficiently.

Attach and reference an image when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint
[Windows, Web]
You can now reference an image when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint.
Roadmap ID:
555882
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in PowerPoint now allows users to reference attached images during presentation creation. Previously, image referencing was not supported, limiting content to text only. This update improves content integration without altering security or privacy controls.
Why:
Referencing images helps users create richer, more contextually relevant presentations by combining visuals with generated text.
Try this:
Open PowerPoint and start a new presentation.
Use the Copilot pane to enter a prompt and attach an image you want to use in your presentation.
Review the generated slides that incorporate the referenced image.
Why this matters:
Including images improves presentation clarity and audience engagement by combining visuals with generated content.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from clearer presentations that combine visuals and text, improving message delivery.
Personal impact:
You save time by letting Copilot integrate images into your slides, reducing manual effort.

Use Copilot Chat after a call in Queues app
[Windows, Mac]
After a recorded call is completed, use Copilot in the Queues app to quickly catch up on key details, uncover insights, and resolve customer issues faster without having to manually search through a transcript or listen back to a recording. Navigate to the unified call history in the Queues app, select the recorded call record, and launch the Copilot Chat sidecar from within the Recap tab. You can then ask Copilot to generate a summary or answer questions about specific details related to the call.
Roadmap ID:
568933
Details:
What changed:
Copilot is now available in the Recap tab for recorded call queue calls that appear in the Queues app. After a recorded call is completed, users with Copilot can open the call record from unified call history, launch the Copilot Chat sidecar, generate a summary, and ask questions about call details. Previously, reviewing recorded calls often required searching transcripts or listening to recordings. Access to Copilot is tied to recorded calls and requires Copilot availability for the user.
Why:
Recorded call reviews can take significant time when users must manually search transcripts or replay recordings. Bringing Copilot into the Recap experience helps users identify key information and follow up on customer issues more efficiently.
Try this:
Open the Queues app and select a recorded call from unified call history.
Select the Recap tab and launch the Copilot Chat sidecar.
Ask Copilot to summarize the call or answer questions about specific details discussed.
Why this matters:
Users can understand recorded customer interactions faster and find relevant details without manually reviewing the entire call record.
Business impact:
Teams can reduce time spent reviewing recorded call queue conversations and improve consistency when handling customer follow-up actions.
Personal impact:
You can get answers and summaries from recorded calls more quickly, reducing effort spent sear

Reference files saved in SharePoint libraries and OneDrive folders when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint
[Windows, Mac]
You can now reference files saved in SharePoint libraries and OneDrive folders when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint.
Roadmap ID:
555895
555897
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in PowerPoint can now recognize references to files stored in SharePoint and OneDrive when you mention them in your prompt, such as by file or document name. Previously, these implicit file references were not supported for files stored in these locations. This update makes it easier to use relevant Microsoft 365 content without manually attaching or uploading the file.
Why:
This change makes it easier to create presentations using content you already have in Microsoft 365. You can naturally reference a relevant file in your prompt, and Copilot can use that file as context when creating your presentation.
Try this:
Open PowerPoint and start creating a presentation with Copilot.
In your prompt, reference a file saved in SharePoint or OneDrive by the document name and/or owner of the document.
Ask Copilot to create a presentation using information from that file. For example: “Create a presentation summarizing the key findings from the DOCUMENT NAME.”
Why this matters:
You can bring existing SharePoint and OneDrive content into your presentation workflow more naturally, without first locating the file and manually attaching it.
Business impact:
Teams can create presentations faster by integrating cloud-stored resources without switching apps or manually uploading files.
Personal impact:
You save time locating and incorporating relevant files, reducing friction in presentation creation.

Seamless Search and Chat Integration
[Windows, Web]
Microsoft 365 Chat brings the power of conversational AI directly into Microsoft 365 Copilot Search, enabling users to move effortlessly from finding information to acting on it. Search results become the foundation for contextual chat, allowing you to ask follow-up questions, synthesize insights, and generate content—all in one unified experience. This integration reduces workflow fragmentation, accelerates decision-making, and delivers a more intuitive way to interact with your organization’s knowledge.
Roadmap ID:
512429
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Search now embeds conversational AI chat directly within search results. Previously, users had to switch between search and chat tools separately. This update allows follow-up questions, insight synthesis, and content generation based on search context in a unified interface, reducing workflow fragmentation.
Why:
Integrating chat with search streamlines user interaction with organizational knowledge, accelerating decision-making and reducing the need to switch tools.
Try this:
Open Microsoft 365 Copilot Search.
Enter a query and review the search results.
Use the chat pane to ask follow-up questions or generate content based on the results.
Why this matters:
This integration simplifies workflows by combining search and chat, helping users act on information faster.
Business impact:
Teams experience faster decision cycles and less disruption from switching between search and chat applications.
Personal impact:
You save time by accessing search results and conversational AI in one place, reducing task switching.

Regenerate response for alternative answers
[Web]
The Regenerate action lets you quickly get an alternative response to your latest prompt using options like Try Again or Switch Model, helping you explore different answers and improve output quality.
Details:
What changed:
Previously, users had to re-enter prompts to get different responses from Copilot. Now, the Regenerate action provides simple buttons to request alternative answers or switch AI models without starting over. This streamlines refining outputs and exploring variations.
Why:
This change reduces friction when iterating on AI-generated content, enabling faster exploration of ideas and improved response quality.
Try this:
Enter a prompt in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
At the end of Copilot's response, open the "More options" menu.
Select 'Try Again' to get a new response.
Choose 'Switch Model' to see answers from a different AI model.
Why this matters:
Quickly generating alternative responses helps users find the best information or phrasing without repeating input steps.
Business impact:
Teams can iterate on AI-generated content more efficiently, improving decision-making and content creation speed.
Personal impact:
You save time by refining outputs with fewer steps and can explore more options easily.

Edit query string and user identity mapping rules for Copilot connectors
[Windows, Web]
Admins can now edit query string and user identity mapping rules directly in connector settings without opening a support ticket.
Details:
What changed:
Query string parameters and user identity mapping rules are now editable after a connection is created. Admins can update them in the Microsoft 365 admin center under Settings > Search & intelligence > Data sources, then select the connection and edit its configuration. Previously, these values were fixed at connection setup and changing them required support intervention.
Why:
Source systems change, teams re-scope projects, filters need tightening, and identity mappings drift as directory attributes are updated. Locking these rules at setup meant every adjustment became a support request, leaving connections stale or over-scoped in the interim.
Try this:
Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center > Settings > Search & intelligence > Data sources.
Select your connection (for example, Azure DevOps or ServiceNow) and open its configuration.
Update the query string or user identity mapping rule and save.
Confirm the change took effect on the next crawl and spot-check results for an affected user.
Why this matters:
Access scope and content scope are now self-serve. Admins can correct a mis-scoped connection or a broken identity mapping in minutes instead of waiting on a support cycle.
Business impact:
Faster remediation when a connection surfaces content to the wrong audience, fewer support tickets per connection, and configuration that keeps pace with changes in the source system—all of which support access-governance and compliance commitments.
Personal impact:
You fix scoping and permission-mapping issues yourself, on your own schedule, instead of filing a ticket and waiting for someone else to make a change.

Admin Center - detailed report on Everyone except external user permissions
[Web]
The new report provides SharePoint Advanced Management admins complete item-level details of permissions granted to special SharePoint groups: Everyone and Everyone except external users.
Roadmap ID:
561038
Details:
What changed:
The SharePoint Admin Center now includes a detailed report that shows item-level permissions for special SharePoint groups: Everyone and Everyone except external users. Previously, admins had limited visibility into these item-level permissions. This report helps identify exactly which items have these special SharePoint groups as recipients, improving permission auditing and security management.
Why:
Admins need precise visibility into permissions granted to broad groups to manage access risks effectively.

Enhance security compliance
Try this:
Open the SharePoint Admin Center and navigate to Advanced Management > All features > Data access governance reports.
Select the new report 'Sites and files shared via special SharePoint group' and trigger the relevant report.
Export the prepared report and review item-level permission details.
Why this matters:
Detailed permission reports help prevent unauthorized access and support compliance with organizational security policies.
Business impact:
Teams can better manage SharePoint permissions, reducing security risks and simplifying audits.
Personal impact:
Admins save time identifying and resolving permission issues with clearer, item-level insights.
Learn
Get item-level permission details for "Everyone except external users" and "Everyone"
Generate a report on sites and files shared via special SharePoint groups

Create custom skills in Copilot in PowerPoint
[Windows]
Create custom skills in Copilot in PowerPoint for tailored workflows for your specific presentation needs.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now supports user defined custom skills, allowing users to extend its capabilities with personalized commands and workflows in PowerPoint. Previously, Copilot operated only with built-in skills and predefined functions in PowerPoint. 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: