LLM/AI Changelog

Submit agent to Agent Store from Agent Builder
[Windows, Web]
Customers can submit their agents built in Agent Builder to the Agent Store under the "Built by your org" section, after admin review and approval in Microsoft 365 Admin Center. This governed flow enables admins to review, approve, and publish submitted agents so that they can be discovered and used by others in the Agent Store. This helps organizations share validated agents at scale while maintaining quality and governance.
Roadmap ID:
557173
Details:
What changed:
Customers can submit agents created in Agent Builder to the Agent Store after admin review and approval in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Previously, there was no governed process for publishing custom agents at scale. This update introduces a controlled workflow that maintains quality and governance while enabling agent sharing within organizations.
Why:
This change helps organizations share validated custom agents securely and efficiently. Admin review ensures agents meet organizational standards before publication.
Try this:
Build an agent in Agent Builder.
Submit the agent for admin review in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
After approval, find the agent published under 'Built by your org' in the Agent Store.
Why this matters:
Governed submission protects organizational security while enabling wider use of custom Copilot agents.
Business impact:
Organizations can scale agent deployment with centralized control, improving collaboration and compliance.
Personal impact:
You gain access to trusted, organization-approved agents that enhance productivity and reduce duplicated effort.
Learn
Submit agents from Agent Builder to your org catalog
Manage agent requests in Microsoft 365 admin center

Copilot Prompt Gallery - Company-wide prompt publishing
[Windows, Web]
Organizations can build their own collections of prompts that are tailored to their business needs and workflows and distribute these to all users within the tenant.
Roadmap ID:
486695
Details:
What changed:
Admins can now build prompt collections specific to their company's needs and publish them tenant-wide through the Copilot Prompt Gallery. Previously, users only had access to default prompts without centralized management or customization options.
Why:
This change allows organizations to standardize and optimize Copilot usage by providing prompts aligned with internal processes and terminology.
Try this:
Open the Copilot Prompt Gallery in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Create a new prompt collection tailored to your business workflows.
Publish the collection to all users in your tenant for consistent access.
Why this matters:
Centralized prompt management improves user efficiency and ensures Copilot responses align with company standards.
Business impact:
Teams gain consistent access to relevant prompts, reducing training needs and improving productivity.
Personal impact:
Users benefit from prompts that reflect their daily tasks, saving time and reducing guesswork.

Microsoft Edge: v.149 - Modern, unified, and updated Look and Feel
[Web]
Microsoft Edge will update the Look and Feel to give customers a unified experience across all of Microsoft AI surfaces including Copilot and Bing. This will change multiple elements of the UX such as spacing, corners, fonts, default colors, etc.
Roadmap ID:
559993
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft Edge version 149 introduces a refreshed user interface that aligns with the design language used in Copilot and Bing. Changes include updated spacing, rounded corners, new font styles, and revised default color schemes. This unified design enhances consistency across Microsoft AI products without affecting browser functionality or security settings.
Why:
Updating the interface creates a cohesive experience across Microsoft AI tools, reducing user confusion and improving visual comfort. Consistent design helps users transition smoothly between Edge, Copilot, and Bing.
Try this:
Open Microsoft Edge and notice the updated spacing and corner styles.
Compare font styles and colors with those in Copilot or Bing.
Use the browser as usual to experience the consistent design across AI surfaces.
Why this matters:
A consistent design across Microsoft AI tools improves usability and reduces the learning curve for users working with multiple Microsoft products.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from a unified interface that simplifies training and support for Microsoft AI tools integrated with Edge.
Personal impact:
You experience a visually coherent environment that reduces distraction and makes navigation more intuitive.

Create brand kits from your brand guidelines
[Web]
Seamlessly create brand kits by uploading your brand guidelines document.
Details:
What changed:
Users can now upload a brand guidelines document to automatically generate brand kits. Previously, creating brand kits required manual setup and configuration. This update streamlines the process and reduces setup errors.
Why:
This change simplifies brand kit creation by automating the extraction of brand elements from guidelines, saving time and ensuring consistency.
Try this:
Open the brand kit creation tool.
Upload your brand guidelines document.
Review and customize the generated brand kit.
Why this matters:
Automating brand kit creation helps maintain brand consistency and reduces manual effort.
Business impact:
Teams can produce standardized brand assets faster, improving brand compliance across projects.
Personal impact:
You save time setting up brand kits and reduce errors from manual configuration.

Access agents with Model Context Protocol in Office apps
[Web]
Agents built with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) are available in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Catalyst.
Details:
What changed:
Users can now access agents built with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) directly within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Catalyst apps. Previously, these agents were not integrated into these Office applications. This update enables seamless agent interactions using MCP across multiple Microsoft 365 apps.
Why:
Integrating MCP agents into core Office apps improves user productivity by providing contextual assistance and data retrieval without switching applications.
Try this:
Open Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Catalyst.
Access the Copilot pane.
Interact with MCP-enabled agents to get contextual assistance.
Why this matters:
This integration brings consistent agent support across popular Office apps, enhancing workflow continuity.
Business impact:
Teams can leverage MCP agents within familiar Office environments, reducing context switching and improving collaboration.
Personal impact:
You gain faster access to intelligent assistance within your everyday Office apps, saving time and effort.

Admins can manage access more precisely with support for nested permissions in Confluence and ServiceNow
[Web]
Support for hierarchical ACLs for SNOW and Confluence connectors.
Roadmap ID:
503587
Details:
What changed:
The connectors for Confluence and ServiceNow now evaluate parent-level permissions when determining access to child items. Previously, only child item permissions were considered, which could lead to inconsistent access control. This update supports nested permissions, improving security and compliance.
Why:
Supporting hierarchical permissions ensures that access control aligns with organizational policies and reduces unauthorized data exposure in Copilot extensibility scenarios.
Try this:
Review your Confluence or ServiceNow catalog permissions.
Configure parent and child item permissions to reflect your organizational hierarchy.
Verify access control behavior in Microsoft Copilot to confirm hierarchical permissions are enforced.
Why this matters:
Accurate permission evaluation prevents unauthorized access and maintains data security across integrated systems.
Business impact:
Security teams can enforce consistent access policies across multiple platforms, reducing risk of data leaks.
Personal impact:
Users see search and content results that respect organizational permission structures, reducing confusion and access issues.

Manage Federated Copilot Connectors in Microsoft 365 admin center connectors tab
[Web]
Admins can now deploy and manage Federated Copilot Connectors (MCP-based connectors) directly from the Connectors tab under Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Details:
What changed:
Previously, Copilot connectors primarily enabled organizations to index and sync organizational data into Microsoft 365. With Federated Copilot connectors, admins can now enable connections to external data sources through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), including custom line-of-business applications and publicly available MCP servers. These connectors use user-level authentication to access data at runtime, eliminating the need for organizational indexing while preserving existing source permissions.
Why:
Organizations need a centralized way to govern and manage both indexed and federated data connections used by Microsoft 365 Copilot. Bringing Federated Copilot Connectors into the Connectors experience simplifies administration while maintaining security and compliance controls.
Try this:
Sign in to Microsoft 365 admin center.
Navigate to Copilot, and then Connectors.
Deploy or update Federated Copilot Connectors for users.
Why this matters:
Provides centralized governance for MCP-based connectors, reduces administrative overhead, and accelerates deployment of approved external data sources across the organization.
Business impact:
IT teams can efficiently manage Copilot connectors at scale, improving governance and deployment speed.
Personal impact:
Users gain faster access to approved external tools and data sources in Copilot while benefiting from secure, user-scoped access that respects existing permissions.
Learn:
/microsoft-365/copilot/connectors/federated-connectors-overview

You can now manage HIPAA readiness for your Claude organizations yourself. This applies to both Claude Enterprise and the Claude Platform (API). In each product, an eligible admin can review the Business Associate Agreement (BAA), download the implementation guide, and enable the HIPAA configuration in a single flow. For more information, refer toHIPAA-ready Enterprise plansandHIPAA readiness for Claude API.

We’ve rolled out a new way to search your chats, projects, images, and documents in ChatGPT on web, iOS, and Android. You can quickly find past chats, projects, images, and documents from one place.Start searching from the ChatGPT sidebar to find what you need across everything, or use filters to narrow results by content type. Select a result to open the chat, project, or file directly in ChatGPT.Available on all ChatGPT plans globally.

We’ve rolled out a new way to search your chats, projects, images, and documents in ChatGPT on web, iOS, and Android. You can quickly find past chats, projects, images, and documents from one place.
Start searching from the ChatGPT sidebar to find what you need across everything, or use filters to narrow results by content type. Select a result to open the chat, project, or file directly in ChatGPT.
Available on all ChatGPT plans globally.

ChatGPT is available again on WhatsApp in the European Economic Area (EEA). You can get started without a ChatGPT account by messaging the verified 1-800-CHATGPT contact at +1-800-242-8478.On WhatsApp, you can message ChatGPT, upload images, send voice notes, create images, and use ChatGPT in many languages. Linking your ChatGPT account is optional and provides higher usage limits.Availability is based on the country code associated with your WhatsApp number and may roll out gradually. Usage limits apply.ChatGPT is also available on Kakao in South Korea and Viber in supported markets.

Your monthly recap is a new feature atSettings > Reflectthat shows you the topics you spent time on, your most active day and peak hour, and observations about how you work with Claude. It's in beta on Free, Pro, and Max plans on the web and Claude Desktop, and requires memory to be on. Alongside it,Settings > Time and focuslets you set optional break reminders and quiet hours. For more information, refer toSee your monthly recapandSet break reminders and quiet hours.

The new ChatGPT desktop app is available globally for macOS and Windows. It combines Chat for questions and conversation, Work for research and finished deliverables, and Codex for software development in one app.
On desktop, Work can use local files and desktop apps with your permission. The built-in browser lets ChatGPT gather information from websites and work with supported web-based tools and files. Codex also adds inline editing within diffs, pull-request review in the side panel, faster computer use, and support for multiple repositories in one project.
If you already use the Codex app, update it as usual to move to the new ChatGPT desktop app. If you use the previous ChatGPT desktop app, follow the prompt in the app to download the new version. The previous app may remain installed as ChatGPT Classic. ChatGPT Classic continues to receive model updates, bug fixes, security patches, and support for its existing Enterprise capabilities, while new agent features such as Work and Codex are available in the new app.
Learn more about moving to the new ChatGPT desktop app.

Beginning July 9, users on web, iOS, and Android will no longer be able to create new group chats, turn existing conversations into group chats, or join a group chat through an invite link.
Existing group chats will remain available and can continue to be used for now. When an existing group chat becomes read-only, users will retain access to the messages, files, and images already shared there. Individual ChatGPT conversations are unaffected.

We’re deprecating Atlas as we bring browser-based agentic capabilities into ChatGPT and Codex. Atlas is scheduled to stop working on August 9, 2026.We want to make this transition as easy as possible. Before then, move any Atlas data you want to keep. Atlas browser data, including bookmarks, open tabs, and browser history, will not transfer automatically. You can export your cookies and passwords to the ChatGPT desktop app and your bookmarks to Chrome. Be sure to save any important pages or URLs from your open tabs and browser history before August 9.Your ChatGPT conversation history is separate and will remain available in ChatGPT, subject to your plan, workspace settings, and account access.We’re building on what we learned from Atlas to bring a more capable browser experience to ChatGPT, including multiple tabs, downloads, improved navigation, and account login support where available. For deeper browser-based agentic work, try the ChatGPT desktop app. For help while browsing in Chrome, try the ChatGPT Chrome extension or sidebar, where available.You can learn more about moving off Atlas in ourHelp Center article.

What
: Updated the
Merchant listing
documentation to detail how the
Product.category
property can be used with both
Text
and
CategoryCode
types. This aligns with the Google Merchant Center feed
specifications for the
product_type
and
google_product_category
attributes.
Why
: To help merchants provide both merchant-defined
and Google-defined category information within their schema.org markup, enhancing product
information for Google Search and Shopping.

What
: Added a new section on "Sale duration" to the
Merchant listing guide
. This explains how to use the
validFrom
,
validThrough
, and
priceValidUntil
schema.org properties to set the effective range for sale prices, including best practices and examples for placement on either
Offer
or
PriceSpecification
nodes.
Why
: This aligns schema.org usage with the Merchant Center feed attribute
sale_price_effective_date
,
providing clear instructions and best practices for merchants using structured data.

Claude Cowork is now available on web and mobile in addition to desktop. We are rolling this capability out over the next several weeks starting with the Max plan, with more plans to follow. Cowork runs your sessions remotely (in beta), so your sessions and files are saved to your Claude account and go where you go, on any device. Work continues when you close your laptop, and scheduled tasks run with no device online. Chat and Cowork also share one home now, with one place for your projects and artifacts across both. For more information, seeUse Claude Cowork on web, desktop, and mobile.

The Microsoft 365 connector now goes beyond search. With write tools enabled, Claude can draft, send, and organize email, manage calendar events, update mailbox settings, and create and update files in OneDrive and SharePoint. Read and search tools work as before, and Teams remains read-only. Before members can use write tools, a Microsoft Entra administrator needs to consent to the updated permission set and an admin needs to enable them for the organization. For more information, seeSet up the Microsoft 365 connectorandConnect to Microsoft 365.

ChatGPT for PowerPoint is now generally available globally. From a sidebar in Microsoft PowerPoint, you can create new slides and decks, revise existing presentations, ask questions about a deck’s story and structure, and use Skills and apps to work with repeatable workflows and connected sources. Slides remain editable in PowerPoint, although advanced edits and template matching may still require review.The add-in is available to Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, ChatGPT Edu, and K-12 users, subject to plan limits and workspace settings. Install it from Microsoft Marketplace, sign in with your eligible ChatGPT account, and review important claims, numbers, and slide changes before sharing.Learn more about ChatGPT for PowerPoint.

What
: Simplified our
AMP documentation
by removing outdated references to the AMP viewer, AMP Cache, and signed exchange.
Why
: Starting today, Google Search is updating how it connects users to AMP pages,
and will now take users directly to the publisher's AMP host pages. This change simplifies
and reduces maintenance efforts for publishers who are creating AMP content, as they no
longer need to update the AMP cache or configure signed exchanges. AMP content will
continue to rank just like any other web page.

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.