LLM/AI Changelog

Embedded knowledge support for declarative agents
[Web]
Developers can embed knowledge such as PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint files for declarative agents.
Roadmap ID:
474448
Details:
What changed:
Declarative agents now support embedded knowledge, allowing developers to include up to 10 local files as grounding resources.
Why:
This makes it simpler to build agents that rely on internal documents.
Try this:
Add embedded files to a declarative agent.
Test responses to confirm proper grounding.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Enhances agent accuracy using internal materials.
Personal impact:
Makes agent development more flexible.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Embedded knowledge object

Declarative agents upgraded to GPT-5.1
Microsoft 365 Copilot declarative agents now use the GPT-5.1 model with automatic model selection for performance and reasoning.
Details:
What changed:
Declarative agents now run on GPT-5.1 using "auto" architecture, which selects the best model (fast or reasoning-optimized) based on the user's prompt. This improves speed and quality. Note that as the agent uses the "Think deeper" mode to generate higher quality responses, users will experience a slightly higher latency.
Why:
The upgrade ensures declarative agents provide more accurate and detailed responses.
Try this:
Use a declarative agent to process complex queries.
Test scenarios that require fast responses versus deeper reasoning.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Supports higher-quality automation and decision-making.
Personal impact:
Provides users with faster and more accurate responses.

Copilot Studio agent report enhancements
[Web, Windows, Mac]
The Copilot Studio agent report includes autonomous agents and provides insights on adoption, impact, time savings, and cost savings.
Roadmap ID:
499422
Details:
What changed:
The agent report now includes autonomous agents with generative orchestration. It also offers new metrics related to adoption, time saved, and cost benefits.
Why:
These enhancements help organizations understand how Copilot Studio agents are used and the value they deliver.
Try this:
Open the Copilot Studio agent report to review autonomous agent usage.
Compare generative and non-generative agent activity.
Review time-saving and cost-saving insights.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Supports better decision-making about automation and ROI.
Personal impact:
Helps creators understand how their agents are being used.

Admins can set up connector authentication faster with a simplified experience
[Web]
Admins can now set up connector authentication faster through a simplified and guided OAuth experience.
Details:
What changed:
Previously, connector authentication required manual steps and extensive documentation. The new experience introduces a streamlined, guided OAuth flow that significantly reduces setup time.
Why:
This change modernizes the authentication framework and reduces friction for admins configuring connectors.
Try this:
Open connector setup and follow the guided OAuth flow.
Complete authentication for supported connectors such as Gong, GitHub, or Monday.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces configuration time and operational overhead for IT teams.
Personal impact:
Makes connector setup faster and easier for admins.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Set up Microsoft 365 Copilot connectors in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Users can refresh Adaptive Cards in agents to view the latest information
[Web]
Users can refresh Adaptive Cards in agents to ensure they always see the most current information in their workflows.
Details:
What changed:
Users can now refresh Adaptive Cards inside their agents to view updated information. Previously, cards remained static unless the agent was recreated or reloaded.
Why:
This improvement helps users stay aligned with the latest data, reducing confusion and improving workflow accuracy.
Try this:
Select the refresh option on an Adaptive Card inside your agent.
Use the updated card to continue your workflow with the latest information.
Check refreshed cards when reviewing time‑sensitive or changing data.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Ensures teams work with accurate, up‑to‑date information.
Personal impact:
Reduces manual steps and helps individuals stay current with ongoing changes.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Allow inline editing of Adaptive Card responses (preview)

Field teams can accelerate Copilot adoption using champion connectors
[Web]
Field teams can use getting started guides of champion connectors to guide customers through Copilot adoption with clear, consistent resources.
Details:
What changed:
Field teams can now use getting started guides champion connectors to guide Copilot adoption in top accounts. This adds structured resources and best practices that were not available in earlier workflows.
Why:
This change gives field teams consistent tools that help customers adopt Copilot more quickly and confidently.
Try this:
Review champion connector resources available to your field team.
Share the connector with top accounts beginning their Copilot journey.
Use the resources to guide conversations about adoption planning.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Supports faster and more consistent Copilot adoption across key customer accounts.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for individuals to provide clear, ready-to-use guidance.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Set up Microsoft 365 Copilot connectors in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Declarative Agents help users stay in their workflow
[Web]
URL‑based dialogs in Declarative Agents allow users to open linked experiences without leaving Copilot, helping them stay focused.
Details:
What changed:
Developers can now enable URL‑based dialogs in Declarative Agents. This lets users open external pages or forms directly within Copilot. Previously, these workflows required switching apps or breaking context.
Why:
This feature helps users complete tasks without interruption, supporting smoother and more connected workflows.
Try this:
Open a Declarative Agent that includes a URL‑based dialog.
Follow the dialog link to continue your workflow inside Copilot.
Use the dialog to complete tasks that require external pages or forms.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces context switching and improves workflow continuity.
Personal impact:
Helps individuals complete tasks more efficiently without leaving Copilot.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Allow inline editing of Adaptive Card responses (preview)

More frequent ticket status updates for the ServiceNow Tickets Copilot connector
[Web]
The ServiceNow Tickets Copilot connector updates ticket status more frequently by ingesting both active and inactive tickets.
Roadmap ID:
505437
Details:
What changed:
The ServiceNow Tickets Copilot connector now ingests both active and inactive tickets by default, improving how often ticket status changes appear in Copilot responses. Admins can also edit the data query filter to include inactive tickets for existing connections.
Why:
Inactive tickets were not previously ingested, which could lead to outdated ticket status information in Copilot responses.
Try this:
Review the query filter for existing ServiceNow Tickets connections.
Update the filter to include both active and inactive tickets if needed.
Communicate the change to your ServiceNow stakeholders and Copilot users.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves the quality of Copilot responses that reference ServiceNow tickets by keeping ticket status information current.
Personal impact:
Reduces confusion by showing more up-to-date ticket statuses in Copilot answers.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Manage indexed properties

Query Miro boards and diagrams with Copilot connectors
[Web]
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Miro with Copilot connectors so you can query visual boards and diagrams in Copilot.
Roadmap ID:
515166
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports a Miro Copilot connector, which makes Miro boards discoverable and usable in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Search.
Why:
This change helps people access Miro boards and visual planning work without leaving Microsoft 365.
Try this:
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Miro with a Copilot connector.
Ask Copilot to summarize the content of a Miro board for a project.
Ask Copilot to list action items on a Miro board.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Brings Miro board knowledge into Microsoft 365 Copilot so teams can find and use visual artifacts in the flow of work.
Personal impact:
Reduces time spent switching tools when you need context from a Miro board.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Deploy the Miro Microsoft 365 Copilot connector

Connect Copilot to GitHub Server with Copilot Connector
[Web]
Connect Copilot to your GitHub Server to retrieve and collaborate on issues, pull requests, and knowledge base content.
Details:
What changed:
The Copilot Connector enables a direct connection to GitHub Server. Users can bring issues, pull requests, and knowledge base content into Copilot to view and collaborate.
Why:
Centralizing software work items and documentation in Copilot saves time and reduces context switching during development and review activities.
Try this:
Connect your GitHub Server and ask Copilot to list open issues for a repository.
Use Copilot to summarize a pull request and highlight reviewers’ comments.
Retrieve knowledge base articles to prepare a project briefing.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Speeds up review cycles and keeps development work aligned by consolidating information in one place.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for individuals to find and act on relevant GitHub items.

Configure and manage agent manifests in Developer Portal
Developer Portal now supports management and configuration of Agent Blueprints allowing developers to extend Agent 365 capabilities to their agents including enterprise‑grade identity, observability, notifications, security, and governed access to Microsoft 365 data.
Details:
What changed:
Developer Portal now supports full lifecycle actions for agent manifests. Developers can create, edit, and manage manifest configuration in a single place to streamline setup.
Why:
Centralizing manifest management reduces friction, improves consistency, and shortens setup time for agent-based solutions.
Try this:
Create a new agent manifest and define its required settings.
Update an existing manifest to refine configuration details.
Review manifest properties to ensure consistent deployment.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Standardizes agent configuration and reduces setup errors across projects.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for individuals to manage agent settings without switching tools.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Agent Identity Blueprint

Field teams can accelerate Copilot adoption using champion connectors
[Web]
Field teams can use getting started guides of champion connectors to guide customers through Copilot adoption with clear, consistent resources.
Details:
What changed:
Field teams can now use getting started guides champion connectors to guide Copilot adoption in top accounts. This adds structured resources and best practices that were not available in earlier workflows.
Why:
This change gives field teams consistent tools that help customers adopt Copilot more quickly and confidently.
Try this:
Review champion connector resources available to your field team.
Share the connector with top accounts beginning their Copilot journey.
Use the resources to guide conversations about adoption planning.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Supports faster and more consistent Copilot adoption across key customer accounts.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for individuals to provide clear, ready-to-use guidance.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Set up Microsoft 365 Copilot connectors in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Declarative Agents help users stay in their workflow
[Web]
URL-based dialogs in Declarative Agents allow users to open linked experiences without leaving Copilot, helping them stay focused.
Details:
What changed:
Developers can now enable URL-based dialogs in Declarative Agents. This lets users open external pages or forms directly within Copilot. Previously, these workflows required switching apps or breaking context.
Why:
This feature helps users complete tasks without interruption, supporting smoother and more connected workflows.
Try this:
Open a Declarative Agent that includes a URL-based dialog.
Follow the dialog link to continue your workflow inside Copilot.
Use the dialog to complete tasks that require external pages or forms.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces context switching and improves workflow continuity.
Personal impact:
Helps individuals complete tasks more efficiently without leaving Copilot.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Allow inline editing of Adaptive Card responses (preview)

Configure and manage agent manifests in Developer Portal
Developer Portal now supports management and configuration of Agent Blueprints allowing developers to extend Agent 365 capabilities to their agents including enterprise-grade identity, observability, notifications, security, and governed access to Microsoft 365 data.
Details:
What changed:
Developer Portal now supports full lifecycle actions for agent manifests. Developers can create, edit, and manage manifest configuration in a single place to streamline setup.
Why:
Centralizing manifest management reduces friction, improves consistency, and shortens setup time for agent-based solutions.
Try this:
Create a new agent manifest and define its required settings.
Update an existing manifest to refine configuration details.
Review manifest properties to ensure consistent deployment.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Standardizes agent configuration and reduces setup errors across projects.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for individuals to manage agent settings without switching tools.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Agent Identity Blueprint

Copilot icon visibility in Microsoft Edge
[Web]
Users can now manage the visibility of the Copilot icon in the Microsoft Edge toolbar, while admins can control icon access through policy settings.
Roadmap ID:
536579
Details:
What changed:
Previously, the Copilot icon always appeared in the toolbar. Users can now hide or show the icon, and admins can manage visibility using the "Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy."
Why:
This change gives users and IT admins more flexibility in managing the Edge interface and Copilot availability.
Try this:
Right-click the Copilot icon and select Hide Copilot.
Use Edge settings to toggle the icon visibility.
Configure the Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy as an admin.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Supports customized user experiences and centralized policy control.
Personal impact:
Lets users reduce toolbar clutter or restore the icon when needed.

Advanced understanding for comments and attachments in SNOW KB and Azure DevOps connectors
[Windows, Web]
Copilot now understands content within comments and attachments for ServiceNow KB and Azure DevOps work item connectors.
Details:
What changed:
Previously, Copilot focused on primary content only. Comments and attachments are now included in content understanding.
Why:
This ensures important context is not missed during searches or summaries.
Try this:
Ask Copilot about an Azure DevOps work item.
Review insights that include comment and attachment context.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves decision making with more complete information.
Personal impact:
Reduces the need to manually review supporting content.

Bring your own Microsoft Foundry agents into Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Web]
Bring intelligent agents built and hosted in Microsoft Foundry into to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Teams—tailored to your organization’s workflows, rules, and compliance needs.
What Changed:
You can now connect an existing Foundry agent to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Teams via a proxy app built with the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit.
Why:
Many specialized or regulated industries require custom logic beyond standard Copilot features. This update empowers teams to create agents that are tightly aligned with enterprise policies, domain needs, and governance expectations, and bring them into Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Try This:
Integrate your Microsoft Foundry agent with Microsoft 365 using Agents Toolkit sample.
Why This Matters:
Business Impact:
Enables organizations to build tailored solutions, ensuring Copilot adapts to unique operational needs.
Personal Impact:
Gives developers freedom to innovate while maintaining the required levels of security, compliance, and governance.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Integrate Microsoft Foundry agents

Copy an agent from Agent Builder to Copilot Studio
[Windows, Web]
Users can now open agents created in Agent Builder in the Copilot Studio authoring experience.
Details:
What changed:
Previously, agents created in Agent Builder experience were limited in capability. Authors can now move agents into Copilot Studio to access advanced features and publishing options.
Why:
This change enables more powerful agents and supports stronger governance and lifecycle management.
Try this:
Open an agent created in Agent Builder.
Continue editing the agent in Copilot Studio.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Enables more capable agents with governance controls such as Data Loss Prevention.
Personal impact:
Gives creators greater flexibility to enhance their agents.

Generate icons using AI in Agent Builder
[Windows, Web]
Users can generate custom icons using AI Agent Builder using custom prompts, manually upload their own icon, or select from a set of pre-created icons.
Roadmap ID:
502864
Details:
What changed:
Previously, users relied on default icons or manual uploads. AI-generated icons are now available in Agent Builder, with size limits of 1 MB (192px).
Why:
This feature simplifies icon creation and improves how agents visually represent their purpose.
Try this:
Enter a prompt to generate an icon with AI.
Use the agent description to generate an icon automatically.
Upload a custom icon or select a pre-created option.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves clarity and usability of custom agents.
Personal impact:
Makes agent creation faster and more creative.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Build agents with Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Improve relevance and personalization by connecting user identities across data sources
[Windows, Web]
Copilot improves relevance and personalization by connecting user identities across multiple data sources.
Details:
What changed: Previously, identities from third party systems were not linked to the corresponding Microsoft identity, leading to poor response quality esp with people related queries. Copilot now correlates identities across supported connectors, leading to more relevant and personalized responses.
Why:
This ensures responses better reflect user context across systems.
Try this:
Ask Copilot about work spanning multiple connected tools.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves cross‑system relevance and response quality in Copilot.
Personal impact:
Delivers more accurate, personalized answers.

Publish Azure AI Foundry agents to Copilot
[Web]
Developers can launch AI agents to the Copilot Agent Store effortlessly with no coding required.
Roadmap ID:
501112
What Changed:
Users have a one-click publishing flow from Azure AI Foundry to the Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Store. No development experience is required and agents become instantly accessible.
Why:
This enhancement accelerates the delivery of AI-powered solutions to frontline teams and improves deployment efficiency.
Try This:
In Azure AI Foundry, open your agent and click Publish to Copilot.
Confirm availability in Word, Teams, and other supported Microsoft 365 apps.
Why This Matters:
Business Impact:
Accelerates delivery of tailored AI capabilities across the enterprise.
Personal Impact:
Developers spend less time on integration work and more time innovating.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Publish agents to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Teams

Users can leverage multi-agent workflows
[Windows, Web]
Agents in Copilot can now use other agents to accomplish work if configured. Users can see the interaction between agents.
Details:
What changed:
Researcher and other agents could call simple APIs but not other AI agents. Now multiple agents will coordinate to respond to the user's task.
Why:
Multi-agent systems support more difficult work that requires multiple special AI systems.
Try this:
Administrators: Add some of your most-used agents to Researcher.
Users: Use Researcher on topics that require expertise from the agents available in Researcher's Sources menu.
Developers: Connect other Declarative Agents to your agent.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Streamlines complex, multi system workflows.
Personal impact:
Makes interactions with multiple agents feel smoother.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Manage Connected Agents for Researcher in the Microsoft 365 admin center
Connect to other agents from a declarative agent

Generate PowerPoint grounded on a Copilot page
[Web]
Create a PowerPoint deck grounded on a Copilot page to present page content quickly.
Roadmap ID:
499425
Details:
What changed:
You can generate a PowerPoint presentation grounded on the content of a Copilot page, enabling rapid presentation creation based on existing information.
Why:
Teams often needs to transform the content on a Page to slide format. Grounded generation speeds up this process and keeps slides aligned with the source.
Try this:
Create a launch plan for a new electric scooter brand, including
key messaging, target audience, launch channels, and success
metrics. Organize it as an outline I can turn into a presentation.​
Draft a competitive analysis comparing Nike and Adidas across brand positioning, digital strategy, and customer engagement.
Present it as an outline ready to convert into a PowerPoint deck.
Develop an employee onboarding overview that covers company culture, core values, and 30-day goals. Structure it as a
presentation outline I can generate into slides.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Saves time turning working pages into presentations for reviews and updates.
Personal impact:
Helps individuals present page content without manual slide creation.
Additional Resources:
Support:
Convert your Microsoft 365 Copilot Page into a Word document or PowerPoint presentation

Bring your own Microsoft Foundry agents into Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Web]
Bring intelligent agents built and hosted in Microsoft Foundry into to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Teams-tailored to your organization's workflows, rules, and compliance needs.
What Changed:
You can now connect an existing Foundry agent to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Teams via a proxy app built with the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit.
Why:
Many specialized or regulated industries require custom logic beyond standard Copilot features. This update empowers teams to create agents that are tightly aligned with enterprise policies, domain needs, and governance expectations, and bring them into Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Try This:
Integrate your Microsoft Foundry agent with Microsoft 365 using Agents Toolkit sample.
Why This Matters:
Business Impact:
Enables organizations to build tailored solutions, ensuring Copilot adapts to unique operational needs.
Personal Impact:
Gives developers freedom to innovate while maintaining the required levels of security, compliance, and governance.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Integrate Microsoft Foundry agents

Admin control to customize AI disclaimers in Copilot Chat
[Windows, Web]
We updated the AI Disclaimer experience in Microsoft Copilot Chat based on customer feedback. To address this, we introduced an admin control that allows organizations to customize how the disclaimer appears, improving user awareness and flexibility.
Details:
What changed:
The AI disclaimer will remain visible in the user experience. Admins will gain the ability to heighten this message and to provide a link to their own documentation. The disclaimer will display bolded text for increased visibility. Admins can configure a custom URL pointing to their AI policy documentation.
Why:
Organizations asked for more control over how the disclaimer appears to improve user awareness and flexibility.
Try this:
Review the new AI Disclaimer setting in the Admin Portal.
Decide whether you want to configure this setting for your organization.
If desired, prepare a custom URL to include in the UX.
Communicate this change to your helpdesk staff and Copilot users.
Update internal documentation if you reference the disclaimer experience.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Allows organizations to customize how the disclaimer appears.
Personal impact:
Improves user awareness of the disclaimer.

Admin control to customize AI disclaimers in Copilot Chat
[Windows, Web]
We updated the AI Disclaimer experience in Microsoft Copilot Chat based on customer feedback. To address this, we introduced an admin control that allows organizations to customize how the disclaimer appears, improving user awareness and flexibility.
Details:
What changed:
The AI disclaimer will remain visible in the user experience.
Admins will gain the ability to heighten this message and to provide a link to their own documentation:
The disclaimer will display bolded text for increased visibility.
Admins can configure a custom URL pointing to their AI policy documentation.
Why:
Organizations asked for more control over how the disclaimer appears to improve user awareness and flexibility.
Try this:
Review the new AI Disclaimer setting in the Admin Portal.
Decide whether you want to configure this setting for your organization.
If desired, prepare a custom URL to include in the UX.
Communicate this change to your helpdesk staff and Copilot users.
Update internal documentation if you reference the disclaimer experience.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Allows organizations to customize how the disclaimer appears.
Personal impact:
Improves user awareness of the disclaimer.

Access all your Copilot-generated content in one library
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Use the new Library in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to easily find and manage your Copilot-created images and pages.
Roadmap ID:
501783
What changed:
A new centralized Library view in Copilot lets users access all their AI-generated assets in one place.
Why:
Improves organization and removes friction in retrieving past Copilot content.
Try this:
Open Copilot app → go to Library
Filter by images or summaries
Share content in Teams or email
Business impact:
Boosts collaboration by making assets reusable and sharable.
Personal impact:
Saves time by avoiding re-creating previous work.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Library

Search for meetings by organizer using Copilot Chat
[Windows]
Quickly find meetings scheduled by a specific person to review or prioritize your calendar.
Roadmap ID:
503859
What changed:
Copilot Chat now lets you search your calendar for meetings organized by a specific individual.
Why:
Helps users locate calendar items and prioritize activities faster.
Try this:
Ask Copilot: “Find meetings organized by Alex Johnson next week.”
Or: “Summarize action items from last 3 meetings organized by Sarah Davis.”
Business impact:
Reduces wasted time searching for calendar details.
Personal impact:
Gives quick control and visibility over relevant scheduled events.

Build smarter agents with GPT-5 in Agent Builder
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Create more capable and context-aware Copilot agents powered by GPT-5, delivering richer responses and streamlined experiences for your users.
Roadmap ID:
502552
Details:
What changed:
Declarative agents built in Microsoft 365 Copilot now use GPT-5 as the underlying chat model, enabling advanced reasoning, more natural language understanding, and improved multi-step processing.
Why:
Organizations need AI-powered solutions that not only respond accurately but anticipate user needs. GPT-5 delivers higher precision and better handling of complex queries, resulting in agents that feel more responsive and intelligent, reducing repetitive follow-ups.
Try This:
Open Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot to create a new declarative agent that runs on GPT‑5 as the foundation.
Configure your agent with domain-specific knowledge and test its ability to handle scenario-based queries.
Ask your new agent:
“Help me draft a Q4 performance summary with recommendations based on last quarter’s sales trends.”
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Smarter agents mean streamlined workflows and faster completion of complex business processes, reducing time-to-value and improving ROI on AI initiatives.
Personal Impact:
Users experience fewer frustrations when interacting with Copilot, getting precise answers and recommendations that fit their context—saving time and effort.

Connect Dropbox for smarter Copilot file access
[Web]
Integrate Dropbox with Copilot to access, retrieve, and manage files directly, regardless of where they are stored.
Roadmap ID:
513282
What Changed:
A new Copilot connector allows you to integrate Dropbox into the Microsoft 365 Copilot experience. Once connected, Copilot can retrieve and manage files stored in Dropbox and use them for context in responses.
Why:
This update eliminates friction by letting Copilot work across locations, so users never waste time searching or switching services.
Try This:
In Copilot settings, enable the Dropbox connector and sign in with your account.
Ask Copilot
, “Summarize the Q4 plan from my Dropbox folder.”
Use Copilot in Word to insert insights from Dropbox files into a report.
Why it Matters:
Business Impact:
Improve team efficiency by unifying data access across platforms, eliminating manual transfers.
Personal Impact:
Create and edit content with ease by letting Copilot pull in what you need, including content from Dropbox.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Google Drive Microsoft 365 Copilot connector overview

Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot with Guru for enhanced insights
[Web]
Microsoft 365 Copilot can now connect with Guru to surface internal knowledge and team insights, enhancing team collaboration and decision-making.
Roadmap ID:
513281
Details:
What changed:
Previously, Microsoft 365 Copilot operated with its standard integrations. With this update, users can connect Microsoft 365 Copilot with Guru, allowing it to access and utilize internal knowledge bases and team insights directly within the workflow.
Why:
This feature was added to leverage the wealth of internal knowledge and insights stored in Guru. By doing so, it enhances decision-making processes and streamlines access to valuable information for team members.
Try this:
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot with Guru to start accessing your organization's internal knowledge base.
Use the Copilot Connector to query specific team insights and data stored in Guru.
Implement this connection in your workflow to improve collaboration and information retrieval during meetings or project planning.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot with Guru enhances technological capabilities, optimizes workflow efficiency, and strengthens team collaboration by providing immediate access to critical insights.
Personal impact:
Individual users benefit from quicker access to information and insights, aiding personal productivity and informed decision-making.

Expand Copilot Agents with Mail, People, and Meeting Insights
[Windows, Web]
Copilot declarative agents can now integrate with richer M365 data: mail, people's data, Teams chats, and meeting transcripts.
What Changed:
Agents can now tap into richer Microsoft 365 data sources - email, Teams chats, meeting transcripts, and people data - to deliver more context-aware answers and automate tasks seamlessly.
Why:
Modern work spans inboxes, chats, calendars, and documents. Constant switching slows teams down. By grounding declarative agents in organizational data, Copilot reduces context-switching, improves accuracy, and accelerates decision-making.
Try This:
Create a declarative agent that uses Meetings data to generate a project summary.
Sample query:
“Summarize decisions and blockers from this week’s meetings relating to Project X.”
Create a declarative agent that uses Email data to draft emails.
Sample query:
"Draft follow up emails for unresolved items from yesterday."
Why This Matters:
Business Impact:
Teams works faster when Copilot agents bring context from across Microsoft 365 into one place. By reducing time spent searching through emails, chats and transcripts, organizations improve decision accuracy, accelerate workflows, and keep projects moving without delays.
Personal Impact:
Users no longer need to juggle multiple tools to gather context. Copilot agents can consolidate multiple knowledge capabilities in one place, saving time and reducing cognitive load throughout the workday.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Add knowledge sources to your declarative agent

Generate Office documents from agents in Copilot Studio lite
[Windows, Web]
Agents built with Copilot Studio lite can generate PowerPoint decks, Excel spreadsheets, and Word documents via chat, with files saved to OneDrive.
Roadmap ID:
506753
Details:
What changed:
Office skills are available in Copilot Studio lite. Users can chat with an agent to generate PowerPoint, Excel, and Word files. Files are saved to OneDrive to streamline organization and support retention policies. These skills are part of the “Generate code, graphs, and documents” capability (formerly known as Code Interpreter).
Why:
Automating common document tasks helps teams move faster and maintain consistency, while OneDrive storage supports governance needs.
Try this:
Ask your agent to create a Word document with a project outline.
Request an Excel spreadsheet with labeled columns for status tracking.
Generate a PowerPoint deck with section titles for an upcoming review.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces manual document creation time and supports compliant storage.
Personal impact:
Makes everyday document tasks quicker and easier.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Add capabilities

Simplified ServiceNow tickets setup with per-table ACL rules
[Web]
Admins can now define ACL permission rules per table for ServiceNow ticket ingestion, reducing setup complexity.
Details:
What changed:
Previously, permissions were selected for all tables combined. Now, admins define permission rules for each selected table, improving control and clarity.
Why:
Per-table ACL rules simplify configuration and provide finer-grained access control aligned with data security practices.
Try this:
Set ACL permissions for a single table that requires restricted access.
Review and adjust table-level rules to match ingestion needs.
Validate table permissions to ensure correct access during ingestion.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces configuration complexity and improves security alignment for ticket data.
Personal impact:
Helps individuals manage permissions more clearly and confidently.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Access permissions

Smart document management with Google Drive integration
[Web]
Connect Google Drive to Copilot for smooth collaboration in multiple clouds.
What Changed:
Copilot can access, reference, and combine insights from Google Drive files, allowing for richer, cross-platform collaboration.
Why:
This feature ensures Copilot brings content from different sources together, reducing complexity and improving workflow.
Try This:
Add Google Drive as a connector in Copilot settings.
Ask Copilot in Word, “Combine insights from my Google Drive marketing plan and recent reports.”
Use Copilot in PowerPoint to create a slide pulling directly from Google Drive data.
Why it Matters:
Business Impact:
Improves cross-platform workflows in hybrid environments
Personal Impact:
Minimizes context switching and increases document creation efficiency
Additional resources:
Learn:
Google Drive Microsoft 365 Copilot connector overview

Template-based knowledge ingestion for ServiceNow Knowledge Connector
[Web]
ServiceNow Knowledge Connector now ingests articles created using out-of-the-box and custom templates, expanding coverage and flexibility.
Roadmap ID:
505436
Details:
What changed:
Previously, template-based knowledge articles were not ingested. The connector now supports out-of-the-box templates such as FAQ, How to, and What is, as well as custom templates used by customers.
Why:
Supporting common and custom templates ensures more knowledge content is accessible, improving search and guidance quality.
Try this:
Ingest FAQ template articles to improve self-service answers.
Include How to articles to guide users through procedures.
Add custom template articles to reflect organizational standards.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Broadens access to structured knowledge and improves help coverage for teams.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for individuals to find accurate, template-based guidance.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Connector capabilities and limitations

Search for meetings by organizer using Copilot Chat
[Windows]
Quickly find meetings scheduled by a specific person to review or prioritize your calendar.
Roadmap ID:
503859
What changed:
Copilot Chat now lets you search your calendar for meetings organized by a specific individual.
Why:
Helps users locate calendar items and prioritize activities faster.
Try this:
Ask Copilot: "Find meetings organized by Alex Johnson next week."
Or: "Summarize action items from last 3 meetings organized by Sarah Davis."
Business impact:
Reduces wasted time searching for calendar details.
Personal impact:
Gives quick control and visibility over relevant scheduled events.

Smart document management with Google Drive integration
[Web]
Connect Google Drive to Copilot for smooth collaboration in multiple clouds.
What Changed:
Copilot can access, reference, and combine insights from Google Drive files, allowing for richer, cross-platform collaboration.
Why:
This feature ensures Copilot brings content from different sources together, reducing complexity and improving workflow.
Try This:
Add Google Drive as a connector in Copilot settings.
Ask Copilot in Word, "Combine insights from my Google Drive marketing plan and recent reports."
Use Copilot in PowerPoint to create a slide pulling directly from Google Drive data.
Why it Matters:
Business Impact:
Improves cross-platform workflows in hybrid environments
Personal Impact:
Minimizes context switching and increases document creation efficiency
Additional resources:
Learn:
Google Drive Microsoft 365 Copilot connector overview

Access all your Copilot-generated content in one library
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Use the new Library in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to easily find and manage your Copilot-created images and pages.
Roadmap ID:
501783
What changed:
A new centralized Library view in Copilot lets users access all their AI-generated assets in one place.
Why:
Improves organization and removes friction in retrieving past Copilot content.
Try this:
Open Copilot app → go to Library
Filter by images or summaries
Share content in Teams or email
Business impact:
Boosts collaboration by making assets reusable and sharable.
Personal impact:
Saves time by avoiding re-creating previous work.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Library

Streamlined Copilot chat navigation with expanded history
[Windows, Web]
A redesigned navigation pane provides a cleaner layout and expanded chat history, making it easier to switch between conversations. This allows you to switch between conversations and pick up where you left off, perfect great for fast-paced projects and multitasking.
Roadmap ID:
516570
Details:
What Changed:
The Copilot navigation pane highlights key agents, removes clutter, and expands visible chat history beyond the previous limit of five recent chats. Chat search is also more prominent for faster access to specific threads. This reduces interface clutter.
Why:
Users wanted an interface that feels organized and speeds up workflow. This redesign lets you quickly return to prior conversations without digging through menus.
Try This:
Open the navigation pane in Copilot to see the improved design.
Search for a previous project conversation using the updated chat search bar.
Pin your most important chats to keep them accessible during critical work sessions.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Standard, simplified navigation UI to help reduce downtime from searching old threads.
Personal Impact:
Enjoy a simpler, less cluttered workspace with easier access to past chats.

Access IT service documentation with Freshservice integration
[Web]
Let Copilot retrieve IT documentation and troubleshooting instructions directly from Freshservice with this integration.
Roadmap ID:
513280
Details:
What Changed:
Freshservice connector gives access to IT procedures and knowledge articles
Why:
IT teams and employees often struggle with finding the right documentation. With Copilot pulling service details in real time, response times and productivity benefit.
Try This:
Connect Freshservice in Copilot settings.
Ask Copilot, “What’s the procedure for resetting passwords from Freshservice?”
Insert a troubleshooting guide directly into a Teams post for your team.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Faster issue resolution reduces downtime and keeps employees productive.
Personal Impact:
Remove frustration, solve issues, and prevent delays caused by searching for documentation.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Freshservice Microsoft 365 Copilot connector overview

Upload Larger Files in Copilot Studio Agent Builder
[Android, Windows, iOS, Web]
Agent Builder now supports file uploads up to 512 MB when creating agents, ideal for larger files.
Roadmap ID:
500375
Details:
What Changed:
This increases the upload size limit in Agent Builder to 512 MB, enabling use of larger files as grounding data.
Why:
Users requested more flexibility for grounding agents. Larger files reduce the need to split or compress documents.
Try This:
Drag and drop large documents such as training manuals into your agent project.
Create the agent and ask it to summarize information from uploaded files.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Allows enterprises to build agents with richer, domain-specific knowledge.
Personal Impact:
Complete your work without the need to split files or compress data.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Embedded file content

Use .NET client libraries to integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs
[Web]
Offers official .NET SDKs for integrating with Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs.
Details:
What changed:
Released a .NET SDK for Copilot API calls, making integration easier.
Why:
Meets enterprise developers’ need for secure .NET integration options.
Try This:
Install NuGet package
Authenticate and initiate Copilot prompt calls
Process responses in your .NET app
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Improves developer productivity and project speed.
Personal Impact:
Gives .NET teams direct hooks into Copilot capabilities.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs client libraries

Use Python client libraries to integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs
[Web]
Adds official Python libraries for secure integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs.
Details:
What changed:
Developers can now leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs using Python SDKs.
Why:
Opens opportunities for AI workflows in Python-based applications.
Try This:
Install Python SDK
Authenticate using OAuth
Send prompts and parse results
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Expands Copilot customization for enterprise developers.
Personal Impact:
Python devs gain first-class access to Copilot APIs.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs client libraries

Use TypeScript client libraries to integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs
[Web]
Build custom integrations with Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs using official TypeScript SDK libraries.
Roadmap ID:
501574
Details:
What changed:
Official TypeScript SDK released for Copilot API integration in web apps.
Why:
Standardizes developer integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot features.
Try This:
Install SDK via npm
Authenticate using Microsoft Identity
Test API calls for Copilot prompts
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Enables custom enterprise apps with AI-powered features.
Personal Impact:
Developers have a secure, documented method for advanced builds.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs client libraries

View and Manage SharePoint Agents with Greater Control
[Web]
Admins can now see all SharePoint agents in a single unified view and manage them more intuitively with a streamlined delete action.
Details:
What Changed:
The enhanced Copilot Control System UI introduces a centralized SharePoint agent inventory and replaces the previous block/unblock workflow with a clear, simplified delete option.
Why:
Admins requested more transparent oversight of deployed agents, and this update delivers easier tracking, review, and lifecycle management.
Try This:
Go to Agents and Connectors in the Copilot Control System.
Review all existing SharePoint agents and delete those that are outdated, unused, or no longer compliant.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Strengthens governance and operational hygiene by reducing risk from stale or misconfigured agents.
Personal Impact:
Saves time with straightforward, intuitive controls instead of complex, multi-step administration.

Build Copilot agents using organizational People data
[Windows, Web]
Developers can build agents in Copilot Studio that deliver personalized, context-aware responses using organizational People data.
Details:
What changed:
Added the ability for agent builders to access and use People data from your directory in responses.
Why:
Makes interactions more contextual and human-centric for better relevance.
Try This:
Enable People data in Agent Builder
Create an agent to answer org-specific directory questions
Test in Microsoft Teams
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Improves accuracy and personalization in enterprise workflows.
Personal Impact:
Users get tailored answers courtesy of context-rich data.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Add knowledge sources to your declarative agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Use your organization’s approved assets in Copilot presentations
[Mac, Windows, Web]
Create branded PowerPoint slides by pulling images and templates from your company’s SharePoint asset library or Templafy integration.
Roadmap ID:
496366
Details:
What changed:
PowerPoint Copilot integrates with SharePoint Organization Asset Library and Templafy for approved, compliant visuals.
Why:
Ensures quality designs aligned with corporate branding guidelines.
Try This:
Configure SharePoint OAL or Templafy in Microsoft 365
Ask Copilot: “Create a marketing update deck using brand imagery.”
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Maintains brand identity across all content.
Personal Impact:
Saves design time by eliminating manual asset searching.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Create an organization assets library

Referenced sources cited in drafted content
[Windows]
Draft content with confidence as Copilot automatically includes citations, referencing the information in your text. This feature ensures accuracy and credibility, saving time on manual citation.
Roadmap ID:
380842
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in Word now automatically generates citations when incorporating external information into your drafts. This process highlights references directly within the text, eliminating the need for manual citation entry.
Why:
Proper attribution is vital for maintaining credibility and avoiding plagiarism. This enhancement simplifies the citation process, ensuring academic and professional integrity without added effort.
Try This:
While drafting in Word, ask Copilot: "Include citations for referenced content."
Use Copilot commands to review the generated citations for completeness and accuracy.
Compare the citation style used with your preferred or required academic formatting.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Enhances the reliability of professional documents by ensuring proper attribution without a complex citation process.
Personal Impact:
Save time creating references, allowing more focus on content quality and creativity.

Use .NET client libraries to integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs
[Web]
Offers official .NET SDKs for integrating with Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs.
Details:
What changed:
Released a .NET SDK for Copilot API calls, making integration easier.
Why:
Meets enterprise developers' need for secure .NET integration options.
Try This:
Install NuGet package
Authenticate and initiate Copilot prompt calls
Process responses in your .NET app
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Improves developer productivity and project speed.
Personal Impact:
Gives .NET teams direct hooks into Copilot capabilities.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs client libraries