LLM/AI Changelog

Connect Copilot to Smartsheet for project and task management
[Web]
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) can now connect to Smartsheet so users can work with collaborative projects and tasks through a Copilot connector.
Details:
What changed:
A new Copilot connector allows Microsoft 365 Copilot to access project and task information stored in Smartsheet.
Why:
Many teams manage collaborative projects in Smartsheet and want Copilot to reference that information without switching tools.
Try this:
Configure the Smartsheet Copilot connector for your organization.
Ask Copilot to find, summarize, or reference projects and tasks stored in Smartsheet.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Enables teams to work with Smartsheet project data directly in Copilot workflows, improving visibility and coordination.
Personal impact:
Helps individuals understand project status and tasks more quickly using Copilot.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Smartsheet Sheet Microsoft 365 Copilot connector overview

Faster connector authentication setup for Gong, GitHub, and Monday
[Web]
Admins can now set up authentication for Gong, GitHub, and Monday connectors using a simplified, faster OAuth experience.
Details:
What changed:
The connector setup flow now uses a streamlined OAuth process that replaces lengthy manual steps. Admins can complete authentication in minutes instead of hours.
Why:
This update reduces friction for IT teams and aligns connector setup with modern authentication standards.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 admin center and start configuring one of the supported connectors.
Follow the guided OAuth prompts to complete authentication.
Review your connector list to confirm the setup is complete.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces setup time and administrative overhead for connector deployment.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for admins to configure connectors confidently and quickly.

Scatter image effect
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
We're introducing a new Scatter image effect that helps users quickly apply a modern, stylized look to AI-generated or uploaded images.
Roadmap ID:
537288
Details:
What changed:
The image editor in Copilot Chat and the Create module now includes a Scatter effect. This effect adds a dynamic, dispersed visual style to images, giving users more creative options than before.
Why:
Users asked for more built-in creative effects to help them produce unique visuals without needing external editing tools.
Try this:
Generate an image in Chat, click the image to open Editor and apply the Scatter effect to give it a more artistic look.
Use the Scatter effect in the Create module to enhance visuals for presentations or social posts.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Expands creative capabilities directly within Microsoft 365 workflows, reducing the need for third-party tools.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to create visually distinctive images with minimal effort.

Summarize and Explain actions in PDF reader
[Web]
Two new Copilot actions-Summarize and Explain-are now available in the Microsoft Edge PDF reader to help users understand content faster.
Roadmap ID:
498641
Details:
What changed:
The built in PDF reader now includes Summarize and Explain options alongside the existing Ask Copilot integration. Users can generate overviews or simplify complex text directly within the PDF experience.
Why:
These additions help users quickly interpret long or complex documents without leaving the PDF reader.
Try this:
Open a PDF in Microsoft Edge and select Summarize to get a concise overview.
Highlight a section of text and choose Explain to simplify technical or dense content.
Use these actions to prepare for meetings or review documents more efficiently.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves document review workflows and reduces time spent interpreting complex PDFs.
Personal impact:
Helps users understand information more quickly and with less effort.

Delegate calendar search in Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Roadmap ID:
413718
Delegates with calendar access can now search for another user's meetings directly in Copilot Chat.
Details:
What changed:
Delegates can use Copilot Chat to search for meetings on behalf of the person whose calendar they manage. Previously, this required manual navigation in Outlook.
Why:
This update streamlines workflows and reduces time spent searching across calendars.
Try this:
In Copilot Chat, ask for upcoming calendar planning meetings for the person whose calendar you manage.
Search for specific meeting details, such as attendees or topics
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves efficiency for executive assistants and teams with shared calendar planning responsibilities.
Personal impact:
Saves time by making calendar searches faster and more intuitive.
Additional resources:
Support:
Use Copilot search in calendar items as a delegate

Copilot Chat recommends installed agents
[Windows, Web]
Copilot Chat now recommends relevant installed agents when it detects a match with the user's intent.
Details:
What changed:
When a user's prompt aligns with the capabilities of an installed agent, Copilot Chat will suggest that agent directly in the conversation. Previously, users had to know which agent to invoke.
Why:
This helps users discover and use the right agent at the right time, improving task completion and reducing friction.
Try this:
Ask Copilot Chat to perform a task that aligns with one of your installed agents.
Select the recommended agent when it appears in the chat.
Continue the conversation using the agent's specialized capabilities.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Increases utilization of installed agents and improves workflow efficiency.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to find the right tool without remembering agent names.

Scatter image effect
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
We’re introducing a new Scatter image effect that helps users quickly apply a modern, stylized look to AI‑generated or uploaded images.
Roadmap ID:
537288
Details:
What changed:
The image editor in Copilot Chat and the Create module now includes a Scatter effect. This effect adds a dynamic, dispersed visual style to images, giving users more creative options than before.
Why:
Users asked for more built‑in creative effects to help them produce unique visuals without needing external editing tools.
Try this:
Generate an image in Chat, click the image to open Editor and apply the Scatter effect to give it a more artistic look.
Use the Scatter effect in the Create module to enhance visuals for presentations or social posts.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Expands creative capabilities directly within Microsoft 365 workflows, reducing the need for third‑party tools.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to create visually distinctive images with minimal effort.

Expanded AI skill inferencing for E3 and E5 users
[Windows, Web]
This update expands AI‑powered skill inferencing to Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 users, helping organizations keep user profiles more accurate and up to date.
Roadmap ID
:
548643
Details:
What changed:
AI‑powered skill inferencing, previously available only to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva licensed users, can now be enabled for Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 users. Admins can turn this capability on directly in the Microsoft 365 admin center. When enabled, AI automatically identifies and updates skills on users’ Microsoft 365 profiles based on work activity from the Microsoft Graph. This control is available to tenants with Copilot licenses.
Why:
Organizations asked for broader access to AI‑powered skill updates so they could maintain more complete and accurate user profiles across their workforce. Expanding this capability helps teams surface expertise more easily and improves profile data quality.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 admin center and review the People Skills settings.
Turn on AI‑powered skill inferencing for Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 users.
Inform users that their profiles may begin updating automatically based on their work activity.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves organizational visibility into employee skills, making it easier to identify expertise and support workforce planning.
Personal impact:
Helps users keep their profiles current without manual updates, making their expertise easier for colleagues to discover.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Manage your skills library in People Skills

Chat History filtering experience refresh
This update refreshes the Chat History filtering experience to make it easier to find past conversations and clear filters when needed.
Roadmap ID:
543423
Details:
What changed:
The filtering interface on the Chat History landing page has been simplified to help users locate conversations more quickly. The updated design makes filters easier to apply and provides a clearer way to remove them, reducing the chance of getting stuck in a filtered view.
Why:
Users asked for a more intuitive filtering experience so they could navigate their chat history with less effort and avoid confusion when filters were active.
Try this:
Open the Chat History page and apply a filter to narrow your results.
Select the clear option to remove all filters and return to the full list.
Switch between filter types to see how the simplified layout improves navigation.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams retrieve past conversations faster, improving productivity and reducing time spent searching for information.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for individuals to manage and revisit their own chat history.

Summarize and explain PDFs with Copilot in Microsoft Edge
[Web]
Microsoft Edge expands its built‑in PDF reader with new Copilot actions that help you quickly summarize or explain PDF content directly in the browser.
Roadmap ID:
498641
Details:
What changed:
The existing Ask Copilot experience in the Microsoft Edge PDF reader now includes two additional actions—Summarize and Explain—that let you generate a concise overview or simplify complex sections of a PDF or selected content. These actions follow the same enterprise controls and policies already applied to Copilot in Edge.
Why:
Reviewing long or complex PDFs often requires extra time and context switching. This update makes it easier to understand key points or technical language without leaving the PDF reader or copying content into another tool.
Try this:
Open a PDF in Microsoft Edge and select Summarize to get a quick overview of the document.
Select a paragraph or section and choose Explain to simplify complex language or concepts.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams review documents faster and stay within existing enterprise controls while using Copilot in Edge.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to understand lengthy or technical PDFs without interrupting your workflow.

Ask Copilot directly from the Microsoft Edge address bar
[Web]
Microsoft Edge lets users send a search query from the address bar directly to Copilot to receive a synthesized, more targeted answer.
Roadmap ID:
493287
Details:
What changed:
When users type a search query in the Microsoft Edge address bar, they can choose to ask Copilot instead of running a standard search, enabling Copilot to generate a focused response based on web content and, for eligible users, work content.
Why:
Switching between search results and separate AI tools can interrupt workflow. This update allows users to move from intent to answer in one step, directly from the address bar.
Try this:
Type a question or topic in the Edge address bar and select Ask Copilot.
Use Copilot’s response to quickly understand a topic before refining or acting on the result.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams find relevant information faster by combining search and AI responses in a single, policy‑governed experience within Microsoft Edge.
Personal impact:
Reduces time spent scanning search results by delivering clearer, synthesized answers directly from the address bar.

Scope Copilot Chat prompts to Teams channels with Context IQ
[Web]
You can now search for and select Microsoft Teams channels in Context IQ to ground Copilot Chat prompts in the conversations and content that matter most.
Roadmap ID:
429645
Details:
What changed:
Context IQ now allows you to search for and select Microsoft Teams channels when creating prompts in Copilot Chat, so responses are grounded in a specific channel instead of across all Teams content.
Why:
Users asked for more precise ways to focus Copilot Chat on relevant team conversations and reduce noise from unrelated channels.
Try this:
Open Copilot Chat and start a new prompt.
Use the Context IQ menu to search for and select a Teams channel.
Ask a question to get responses grounded in that channel’s conversations.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves response relevance and reduces time spent searching across multiple Teams channels.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to get accurate, channel-specific answers without manual filtering.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Using Context IQ to refer to specific files, people, and more in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat

Connect Copilot with Shortcut to manage agile development workflows
[Web]
Users can connect Microsoft 365 Copilot with Shortcut to manage agile development workflows using the Copilot Connector.
Roadmap ID:
515178
Details:
What changed:
Users can now integrate Shortcut as a data source for Microsoft 365 Copilot. This enables Copilot to retrieve, summarize, and assist with agile development tasks directly from Shortcut project data.
Why:
Teams using Shortcut for product and engineering work can now bring their workflow data into Copilot to streamline task updates and planning. -- incorrect. find new.
Try this:
Open Copilot and ask for a summary of active Shortcut stories.
Request an overview of recent team progress pulled from Shortcut.
Use Copilot to identify blockers based on Shortcut task data.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams maintain visibility into engineering work without switching tools.
Personal impact:
Makes daily task reviews faster and easier.

Connect Copilot to Amazon S3 document repositories
[Web]
Users can connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Amazon S3 so Copilot can access structured document repositories through a Copilot connector.
Roadmap ID:
513285
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot can now connect to Amazon S3 using a Copilot connector, which makes structured documents stored in S3 available in Copilot experiences.
Why:
Many organizations store important documents in Amazon S3 and want Copilot to reference that content without moving or duplicating data.
Try this:
Configure the Amazon S3 Copilot connector for your organization.
Ask Copilot to find or summarize documents stored in connected Amazon S3 repositories.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Enables teams to access Amazon S3 content directly in Copilot workflows, reducing context switching and manual searches.
Personal impact:
Helps individuals find and reference documents stored in Amazon S3 more quickly using natural language.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Deploy the Amazon S3 Copilot connector

Edit with Copilot in Excel to enhance your productivity (formerly Agent Mode)
[Windows, Web, Mac]
Edit with Copilot in Excel to build and change workbooks, using Excel tools like tables, charts, PivotTables, and formulas to complete complex data tasks faster.
Roadmap IDs:
542182
,
527835
Details:
What changed:
A new option is available in Copilot in Excel that enables you to edit your workbook through chat. You can use Copilot as an assistant to create and make changes by describing what you want to do through chat.
Why:
This change reduces the need to switch between manual steps and back-and-forth requests, which can help you move through data modeling and analysis with less effort.
Try this:
Open Copilot chat in Excel and see "Let's edit together" welcome message.
If you don't see the message, then go to the tools menu and select "Edit with Copilot".
Describe what you'd like to do in the chat. For example, "Build an expense tracking template, then add formulas for variance calculations."
Business impact:
Helps teams complete complex models and reports faster by reducing manual steps in Excel workflows.
Personal impact:
Saves you time by letting Copilot perform multi-step workbook updates while you stay focused on insights.

Edit images in PowerPoint with Designer Editor
[Windows, Web, Mac]
PowerPoint now includes the Designer Editor for image editing, giving you a modern, intuitive way to refine images directly on your slides without leaving PowerPoint.
Details:
What changed:
You can now use PowerPoint’s new AI-powered image editing capabilities to perform tasks such as improving image resolution, removing backgrounds, and moving image elements with generative AI—all directly within your presentation.
Why:
Creating polished slides often requires quick image adjustments, and switching tools slows down the workflow. This change keeps image editing within PowerPoint so you can stay focused on your presentation.
Try this:
Select an image on a slide and open the Designer Editor to refine visuals directly in PowerPoint.
Remove distracting backgrounds from photos before placing them into layouts.
Add text annotations with cool text effects.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams create more polished presentations faster by reducing the need to switch tools for image editing.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to enhance slide visuals quickly, helping your presentations look more professional with less effort.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Edit pictures

Expanded AI skill inferencing for E3 and E5 users
[Windows, Web]
This update expands AI-powered skill inferencing to Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 users, helping organizations keep user profiles more accurate and up to date.
Roadmap ID
:
548643
Details:
What changed:
AI-powered skill inferencing, previously available only to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva licensed users, can now be enabled for Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 users. Admins can turn this capability on directly in the Microsoft 365 admin center. When enabled, AI automatically identifies and updates skills on users' Microsoft 365 profiles based on work activity from the Microsoft Graph. This control is available to tenants with Copilot licenses.
Why:
Organizations asked for broader access to AI-powered skill updates so they could maintain more complete and accurate user profiles across their workforce. Expanding this capability helps teams surface expertise more easily and improves profile data quality.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 admin center and review the People Skills settings.
Turn on AI-powered skill inferencing for Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 users.
Inform users that their profiles may begin updating automatically based on their work activity.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves organizational visibility into employee skills, making it easier to identify expertise and support workforce planning.
Personal impact:
Helps users keep their profiles current without manual updates, making their expertise easier for colleagues to discover.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Manage your skills library in People Skills

Summarize and explain PDFs with Copilot in Microsoft Edge
[Web]
Microsoft Edge expands its built-in PDF reader with new Copilot actions that help you quickly summarize or explain PDF content directly in the browser.
Roadmap ID:
498641
Details:
What changed:
The existing Ask Copilot experience in the Microsoft Edge PDF reader now includes two additional actions-Summarize and Explain-that let you generate a concise overview or simplify complex sections of a PDF or selected content. These actions follow the same enterprise controls and policies already applied to Copilot in Edge.
Why:
Reviewing long or complex PDFs often requires extra time and context switching. This update makes it easier to understand key points or technical language without leaving the PDF reader or copying content into another tool.
Try this:
Open a PDF in Microsoft Edge and select Summarize to get a quick overview of the document.
Select a paragraph or section and choose Explain to simplify complex language or concepts.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams review documents faster and stay within existing enterprise controls while using Copilot in Edge.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to understand lengthy or technical PDFs without interrupting your workflow.

Edit images in PowerPoint with Designer Editor
[Windows, Web, Mac]
PowerPoint now includes the Designer Editor for image editing, giving you a modern, intuitive way to refine images directly on your slides without leaving PowerPoint.
Details:
What changed:
You can now use PowerPoint's new AI-powered image editing capabilities to perform tasks such as improving image resolution, removing backgrounds, and moving image elements with generative AI-all directly within your presentation.
Why:
Creating polished slides often requires quick image adjustments, and switching tools slows down the workflow. This change keeps image editing within PowerPoint so you can stay focused on your presentation.
Try this:
Select an image on a slide and open the Designer Editor to refine visuals directly in PowerPoint.
Remove distracting backgrounds from photos before placing them into layouts.
Add text annotations with cool text effects.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams create more polished presentations faster by reducing the need to switch tools for image editing.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to enhance slide visuals quickly, helping your presentations look more professional with less effort.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Edit pictures

Connect Copilot with Monday.com to track work and team progress
[Web]
Users can connect Microsoft 365 Copilot with Monday.com to track work and team progress using the Copilot Connector.
Roadmap ID:
515177
Details:
What changed:
Copilot can now pull data from Monday.com boards, tasks, and workflows. This allows users to review team progress and updates directly through Copilot.
Why:
This integration supports teams that rely on Monday.com by bringing their work data into Copilot for easier updates and insights.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to summarize key Monday.com tasks for your team.
Request a list of items that are overdue or blocked.
Generate a status update based on Monday.com board activity.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces context switching and improves clarity of work tracking.
Personal impact:
Makes task reviews and updates more efficient.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot connectors overview

Connect Copilot with WordPress.com and WordPress.org
[Web]
Users can connect Copilot with WordPress.com and WordPress.org to retrieve, summarize, and analyze site content using the Copilot Connector.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot can now pull posts, pages, and site content from WordPress installations, making it easier to analyze or repurpose web content.
Why:
The integration helps teams working with large content libraries stay informed and reuse content efficiently.
Try this:
Ask Copilot for a summary of recent posts from your WordPress site.
Retrieve key themes across published articles.
Request an analysis of content performance patterns.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Supports content teams by improving visibility into site content.
Personal impact:
Simplifies reviewing and reusing website material.

Connect Copilot with Azure File Share
[Web]
Users can connect Copilot with Azure File Share to manage and work with their files using the Copilot Connector.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot can now retrieve and summarize files stored in Azure File Share, providing insights without requiring users to open each file individually.
Why:
This integration helps organizations using Azure File Share bring their structured content into Copilot for easier processing.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to list recent files added to Azure File Share.
Request summaries of documents stored there.
Retrieve key updates from a specific folder.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams better use their Azure‑hosted content.
Personal impact:
Makes finding and understanding files faster.

Connect Copilot with Veeva
[Web]
Users can connect Copilot with Veeva to access promotional materials, quality documents, and regulatory information using the Copilot Connector.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot can now retrieve and summarize approved content stored in Veeva Vault, including compliance and regulatory documents.
Why:
This supports life sciences teams that depend on Veeva for controlled content, helping them access accurate information quickly.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to summarize a regulatory document stored in Veeva.
Retrieve approved promotional content for a product.
Request key updates across quality documentation.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves access to validated documents for regulated workflows.
Personal impact:
Helps users stay compliant and informed.

Connect Copilot with Jira Data Center to manage engineering tasks
[Web]
Users can connect Microsoft 365 Copilot with Jira Data Center to track and manage engineering tasks using the Copilot Connector.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot can now retrieve issues, tasks, and updates from Jira Data Center. Users can analyze engineering progress and blockers directly in Copilot.
Why:
This helps engineering teams streamline updates and reduce the need to navigate multiple tools.
Try this:
Ask Copilot for a summary of Jira engineering issues.
Request insights on current blockers.
Generate a high‑level project update.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Provides clearer visibility into engineering workflows.
Personal impact:
Helps users stay organized and informed.

Out‑of‑box filter support for data sources in Copilot Search
[Web]
IT admins can customize filters for data sources in Copilot Search without additional development work.
Roadmap ID:
502534
Detailes:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot search now includes a dynamic filtering experience that surfaces data source–specific filters. When users select a source (such as Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Azure DevOps, Google Drive, Jira, or Confluence), relevant filters automatically appear in the right rail.
Why:
This gives users more precise control over search results by tailoring filters to the selected data source—without requiring any admin setup or changes to existing policies.
Try this:
Select a specific data source in Copilot search (e.g., Outlook or SharePoint).
Use the dynamically populated filters in the right rail to refine results.
Switch data sources to see filters update automatically based on context.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves search accuracy while reducing administrative overhead—no configuration or policy updates required.
Personal impact:
Helps users find relevant information faster with less manual refinement.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Data source-specific filters in search

Scope grounding for declarative agents to specific data sources
[Windows, Web]
Users can scope grounding for declarative agents to specific data sources.
Details:
What changed:
Users can now define which data sources a declarative agent draws from. This ensures more precise responses and reduces unnecessary information.
Why:
This gives users more control over how declarative agents use organizational data.
Try this:
Select a declarative agent where sources have been exposed or define sources in the manifest for your agent.
Limit grounding to a single repository for more focused results.
Test the agent’s output to confirm improved relevance.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves control over data usage and response accuracy.
Personal impact:
Helps users get answers that match their needs.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Declarative agent manifest example

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
Detailes:
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

Use Copilot to get a detailed and contextual explanation
[Web, Windows, Mac]
Users can select the "explain" option from the contextual menu that appears by right clicking on objects or content in PowerPoint to receive a detailed and contextual explanation.
Roadmap ID:
516565
Details:
What changed:
Copilot can now provide an explanation of any selected object in a presentation. This includes acronyms, individual text boxes, tables images, & entire slide. Previously, users needed to rely on external references or manual research to understand unclear content.
Why:
This feature helps users understand unfamiliar or complex information without leaving their presentation
Try this:
Select any text, table or slide, right click and choose “Explain".
Review the explanation without leaving PowerPoint
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams quickly understand unfamiliar content, reducing time spent researching and improving clarity in presentations.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to grasp the meaning of slide objects without switching apps.
Additional resources:
Blogs:
Get clarity on complex presentations with Explainer in PowerPoint

Steer presentation length, tone, style, and images with Copilot
[Web, Windows, Mac]
Users can adjust presentation length, narrative tone, slide style, and AI‑generated images when creating presentations with Copilot.
Roadmap ID:
513422
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now supports more granular controls for customization. Users can specify slide count, tone of messaging, stylistic preferences, and visual elements to better tailor their presentations.
Why:
This gives users more creative control and ensures presentations match the intended audience and purpose.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to shorten your presentation to five slides.
Set the tone to “professional” or “informal” as needed.
Request new AI‑generated images that match your theme.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams build polished presentations more efficiently.
Personal impact:
Gives individuals more flexibility and creative options.

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
Detailes:
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.

Out-of-box filter support for data sources in Copilot Search
[Web]
IT admins can customize filters for data sources in Copilot Search without additional development work.
Roadmap ID:
502534
Detailes:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot search now includes a dynamic filtering experience that surfaces data source-specific filters. When users select a source (such as Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Azure DevOps, Google Drive, Jira, or Confluence), relevant filters automatically appear in the right rail.
Why:
This gives users more precise control over search results by tailoring filters to the selected data source-without requiring any admin setup or changes to existing policies.
Try this:
Select a specific data source in Copilot search (e.g., Outlook or SharePoint).
Use the dynamically populated filters in the right rail to refine results.
Switch data sources to see filters update automatically based on context.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves search accuracy while reducing administrative overhead-no configuration or policy updates required.
Personal impact:
Helps users find relevant information faster with less manual refinement.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Data source-specific filters in search

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.
Detailes:
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.

Steer presentation length, tone, style, and images with Copilot
[Web, Windows, Mac]
Users can adjust presentation length, narrative tone, slide style, and AI-generated images when creating presentations with Copilot.
Roadmap ID:
513422
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now supports more granular controls for customization. Users can specify slide count, tone of messaging, stylistic preferences, and visual elements to better tailor their presentations.
Why:
This gives users more creative control and ensures presentations match the intended audience and purpose.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to shorten your presentation to five slides.
Set the tone to "professional" or "informal" as needed.
Request new AI-generated images that match your theme.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams build polished presentations more efficiently.
Personal impact:
Gives individuals more flexibility and creative options.

Out-of-box filter support for data sources in Copilot Search
[Web]
IT admins can customize filters for data sources in Copilot Search without additional development work.
Roadmap ID:
502534
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot search now includes a dynamic filtering experience that surfaces data source-specific filters. When users select a source (such as Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Azure DevOps, Google Drive, Jira, or Confluence), relevant filters automatically appear in the right rail.
Why:
This gives users more precise control over search results by tailoring filters to the selected data source-without requiring any admin setup or changes to existing policies.
Try this:
Select a specific data source in Copilot search (e.g., Outlook or SharePoint).
Use the dynamically populated filters in the right rail to refine results.
Switch data sources to see filters update automatically based on context.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves search accuracy while reducing administrative overhead-no configuration or policy updates required.
Personal impact:
Helps users find relevant information faster with less manual refinement.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Data source-specific filters in search

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.