Microsoft Copilot News & Updates
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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Reference an attached PowerPoint deck’s style when creating a new presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint
When creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode, you can reference an existing PowerPoint file, so Copilot applies its theme and styles to the new deck, keeping formatting consistent. GA date: March CY2026

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Infinite Scroll Chat History
Infinite scroll enables users to continuously browse older chat sessions by automatically loading additional conversations as they scroll. This creates a smoother, more modern chat history experience Product Release phase General Availability Release date March CY2026 Platform Web Cloud Instance Worldwide (Standard Mu…

Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention to prevent Microsoft 365 Copilot processing content with sensitivity labels supports all storage locations
The Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention policy to restrict Microsoft 365 Copilot processing sensitive files in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will now apply regardless of file storage location. Product Word Release phase General Availability Release date March CY2026 Platform Mac Cloud Instance Worldwide (Standard Mul…
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Agent Mode in PowerPoint
Agent Mode in PowerPoint lets you create, edit, and refine presentations through natural conversation, directly in your presentation. You can start a new presentation or build on an existing one, asking Copilot to generate slides, update content, improve layouts, and polish design—while preserving formatting, structur…
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Create executive summary slides with Agent Mode in PowerPoint
Generate an Executive Summary slide for your presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint. Copilot delivers a polished draft that highlights your key points and provides a clear, executive ready summary. GA date: March CY2026
OneDrive: Microsoft 365 Copilot in OneDrive
We're excited to bring M365 Copilot in OneDrive, a new unified Copilot chat experience designed to make working with your files simpler, smarter, and more seamless across Microsoft 365. GA date: April CY2026
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Create presentations with Work IQ using Agent Mode in PowerPoint
Now with Agent Mode in PowerPoint, you can create presentations based on your Work IQ. Build rich presentations without the heavy lift of finding all the right files, meetings, and emails to compose relevant slides. GA date: March CY2026
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Create executive summary slides with Agent Mode in PowerPoint
Generate an Executive Summary slide for your presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint. Copilot delivers a polished draft that highlights your key points and provides a clear, executive ready summary. GA date: March CY2026
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Attach and reference an image when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode.
You can now attach and reference an image when creating a presentation with Copilot using Agent Mode in PowerPoint. GA date: April CY2026

Introducing Surveys Agent and Copilot Chat in Microsoft Forms
Microsoft Forms will integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and Surveys Agent by March 2026, providing AI-driven form creation, editing, and analysis tools for licensed users. Features include AI suggestions, invitation drafting, and data insights, enabled by default with existing Copilot policies and no required admin…

Microsoft 365 Copilot: Scheduling with Copilot in classic Outlook for Windows
Microsoft 365 Copilot in classic Outlook for Windows will enable users with a Copilot license to schedule meetings via a new “Schedule with Copilot” option, automating availability checks, room booking, agenda drafting, and invitations. Public preview starts late January 2026; general availability begins early March 2…
Microsoft Clipchamp: Improved audio for Copilot AI-generated video projects
With a Microsoft365 Copilot license, Copilot AI-generated video projects have improved audio with realistic AI voiceover, professional sound effects, and enhanced audio mixing. GA date: June CY2026

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot Search Helps You Discover People
Now Copilot Search can return matching people for your broader people search queries. Allowing you to discover, disambiguate, and explore known and new people to contact. Discover Whether you’re looking for people with a specific skill like “Project leadership” or “Artificial Intelligence” Copilot Search can help you…

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot Chat in Outlook expands to reason over inbox, calendar, and enterprise data
Copilot Chat in Outlook expanding to support reasoning over a user’s entire inbox, calendar and other enterprise data for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat users (without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license) . Product Outlook Release phase General Availability Release date March CY2026 Platform Web Cloud Instance GCC, GCC High,…

Outlook: Copilot Chat available in shared and delegate mailboxes
Shared mailbox users and delegates with full access permission will now be able to access Copilot Chat, directly from their shared and delegate mailboxes in new Outlook. Product Outlook Release phase General Availability Release date March CY2026 Platform Web Cloud Instance Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Created 20…

Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Unified plus (+) menu
Microsoft 365 Copilot will introduce a unified plus (+) menu by late February 2026, consolidating grounding, tools, and sources into one menu for easier access. This change affects Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot users, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and improves workflow and discoverability.…

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copy Tables in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Users can now copy tables created in Copilot. Leverage Copilot to make your content better and use it anywhere you need to. Product Release phase General Availability Release date March CY2026 Platform Web Cloud Instance Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Created 2026-02-03 00:15:51Z Roadmap ID 553595 Roadmap Link http…
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Files in Copilot Chat
Currently, clicking on cited content in Copilot opens files outside of Copilot. With this new feature, content can be opened directly in Copilot Chat to make viewing documents more streamlined alongside chat. This change is not available on the Microsfot 365 Copilot mobile app or when using Copilot in Edge, Copilot in…
What’s New in Microsoft 365 Copilot | January 2026
Welcome to the January 2026 edition of What's New in Microsoft 365 Copilot! Every month, we highlight new features and enhancements to keep Microsoft 365 admins up to date with Copilot features that help your users be more productive and efficient in the apps they use every day. This month we have a special announceme…

Microsoft 365 Copilot: Researcher agent output formats
Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher agent will add new export formats—PowerPoint, PDF, Infographic, and Audio overview—and improve existing Word and Pages export UX. The rollout starts February 2026, completes by December 2027, requires no admin action, and won’t impact current workflows. Introduction We’re adding new…

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Surveys Agent and Copilot Chat in Microsoft Forms
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is now integrated in Microsoft Forms, including enabling the Surveys Agent from within Forms. Surveys Agent provides specialized capabilities to help with your form – from recommending and applying improvements to your form or quiz, to helping draft and send invitations, to analyzing your re…

Open PDFs within Copilot
Starting mid-February 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot will open PDFs directly within its interface by default, enhancing user experience without requiring admin changes. This applies to all licensed Copilot users, with existing PDF policies remaining in effect. No action is needed, though notifying support teams is option…

Microsoft Copilot Studio – Dynamic filtering for Knowledge Sources
We are announcing the ability to filter which knowledge sources agents can access in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on February 28, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables you to streamline workflows and optimize response relevance by filtering the knowledge sources…