Microsoft Teams will soon feature a Facilitator agent that takes real-time notes during meetings, allowing for seamless co-authoring and collaboration. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, will be available globally from mid to late September 2025. Admins can control its availability, and it includes security and compliance measures through Microsoft Purview.

Microsoft Copilot in Teams will soon provide intelligent meeting recaps that include content shared on screen, enhancing the summary's richness. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, will be available for various platforms by mid-September 2025, with no admin controls needed. No compliance considerations identified.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Search, an AI-powered search experience, will be generally available mid-July 2025 for eligible users. It integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot app across platforms, leveraging Microsoft Graph and connectors for personalized, context-aware answers. Review documentation and ensure proper licensing. Compliance considerations include data processing and AI capabilities.

Microsoft 365 Copilot can now generate audio overviews of documents, meetings, and files, available in OneDrive, Teams, Word, and Copilot Notebooks. Users can customize the audio format and style. This feature will roll out in May and June 2025 for English only. Update training and documentation as needed.

Multiple account access to Copilot in Microsoft 365 desktop and mobile apps will be available starting in March 2025, with completion expected by early July 2025. Cloud Policy to manage this feature will be available by late January 2025. For more information, see the provided link.

Realtime voice is now available in M365 Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot, starting early August 2025. This feature allows users to interact with Copilot using voice for a more natural, hands-free experience. It will be on by default, requiring no admin configuration. Notify users and update documentation.

Microsoft 365 Copilot will retire the Visual Creator agent in Copilot Chat by late July 2025. Users can continue generating images in Copilot Chat and use the Create module in Microsoft 365 Copilot for broader content creation. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about this change.

Copilot users in a multi-tenant organization can now access intelligent meeting recaps from the hosting tenant. The rollout starts in early August 2025 and completes by late August 2025. No action is required from admins or users. For more details, refer to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 488298.

Microsoft will no longer pre-install the Visual Creator agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat starting mid-July 2025. Users can still generate images in Copilot Chat and use the Create experience for broader content creation. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.

The Researcher agent in the Microsoft 365 Copilot Prompt Box will be generally available starting July 18, 2025. It integrates deep research capabilities into Microsoft 365 apps, enhancing efficiency for complex research tasks. No admin action is required, but management is possible via the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to upload files as knowledge sources and enable admins to manage these agents. The rollout starts mid-June 2025 and completes by mid-July 2025. Supported file types include docx, pptx, pdf, txt, csv, and xlsx. Sensitivity labels will be applied to agents. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Clipchamp introduces AI-powered video creation with Clipchamp Copilot for work, allowing users to generate and edit video projects using prompts. The feature, available on the Microsoft 365 Copilot plan, will roll out from mid-April to early June 2025. Videos are saved in OneDrive and count towards the user's quota.

Microsoft 365 Copilot: People Skills will be available starting in June 2025, offering skill inferencing and a customizable skills library to enhance user profiles and organizational insights. It includes personalized skills in Microsoft 365 experiences and a Skill Discovery agent for employees and leaders. Setup is quick via the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Image generation in Microsoft 365 Copilot will be generally available from late June to late July 2025. Users with a Copilot license can generate images within Microsoft 365 apps. No admin action is required, but informing users and updating documentation is recommended. Compliance considerations involve AI data processing and interaction.

Microsoft 365 Copilot app's Wave 2 Spring release updates for unlicensed users include a refreshed navigation pane, simplified Copilot Chat experience, and an Agent Store. The rollout begins mid-May 2025 for targeted release and late May 2025 for general availability. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.

Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Outlook are delayed. Targeted Release is now planned for late May 2025, and General Availability for early June 2025. Agents will appear in the right-side panel of Outlook, allowing customization. Admins can manage these agents in the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Microsoft 365 Copilot app updates for licensed users include Copilot Search, Agent Store, simplified chat, updated Create experience, Copilot Notebooks, and improved memory and personalization. Rollout begins mid-May 2025 for targeted release and late May 2025 for general availability. No admin action required, but user notification is recommended.

Enhanced agent discovery is being rolled out in the Copilot app via the Agent Store for Microsoft 365 and Teams. The rollout starts in late May 2025 and completes by early June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified. Access can be managed in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

Microsoft is simplifying the default pinning configuration for Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 apps, impacting users without a Copilot license. The default will change from prompting users to pin to automatically pinning Copilot Chat. This rollout begins May 1, 2025. Users can unpin Copilot Chat if desired.

Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon offer a new license request feature and self-service purchase option for various Microsoft 365 plans. Admins can manage license requests and self-service purchases in the admin center. The rollout begins in late March 2025 and completes by late May 2025. Existing self-service purchase settings will be honored.

Microsoft Outlook's "Prioritize my Inbox" by Microsoft 365 Copilot will roll out in April 2025 for new Outlook for Windows and web in English. Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses can opt-in to prioritize emails. The feature is limited to the main inbox and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No preparation is needed.

Upcoming changes to M365 Copilot Chat include integration with SafeLinks for URL protection, native time-of-click URL reputation checks, and the cessation of hyperlink redaction. Rollout begins in late March 2025 and completes by late May 2025. These updates enhance link security in chat responses.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will support new file types (CAD, ZIP, MP4) starting late July 2025, enhancing search relevance and accuracy. No user action is required; the update is backend-only. Users need appropriate Microsoft 365 licenses. Compliance considerations include changes in data processing and AI capabilities.

Starting mid-March 2025, Microsoft Copilot in Edge will support page summarization and contextual queries in the "Work" tab of Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and can be managed via the EdgeEntraCopilotPageContext policy. The rollout will complete by early August 2025.

New prompt categories will be available in the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard within Microsoft Viva Insights, including "Ask and find," "Catch up," "Draft and brainstorm," and "Other." The rollout will occur mid-to-late July 2025. No admin action is required, but organizations should notify users and update documentation.

We're integrating the Researcher Agent into Copilot Notebooks, enabling complex research across enterprise data sources using OpenAI’s model. Rollout starts late July 2025 and ends late August 2025. No action needed, but inform users of the enhanced research capabilities. Compliance considerations include data access and AI/ML interactions.

Updated timeline for new AI data access roles in Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management. Public preview starts mid-June 2025, general availability by late September 2025. A Purview license is required. Review and update user permissions accordingly. No admin action needed before rollout. More details [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/ai-microsoft-purview-permissions).

A new setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center allows admins to pin the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to the Windows taskbar for easier access. This setting, off by default, applies to Intune-managed Windows 10 and 11 devices. It will roll out starting at the end of July.

Admins can upload custom dictionaries for Microsoft Teams meeting transcripts to improve recognition of tenant-specific terminology. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available for Teams on various platforms. Rollout starts in June 2025 for targeted release and mid-July 2025 for general availability.

Microsoft is introducing a feature in Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management allowing admins to bypass retention policies and delete content from OneDrive and SharePoint before retention periods expire. This feature, available from August 2025, requires specific admin roles and supports managing Copilot-related artifacts independently. Compliance and role configuration updates are necessary.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote has been delayed. It will be available in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for users with and without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Admins should adjust settings to "Pin" for non-licensed users to access Copilot Chat.

A new declarative agent control allows developers to prioritize curated knowledge sources over internal agent knowledge, improving response alignment and trust. Available now, it affects developers using Agent Builder or Teams Toolkit. No admin action is required; developers should start using the new control.

Microsoft SharePoint agents will integrate Viva Connections cards into conversations, allowing users to interact with them directly. Public preview starts in late March 2025, with general availability in late September 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.

The Interpreter agent in Teams meetings allows real-time speech-to-speech interpretation, enabling users to speak and listen in their preferred language. Users can choose voice preferences and adjust audio settings. The feature is rolling out from early June to late July 2025 and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

Microsoft Copilot Pages will introduce a new .page file extension, identical in functionality to the .loop extension but with a different name and icon. Rollout starts mid-July 2025 and completes by early August 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended.

Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac will introduce a Copilot feature in late July 2025, allowing users to generate and insert new topic ideas and slides into existing presentations. This feature ensures design consistency and enhances productivity. No admin action is required, but informing users and updating training materials is recommended.

Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop will introduce a new Copilot feature in late July 2025, allowing users to generate and insert new topics and slides that match the existing presentation's style. No admin action is required, but informing users and updating training materials is recommended.

Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot feature that allows users to generate and insert new topic-specific slides matching their presentation's design. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 license, will be available worldwide starting in late July 2025. No admin action is needed before rollout.

Microsoft is enhancing Copilot in classic Outlook for Windows to summarize email attachments (PDF, Word, PowerPoint) directly in the reading pane. This feature, available by late August 2025, requires no admin action and is on by default. It affects users licensed for Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Microsoft 365 Copilot now includes Viva Engage discussion posts from public communities and Storylines as grounding sources, enhancing contextually relevant responses. This feature, rolling out from June to August 2025, requires no admin action and does not include private content. Review Viva Engage configurations and notify relevant parties.

Expanded Copilot in Viva Engage will transform into a personalized AI companion, offering new capabilities like Community Catch-Up, Information Discovery, and Recall. Rollout begins end of July 2025 and completes by end of August 2025. Only users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will access these features.

Starting July 16, 2025, the Researcher agent will be available in Word for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users, combining OpenAI’s research model with Copilot’s capabilities. The rollout completes by August 14, 2025, and supports 37 languages. No admin action is required. Compliance considerations are noted.

Microsoft SharePoint is introducing a new FAQ web part powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot, available late June 2025 for targeted release and mid-July 2025 for general availability. Creating and editing require a Copilot license, while viewing does not. The feature will automatically generate FAQ content, supporting Event, Product, and Policy types.

Users can reference Excel files when creating presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and applies to PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and the web. The rollout starts mid-July 2025 and completes by late August 2025. No admin action is required.

Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 now allows users to select meeting series from the Calendar Insights Queue for prompts, enhancing context and productivity. This feature is rolling out worldwide and will be completed by late July 2025. No admin action or preparation is required. Compliance considerations include changes in data processing and AI capabilities.

Dialogs/Task Module support is now generally available in Microsoft Copilot Agents, enabling richer, interactive experiences through URL-based modals using iFrames. This feature allows users to complete tasks within the Copilot canvas and requires developer implementation. Ensure plugins are updated and review the provided guidance for implementation.

Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon offer AI-generated audio overviews for Word documents, PDF files, and Teams meeting recordings stored in OneDrive. This feature will be available on both web and mobile platforms, requiring a Copilot license. Rollout begins in May 2025 for web and July 2025 for mobile.

A new Message consumption usage report for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will be introduced in the admin center to help manage metered consumption costs. It includes detailed metrics and alerts for high usage. The preview starts in May 2025, with general availability in September 2025. No admin action is required for the rollout.

Agent management is moving from the Integrated apps page to a new Agents & connectors page under Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This update will roll out from mid-July to late August 2025, enhancing visibility and control. Inform IT admins and update internal documentation accordingly.

Copilot Chat now offers improved search refinement in the CIQ Menu File Tab with File Type Filters and People Refiners, enhancing file search efficiency. The rollout is expected to complete by late July 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users is recommended.

Microsoft is introducing two new ways to access Microsoft 365 Copilot in Microsoft Edge for Business: via the context menu and Find on Page integration. These features will be available by late July 2025 and will enhance productivity. No admin action is required, but reviewing DLP and notifying users is recommended.

Users will be able to search and select Teams Chats in Context IQ to scope prompts in BizChat. The rollout will start in late July 2025 and complete by early August 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended. More details will be available upon release.

Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. This feature will roll out from late July to late August 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed. A Copilot license is needed.

Copilot enabled users can now share call summaries from the transfer panel, with context shown in notifications and during calls. This feature requires a Copilot license and will roll out from early June to early July 2025. Update training and documentation as needed. No admin configuration required.

Microsoft 365 Copilot app for iOS and Android will introduce an Agent Store, allowing users to acquire agents directly from the mobile app starting mid-July 2025. This update requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will respect admin policies. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Updated timeline: Starting August 2025, users can share Microsoft Teams apps or agents from their profile or the Teams side panel. This applies to Teams for Windows, Mac, and web. No Copilot license required. Rollout will be automatic, and no admin action is needed. Notify users and update documentation.

Copilot in Teams admin center is available in Public Preview, rolling out from June to July 2025. Admins with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will automatically have access, enabling natural language management of Teams and Microsoft 365 settings. No additional licensing or action is required, but access can be disabled or restricted via security groups.

New Microsoft Teams notifications for Microsoft Copilot Academy users will inform them about new courses starting late June 2025. Requires Teams, Viva Learning, and Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses. Notifications will appear in the Teams Activity feed and are on by default. No admin action needed. More info available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/learning/academy-copilot).

Copilot Dashboard users can now view updated metrics reflecting summarized and recapped meeting activities, replacing previous metrics. These updates will be rolled out from late July 2025 to late October 2025. Users will see increased values in Copilot Assisted Hours and new metrics for meetings recapped. No changes to eligibility criteria are required.

Introducing the Meeting Audio Overview, an AI feature that summarizes key topics from Teams meetings into audio. It supports multiple platforms and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Rollout starts mid-August 2025 for targeted release and late August 2025 for general availability. No administrative policy is needed.

Enhanced agent discovery is rolling out via the App Store in Teams, Microsoft 365, and Outlook, allowing users to view the entire catalog of agents regardless of their Microsoft 365 Copilot license status. This rollout will be completed by mid-July 2025. No additional admin configuration is needed.

Microsoft PowerPoint will soon allow users to create presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot using their organization's brand images via an organizational asset library (OAL) in SharePoint or a Templafy library. Rollout starts in early June 2025 and completes by late July 2025. Admins need to configure these libraries for users.

Data security and compliance capabilities for generative AI applications in Microsoft Purview will transition to a pay-as-you-go pricing model starting May 1, 2025. This affects features like Data Lifecycle Management, eDiscovery, and Communication Compliance. To use these features, link an Azure subscription. General availability begins in late June 2025.

Microsoft 365 Copilot customers now have SharePoint Advanced Management capabilities. This feature is available globally and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Admins should review the oversharing baseline report via SharePoint Online PowerShell and take recommended remedial actions. Review configurations and notify admins about this change.

New file format support for SharePoint Online Content AI document translation includes Markdown, web archive, open formats, structured data, and localization formats. This update, rolling out in mid-July 2025, enables broader translation capabilities and reduces manual effort. No admin action is required.

Users will soon be able to create PowerPoint presentations with Microsoft Copilot from the Backstage view. This feature requires Microsoft 365 and Copilot 365 licenses. Rollout starts in June 2025, with general availability by early July 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended.

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 introduces the Scheduled prompts feature, allowing users to automate prompts. Key updates include the removal of the Power Automate license requirement and no changes needed for DLP policies. General availability began in early June 2025. Admins can manage this feature via the Optional Connected Experiences setting.

Microsoft Viva Insights will roll out a unified Copilot Analytics experience for Copilot Dashboard users and Viva Insights analysts from late June to mid-July 2025. This update will migrate existing settings and provide new reporting capabilities. No action is required from admins, but they may update policies and training.

AI Notes in Microsoft Teams chats will be removed from public preview by the end of June 2025. Users will no longer see the AI Notes entry point in the chat header. Organizations should inform users about this change.

Microsoft 365 Copilot BizChat will soon allow users to use CIQ to ground prompts with third-party data from Microsoft Graph Connectors. The rollout will start in early July 2025 and complete by early August 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified about this change.

Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to search for and select Microsoft SharePoint sites using Context IQ when writing prompts. This feature will roll out from late July 2025 to early August 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about the change.

Access recently used SharePoint agents directly within the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, starting mid-July 2025. This feature aims to reduce context switching and improve productivity. Admins can manage agents by deleting the corresponding .agent files. Update training materials and review SharePoint agent management practices.

Copilot Notebooks will soon be available on Microsoft 365 mobile apps for iOS and Android, enhancing mobile productivity. Users can access and interact with their notebooks, create new chats, and open pages and references. The rollout starts mid-June 2025 and completes by mid-July 2025. No admin action is required.

Microsoft PowerPoint will introduce a feature allowing users to rephrase text using natural language prompts via Microsoft 365 Copilot, starting July 2025. A Copilot license is required. The feature will be available on Windows, Mac, and web versions, and will be enabled by default without needing admin action.

New admin controls for Microsoft 365 Copilot Search will allow IT admins to configure and customize search experiences. This feature, requiring a Copilot license, will enhance information discoverability and productivity. It will roll out globally from early to mid-July 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Microsoft 365 Copilot app for Mac will be available for download in late June 2025. Mac users can access AI-powered tools directly from the Dock. The app does not replace the web version. Organizations should prepare communications and update documentation for users.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will be accessible from the Teams chat list for users without a Copilot license starting June 30, 2025. This new entry point simplifies navigation without changing default pinning behavior. No action is required, but informing users about this update is recommended.

Microsoft 365 admins can now set up Pay-as-you-go billing for SharePoint Agents via the Copilot Control System starting early June 2025. This allows departmental billing and precise cost management. Admins need to disable legacy tenant-level billing, create new billing policies, and connect them to SharePoint Agents.

Microsoft Viva Pulse will introduce a new delegation feature in mid-July 2025, allowing users to assign delegates to manage Pulse surveys on their behalf. This feature supports roles like executive assistants and chiefs of staff. Delegation is enabled by default and can be managed at various levels. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Microsoft 365 Copilot responses in Teams meetings can be shared to Word or Excel via an "Open in" button, starting May 2025. This feature is triggered by long responses or tables and respects meeting policies and sensitivity labels. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended.

Users will be able to stop Copilot while it is generating a response. The rollout will start in late May 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-May 2025 for General Availability, completing by late June 2025. Update documentation if necessary.

PowerPoint's Copilot will create a new presentation in a separate file from an existing one, preserving the original. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 license and applies to Windows desktop, Mac, and Web. Rollout starts in May 2025 and completes by June 2025. Update your training and documentation accordingly.

Copilot is expanding to mobile, allowing users to prepare for meetings on the go by summarizing key content. The rollout will occur from early to late July 2025, requiring no admin action but user notification and documentation updates.

Account switching for the Copilot chat tab on iOS and Android will be available starting early July 2025. Users can switch accounts by swiping left to open the navigation. This update requires no admin action but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.

Admins can pin Copilot agents for their entire tenant or specific users/groups, enhancing discoverability and engagement. The rollout will occur from early to mid-July 2025. Admins should prepare by planning which agents to pin and monitoring user feedback to optimize deployment.

Graph connectors are now available in the Copilot tab with a new connector gallery look. The rollout will start in late June 2025 and complete by late July 2025. The connectors are relocated for better accessibility and enhanced with improved discoverability, search functionality, and clearer descriptions.

Copilot now allows scheduling meetings directly from email threads by analyzing the conversation and creating invitations with pre-filled details. This feature will roll out globally from July to August 2025, requiring no admin action but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.

Microsoft Teams is introducing interactive agents for meetings and 1-on-1 calls, allowing users to engage with agents privately or in groups with zero-state prompts and history support. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, will be available by default for Teams on Windows, Mac, and web. The rollout begins in June 2025.

Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android introduces a new priority view highlighting important emails and those needing replies, available from late June 2025 to late December 2025. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. Users can enable this feature in Outlook settings and customize the view. No admin action is needed.

Microsoft Planner will soon preview a web search capability in the Project Manager Agent (PMA), allowing real-time web information integration into tasks. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will roll out from June to July 2025. No admin action is needed before rollout, but review configurations and notify users.

Microsoft 365 Copilot: People Skills is now generally available, enhancing user experience with AI-generated skill profiles, a customizable skills library, and skills-driven features across Microsoft 365 apps. The rollout requires no admin action and will be completed by mid-June 2025. Organizations can notify users and update documentation accordingly.

Users will soon access Microsoft 365 Copilot agents from the Edge sidebar, starting late June 2025. Agents must be added beforehand as new agents cannot be created or searched in the sidebar. The rollout requires no admin action and aims to enhance user focus by integrating agents into the browser.

Analyst and Researcher agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot-licensed users will be generally available starting May 30, 2025. These agents offer advanced research and data analysis capabilities. They will be accessible globally, managed via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and available in multiple languages. No additional admin action is required.

Microsoft PowerPoint users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will soon be able to reference PDF files when creating presentations. The rollout will occur from early June to late June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified and documentation updated. This feature applies to PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and the web.

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 will automatically generate a summary at the top of Word documents upon opening. This feature, rolling out from late August 2024 to late June 2025, includes a collapsible UI for the summary and requires no admin action. Users should be informed and documentation updated.

A new Copilot Headlines report for Advanced Insights will be available from mid-April 2024 to early July 2025. It scans for unexpected Copilot usage and collaboration changes. Analysts can customize the report and use dynamic internal benchmarks. Admins can disable access for non-global partitions if needed.

Users will be able to reference Microsoft Teams meetings when creating presentations with Copilot in PowerPoint. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and web versions starting late July 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Microsoft Teams is releasing a feature allowing users to use Copilot during live calls without retaining transcripts or audio recordings. This will roll out in July 2025. Admins will have settings to configure this feature. Post-call functions like recaps will not be available.

Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon support custom engine agents, allowing organizations to create specialized agents using any large language model or toolchain. The rollout begins in February 2025 for public preview and will be generally available by July 2025. Admins can deploy and manage these agents via the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Microsoft Viva Insights will soon allow leaders to use Microsoft 365 Copilot to explore team skills insights via natural language prompts, generating dynamic visual reports. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license or a Viva Insights subscription and will be available by default starting mid-June 2025.

Microsoft 365 Admins can configure Frontier features for end users to access experimental AI features before general availability in May 2025. Users need an active Copilot license and must be added to a Microsoft Entra ID group. Configuration varies for desktop, web, and mobile products, with specific controls in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon enhance its chat experience with improved search refinement in the CIQ menu "Files" tab, including a "File type" filter and "People" refiners. This update is rolling out from late June 2025 to mid-July 2025 and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. No admin action is needed.

Out-of-the-box agents in Microsoft 365 apps and Copilot Chat automate tasks and enhance productivity. New updates include the Skills agent (June 2025), Interpreter (public preview), Facilitator (public preview), and Project Manager (public preview). Users need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Admins can manage access and configurations via PowerShell and admin portals.

Microsoft Viva Glint will integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot into Feature Access Management, allowing admins to control its rollout and availability. Copilot is enabled by default in Viva but disabled in Viva Glint. Admins can use policies to manage access. The rollout starts in late February 2025 and completes by late May 2025. Subscription to Viva suite or Viva Glint is required.

The Microsoft 365 Copilot Interaction Export API allows third-party apps to export Copilot user interaction data for security and compliance processing. It requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available in June 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout. Roadmap ID: 491631.

The rollout of the new News feature in Viva Connections for Teams mobile will be completed by end of June 2025. The feature is already available on Teams desktop and web. Users will see SharePoint News instead of the Feed, with a Copilot-powered summary option for licensed users. No admin action is required.

Microsoft Viva Insights will soon introduce the Skills landscape report in the advanced insights app, available via Power BI. This report helps analysts and leaders understand People Skills data, browse skills, and explore skills distribution and hierarchy. Public preview starts in late June 2025, with general availability in late July 2025. A relevant license is required.

Improved options for sharing links to apps or agents in Microsoft Teams chat will roll out from late May 2025 to late June 2025. This update includes new preview cards with user ratings and clear actions. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.

Microsoft Word's new Copilot feature, "Fix grammar and spellings," offers a one-click solution for correcting all grammar and spelling errors simultaneously, with review and undo options. Rolling out from mid-May to mid-June 2025, it requires a Copilot license. Update your training and documentation accordingly.

Users will be able to reference TXT files when creating presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint. The rollout begins mid-May 2025 and completes by late May 2025. No admin action is required. This applies to PowerPoint for Windows, Mac, and the web. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required.

Soon, users will be able to summarize PDF, Word, and PowerPoint email attachments with Copilot in Outlook across various platforms. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will roll out from mid-May to late August 2025. Encrypted and MIP-protected files are not supported. No admin action is needed before rollout.

Microsoft Teams' Copilot will soon be able to answer questions based on content shared onscreen during recorded and transcribed meetings. This feature will be available across various platforms and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. The rollout will start in mid-March 2025 for targeted release and late April 2025 for general availability.

Users can summarize files with "Summarize for me" in Microsoft Teams chats using Microsoft Copilot, initially supporting Word and PDF files. This feature respects file security policies and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Rollout begins in July 2025, with general availability by early August 2025. No admin action is required.

Sharing with Copilot summary now supports more file types, including PowerPoint, Excel, PDFs, images, and text files, as well as protected files. These enhancements will roll out from mid-May to mid-June 2025. Users can generate file summaries via the Copilot button, included in share notification emails.

Microsoft PowerPoint users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can reference up to 5 files when creating a presentation. This feature will be available on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and the web by mid-July 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and documentation updated.

The Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, previously Microsoft Copilot, will be available in Teams and Outlook for Entra account users starting late January 2025, with the rollout completing by mid-March. It will be automatically pinned for licensed users, and others can pin it manually or add it from the Store. Admins have control over the pinning settings.

Word Copilot's document snapshot provides real-time summaries, key insights, activity and comment highlights, and coaching suggestions. Features are rolling out between April and August 2025. Organizations should update training and documentation. Available to users with a Copilot license. More details at Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 483519.

Admins can now check SharePoint Agents trial usage data in the Copilot Admin Center. This feature is available to all qualifying tenants. Admins can view month-over-month usage and access data via PowerShell. Consider updating your training and documentation. More details are available in the provided link.

Additional breakdown metrics by app for Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat standalone report will be available starting early May 2025. The update includes active users and last activity dates for apps like Copilot.cloud.microsoft, Teams, and Outlook. Adjust custom reports to incorporate these new metrics.

Outlook's Draft with Copilot feature will be available in late June 2025 for Public Preview and late July 2025 for General Availability. This feature allows users to improve email drafts by highlighting sections and using Copilot to iterate on the text. No preparation is needed.

Microsoft 365 Copilot will introduce two new agents, Researcher and Analyst, starting in May 2025 for licensed users. These agents will assist with complex research and data analysis tasks. Users must have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and adjust settings in the admin center to access these agents.

A new service plan, People Skills - Foundation, will be added to Microsoft 365 licenses, enabling AI-powered skills-based experiences. It helps identify skill gaps and promotes upskilling. The rollout begins in late May 2025, and organizations can launch it starting late June. Ensure the service plan is enabled.

Microsoft Designer will be integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot as "Design suggestions" in PowerPoint. This update will be available on Windows and Mac desktops starting May 21, 2025, and on the web from May 13, 2025. Non-Copilot users will retain access to standard Designer layouts. No admin action is required.

Microsoft Copilot users can convert content from Copilot Pages to a Word document with one button press, enhancing productivity. This feature will roll out in late May 2025 and complete by mid-June 2025. No IT admin action is required unless Copilot Pages are disabled.

Turn voice notes into documents with Copilot in Word for iOS. Open the Word app, select New (+), and Use Copilot. Choose a language and format, record your voice note, and Copilot generates a document. Available for users with a Copilot license running Version 2.96 (Build 25041112) or later.

A new Project Manager agent feature in Planner automates status report creation, streamlining the process for generating, viewing, modifying, and sharing reports. Public preview starts late April 2025, with general availability by late August 2025. Admins need not take action; the feature will be auto-enabled.

Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word now allows referencing entire folders, supports larger documents up to 1.5 million words or 3000 pages, and can reference up to 20 items. These features will be generally available by early December 2025. Folder referencing is available now for Word for the web and coming to other platforms in July 2025.

Microsoft 365 Global Admins can now configure the new Enhanced Personalization control for Microsoft 365 Copilot, which is defaulted to "on" and enhances user experience by processing communications data. This control is part of the default configuration for Copilot licenses, with features to be released in the coming months. Full details and configuration instructions are available on Microsoft Learn.

Improvements to Microsoft 365 Copilot controls in the Microsoft Teams admin center will roll out from April to May 2025. This update simplifies settings, preventing errors when Copilot requires transcripts that are disabled. Admins need not take action but should inform users and review settings.

Microsoft OneNote Copilot Chat will be available in OneNote for the web and OneNote in Teams starting February 2025, completing by late June 2025. It requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be enabled by default. No action is needed, but you may notify users and update documentation.

Microsoft PowerPoint will soon allow users to convert text to bullet points or numbered lists using Microsoft 365 Copilot. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available on Windows, Mac, and web versions. The rollout starts in mid-April 2025 and completes by mid-May 2025.

New Microsoft Graph Connectors for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat are now available, enhancing access to business content across various platforms like Guru, GitLab, Asana, 15Five, Miro, Trello, Zendesk, SmartSheet, and Seismic. No admin action is required for the rollout.

Microsoft Viva Pulse will use Microsoft 365 Copilot to generate summaries for Pulse reports, aiding authors in quickly understanding the feedback. This feature, available across various platforms, requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot or Viva Pulse license. The rollout will complete by late April 2025, with no admin action needed.

Microsoft Teams Premium and Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon offer features for multilingual meetings, including automatic translated recaps. Users can choose their spoken and translation languages, with support for nine languages. Rollout begins April 2025, with general availability by June 2025. No admin action is required.

Microsoft Teams Premium and Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon support meeting transcription in multiple spoken languages. Organizers and users can set their preferred language, enabling inclusive collaboration. The rollout begins in April 2025 for targeted release and will complete by mid-June 2025 for GCC. No admin action is required.

Admins can configure access to new Microsoft Viva Pulse templates for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users. This feature, available from late March to mid-April 2025, allows admins to manage template access and review content. No action is required before the rollout, but reviewing configurations and notifying users is recommended.

The message announces the public preview of the Project Manager agent in Microsoft 365, which automates tasks within Planner. It requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and compatible licensing for Microsoft Loop. The rollout starts in December 2024, initially in North America, and includes new features for creating and managing tasks in Planner. Users should prepare for the rollout, which is enabled by default for licensed users.