Daily digest

2026-04-30

An unofficial daily digest that organizes public Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Agent Builder updates.

Last updated06/06/2026, 17:46

Last checked09/06/2026, 01:18

Highlights

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Edit with the model of your choice in PowerPoint

When create or edit a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint, you can now select which model to use, including both Open AI and Anthropic models. Available to Microsoft 365 Copilot–licensed users.

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it directly affects licensing and rollout decisions
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 557277

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot can edit your document in PowerPoint

Copilot 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, structure,...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 557276

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot can edit your document in PowerPoint

Copilot 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, structure,...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 548646

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot can edit your document in PowerPoint

Copilot 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, structure,...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 516577

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Planner capabilities in Copilot chat (M365 Copilot)

You’ll soon be able to create Planner tasks and view task details directly in Microsoft 365 Copilot chat. This integration makes it easy to manage and update your tasks seamlessly across Copilot and Planner without switching apps.

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it directly affects licensing and rollout decisions

Full list

Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 558443

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Edit with the model of your choice in PowerPoint

When create or edit a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint, you can now select which model to use, including both Open AI and Anthropic models. Available to Microsoft 365 Copilot–licensed users.

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it directly affects licensing and rollout decisions
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 557277

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot can edit your document in PowerPoint

Copilot 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, structure,...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 557276

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot can edit your document in PowerPoint

Copilot 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, structure,...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 548646

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot can edit your document in PowerPoint

Copilot 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, structure,...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 516577

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Planner capabilities in Copilot chat (M365 Copilot)

You’ll soon be able to create Planner tasks and view task details directly in Microsoft 365 Copilot chat. This integration makes it easy to manage and update your tasks seamlessly across Copilot and Planner without switching apps.

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it directly affects licensing and rollout decisions
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Microsoft Teams: BYOD space peripheral health signals and reports in the Pro Management portal

Admins can proactively manage peripherals in bring your own device (BYOD) rooms and desks with reports in the Pro Management portal that now flag if devices are faulty, undetectable by a PC, missing, or moved. Reports in the Pro Management portal require a Teams Shared Devices license for the room, and reports for des...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it directly affects licensing and rollout decisions
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 511794

OneNote: Copilot Notebook in OneNote iPhone and iPad

Users will be able to use Copilot Notebooks in OneNote on iPhone and iPad.

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 559996

Microsoft Viva: New Overview experience and agent categories in Agent Dashboard

Customers can now view and understand their agent landscape through the new Overview page that will be included as part of the Agent Dashboard in Microsoft Viva. This experience will provide customers with key at-a-glance insights on adoption in their organizations, visibility into who’s creating agents used in their...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 559095

OneNote: Multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks (iPhone)

Multimodal capture enables users to transcribe audio, take images, and type notes in a single session. Copilot then creates a structured Copilot Page with insights and user-captured content, saved to a user-selected Copilot Notebook. Designed for capturing offline work moments—including in-person conversations, whiteb...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it materially affects administration or governance
Copilot Studio Official blogs Copilot Studio Blog GA Builder-focused

Automate agent evaluation with the Evaluation APIs

When you build an agent in Microsoft Copilot Studio, you want confidence that it behaves exactly as intended: answering correctly, using the right tools, and following the logic you designed. Agent Evaluation (generally available) provides this foundation by allowing you to defi...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Copilot Studio Blog
Why it matters
because it is generally available and production-relevant / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
Microsoft 365 Copilot Official blogs Microsoft 365 Copilot Blog GA Admin-focusedBuilder-focused

Microsoft 365 Copilot readiness and resiliency with SharePoint and M365 Backup/Archive

As AI becomes embedded in everyday work, governance shifts from being a back‑office function to a strategic enabler. Organizations that succeed with Copilot and agents aren’t just moving fast (70% of early Copilot users said they were more productive) – they are prepared, resili...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot Blog
Why it matters
because it is generally available and production-relevant / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Admin-focused Roadmap 561206

Microsoft 365 admin center: New dedicated License Requests page in Microsoft 365 Admin Center

We are introducing a new dedicated License Requests page in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to help admins more easily discover, review, and manage Microsoft 365 Copilot license requests submitted by users.

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it directly affects licensing and rollout decisions
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Rolling out Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 516575

Outlook: Triage your inbox on-the-go with Copilot voice for Outlook mobile

Stay on top of your inbox with the new Copilot voice experience in the Outlook mobile app. Ask Copilot to summarize your recent unread emails and then take action like flagging, pinning, archiving, or marking as read – all without the hassle of navigating your inbox by hand. You can interrupt or redirect Copilot at an...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it materially affects administration or governance / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 560538

Microsoft Viva: Copilot Analytics - Export metrics from Agent Dashboard

Users can export de-identified, row-level agent metrics and attributes from the Agent Dashboard. Exported data provides detailed insights into agent usage and user-level agent interactions across the organization, with personal identifiers removed. #copilotcontrolsystemGA date: September CY2026Preview date: May CY2026

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 558286

Microsoft Teams: Intelligent meeting recap available without saving transcript

Intelligent recap can now be generated without retaining a transcript after the meeting. Meeting organizers can choose this setting from the meeting options before the meeting, or organizers and eligible participants can enable it during the meeting. After the meeting, the AI Summary will be available, but other eleme...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Admin-focused Roadmap 561041

Microsoft Edge: Unifying Copilot Chat policy controls

The Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy is becoming the standard for configuring Copilot Chat. Extension and sidebar policies will no longer affect the appearance or functionality of Copilot Chat.

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Builder-focused Roadmap 560700

Microsoft Teams: AI-powered notes for in-person meetings with Facilitator in Teams Rooms on Android

In addition to capturing real-time notes and meeting outcomes during scheduled or hybrid meetings, the Facilitator agent assists you with notes, decisions and actions for in-person meetings in Teams Rooms on Android. Simply invite Facilitator with one tap of the room console. Meeting notes appear on the front of room...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Official blogs Microsoft 365 Copilot Blog Rolling out Admin-focusedBuilder-focused

Copilot in OneNote now understands more of your notes

In Microsoft OneNote, you can use Copilot to reason over your notes to summarize content, extract key insights, and build on your ideas. We’ve improved the way Copilot responds to your queries in OneNote, making it easier to interact with your notes using natural, everyday langu...

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot Blog
Why it matters
because it changes document or presentation workflows / because it noticeably changes the day-to-day user experience
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Builder-focused Roadmap 531759

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Scheduled prompts for Agents

Enables users to schedule recurring prompts to declarative agents like Analyst, Idea Coach and more.

Published
04/30/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it materially affects administration or governance