M365 Copilot Update Digest

Unofficial update digest

Daily digest

2026-07-23

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

Last updated02/08/2026, 04:32

Last checked02/08/2026, 04:32

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Outlook Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 567007

Outlook: New Copilot entry point in Classic Outlook

We've introduced a new experience for Copilot in the apps—a consistent entry point across apps that sits above your work and understands the context beneath it. Rather than scattering touchpoints across the interface, it anchors Copilot as one connected system across Microsoft 365, surfacing relevant actions that help...

Published
07/23/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it materially affects administration or governance
Open source
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Builder-focused Roadmap 542181

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Edit with Copilot in Excel (Web, Win32, Mac) - GCC

Edit with Copilot lets you build and edit workbooks side by side with Copilot. When you're updating budgets, creating financial models, or analyzing data, Copilot uses Excel's most powerful tools like tables, charts, PivotTables, and formulas to help you get the job done.

Published
07/23/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
Open source
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Builder-focused Roadmap 503772

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): [Copilot Extensibility] Users in DoD will be able to use custom engine agents

Users in DoD will be able to use custom engine agents.

Published
07/23/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it matters for builder decisions
Open source

Full list

Outlook Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 567007

Outlook: New Copilot entry point in Classic Outlook

We've introduced a new experience for Copilot in the apps—a consistent entry point across apps that sits above your work and understands the context beneath it. Rather than scattering touchpoints across the interface, it anchors Copilot as one connected system across Microsoft 365, surfacing relevant actions that help...

Published
07/23/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it materially affects administration or governance
Open source
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Builder-focused Roadmap 542181

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Edit with Copilot in Excel (Web, Win32, Mac) - GCC

Edit with Copilot lets you build and edit workbooks side by side with Copilot. When you're updating budgets, creating financial models, or analyzing data, Copilot uses Excel's most powerful tools like tables, charts, PivotTables, and formulas to help you get the job done.

Published
07/23/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
Open source
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap In development Builder-focused Roadmap 503772

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): [Copilot Extensibility] Users in DoD will be able to use custom engine agents

Users in DoD will be able to use custom engine agents.

Published
07/23/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it matters for builder decisions
Open source