Microsoft Teams
Roadmap
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Rolling out
Admin-focused
Roadmap 558852
Microsoft Teams: Digital signage support for Teams panels
Digital signage can now be displayed on idle Teams panel devices, similar to digital signage support for Microsoft Teams Rooms front of room displays. Signage source and settings can be configured in the Pro Management portal. Available with Teams Rooms Pro or Shared space-licensed spaces.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Roadmap
- Why it matters
- because it directly affects licensing and rollout decisions / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Roadmap
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Launched
Admin-focused
Roadmap 565905
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): People Skills- removal and deletion admin control
A new admin control in the People Skills settings lets administrators permanently remove their organization's People Skills data from the tenant. With this new control, organizations can delete their entire skills library along with all users confirmed, inferred, and imported skills data—giving them full control to of...
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- 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
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
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Roadmap 557256
Explain slide selection during PowerPoint Live with Microsoft 365 Copilot [Windows]
This feature enhances the PowerPoint Live meeting experience by using Copilot to let attendees select slide text and get explanations for the content.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects licensing and rollout decisions
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
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Select models when using Researcher in Copilot Chat [Windows, Web]
You can now choose supported Researcher models and modes directly within Chat when adding the Researcher agent to your conversation.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Rolling out
Admin-focusedBuilder-focused
Roadmap 542185
Scheduling with Copilot chat in classic Outlook for Windows [Windows]
Users can now schedule meetings directly from chat or by clicking "Schedule with Copilot" in the UI. Simply ask Copilot to schedule a meeting with colleagues, and it will find available times, book rooms, draft agendas, and send invites—all within the chat experience. This featu...
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
Builder-focused
Experience better handling of nuanced language
Experience better handling of nuanced language
Try this:
Open a Word document and activate Copilot.
Verify Sonnet 5 is selected in the models menu.
Use Copilot to draft or edit complex content for improved results.
Why this matters: Higher reasoning levels improve the quality...
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
Builder-focused
Roadmap 559021
Work IQ APIs – Unified REST Endpoint for Agents and Workflows [Developer, Web]
Introduces a new REST endpoint for Work IQ that serves as a unified entry point for invoking agents and workflows, providing a consistent, scalable alternative to legacy Copilot Chat endpoints.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
Builder-focused
Roadmap 564910
Outlook Emails in Copilot Notebooks [Windows, Web]
Outlook Emails as References in Copilot Notebooks bring email content into the notebook experience, enabling users to ground Copilot in the conversations, decisions, and context that drive their work. By adding emails as knowledge sources, users can connect context from their em...
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
Builder-focused
Roadmap 560706
Teams Meetings in Copilot Notebooks [Android, Windows, iOS, Web]
Meetings as References in Copilot Notebooks bring Teams meeting content into the notebook experience, enabling users to ground Copilot on the discussions, decisions, and context that drive their work. By adding meetings as knowledge sources, users can connect transcripts, notes,...
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
Builder-focused
Enable Sonnet 5 in models menu [Web]
Copilot uses a higher default reasoning level with Sonnet 5 for more accurate drafting and edits.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
Builder-focused
Generate and edit images in Copilot Cowork [Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Create and modify images in Copilot Cowork using OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 model for enhanced visual content generation.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
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Roadmap 537281
Copilot Chat available when using Copilot Search [Windows, Web]
Copilot Chat will be available for Microsoft 365 Copilot users from the side pane on the right-hand side when using Copilot Search in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This allows users to engage with Copilot while browsing universal search without switching pages or losing context.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
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Roadmap 555888
Reference an email with when using Copilot in PowerPoint to create a presentation [Windows]
You can now reference an email when using Copilot in PowerPoint to create a presentation.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
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Roadmap 523205
Use voice for Q&A during Read Aloud in Word [Windows]
Interact in real time with read aloud in Word with Copilot. While your document is being read aloud, you can ask questions with your voice—such as “What does this mean?” or “Summarize this section”—and get answers instantly. No need to pause and search manually. This keeps you i...
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
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Open Outlook emails within Copilot Chat [Windows, Mac, Web]
You can now open Outlook emails directly within any full-app Microsoft 365 Copilot experience for faster browsing and reference.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
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Roadmap 561488
Simplified design for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app [Windows, Mac, Web]
A refreshed design for the Microsoft 365 Copilot web and desktop app simplifies the user experience to drive engagement with Copilot. This includes updates to the chat home screen, chat response layout, and navigation pane.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
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Unified web and work chat experience with dedicated Work IQ button [Windows, Web]
Use a new Work IQ button located in the top left of the Chat UI to switch access to work data on/off without leaving the chat experience.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
Builder-focused
Roadmap 516042
Updated Copilot Notebooks UX [Web]
Users will find an updated, streamlined UX flow within Copilot Notebooks.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
Admin-focusedBuilder-focused
Roadmap 503564
Organizational Messages now supports Hybrid-joined Devices [Web]
Organizational Messages now supports Hybrid-joined Devices.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
Admin-focusedBuilder-focused
Generate more precise and contextually relevant text
Generate more precise and contextually relevant text
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
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Receive improved suggestions for complex edits
Receive improved suggestions for complex edits
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
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Use Python when Editing with Copilot in Excel [Windows, Mac, Web]
Edit with Copilot helps you work with Python in Excel by executing Python code for advanced analysis, automation, and data transformation with results outputted directly in your workbook.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
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Roadmap 515144
Viva Engage private content in Microsoft 365 Copilot [Web]
Viva Engage content from private communities and events will be used as grounding source for Microsoft 365 Copilot. When a user queries in Microsoft 365 Copilot, they will only be able to see content they are privileged to access.
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it affects search or knowledge workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Update
Builder-focused
Page steering and auto-triggering of pages on mobile [Android, iOS]
Users can now steer, refine, and edit pages using Copilot commands like "Shorten this page." They can also prompt Copilot to auto-create pages from chat, such as "Create a new page for XYZ."
- Published
- 08/25/2026
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows