Weekly summary

Week of 03/30/2026 - 04/05/2026

58 updates in this week window.

Last updated06/06/2026, 17:46

Last checked09/06/2026, 01:18

Highlights

Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 501585

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Admins can create and deploy custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors across Microsoft 365.

Admins can create custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors in the Microsoft 365 Admin Centre and deploy them across Microsoft 365. This will allow admins to surface their organization's custom data in Microsoft 365 Copilot via these MCP-based connectors.

Published
04/03/2026
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-focused Roadmap 516568

Outlook: Prepare for your meeting with Copilot chat in Outlook mobile

Outlook mobile users can now prepare for their meetings using Copilot chat in a single tap. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

Published
04/04/2026
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 Builder-focused Roadmap 519570

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Files found via Chat search can be now analyzed by code interpreter

Code interpreter runs on files you upload in your agent or that the user explicitly attaches in the interaction. Files that Copilot Chat finds via enterprise search can be now analyzed by code interpreter without the need to explicitly link or upload them.

Published
04/04/2026
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-focused Roadmap 499654

SharePoint: Updates to News page in SharePoint sites

The News page renders news items in a given site. It is typically accessed via the "see all" experience of a news web part. We are updating the user experience of this page and bringing in Copilot capabilities to licensed users. Updated February 9, 2026: GA rollout for this item is starting in late February. We apolog...

Published
04/01/2026
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 481138

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Voice chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Voice in Microsoft 365 Copilot brings a natural, hands-free conversational experience to your desktop and mobile devices – enabling you to talk to Copilot like a colleague, unlocking a faster, more intuitive way to work. Speak directly to M365 Copilot to search for information, catch up between meetings, brainstorm ou...

Published
04/03/2026
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 548520

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
04/01/2026
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 Builder-focused Roadmap 531758

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Now smarter with visuals: Declarative Agents leverage embedded images for richer, more accurate answers

Declarative Agents have been enhanced to interpret and ground responses using images embedded in files such as Word documents (.docx), PowerPoint presentations (.pptx), and PDFs. This capability allows the agent to extract insights from visual elements like charts, diagrams, and screenshots, ensuring that answers are...

Published
04/04/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Copilot Studio Microsoft Learn What's new in Copilot Studio Preview Admin-focusedBuilder-focused

(Preview) Build and deploy real-time voice agents for Copilot Studio and Dynamics 365 Contact Center, with support for...

(Preview) Build and deploy real-time voice agents for Copilot Studio and Dynamics 365 Contact Center, with support for NLU, multilingual conversations, knowledge integration, security settings, and voice tuning settings like speech sensitivity and silence detection. Configure an...

Published
04/01/2026
Source
What's new in Copilot Studio
Why it matters
because it signals preview direction early / because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Builder-focused Roadmap 516576

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Project Manager Agent in M365 Copilot

The new Project Manager agent in Microsoft 365 will help you plan, organize, and manage work more efficiently. We’re starting with core task and plan management features to simplify project tracking and will introduce additional advanced project management capabilities over time.

Published
03/31/2026
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 In development Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 558595

Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users

The Files companion app, part of the Microsoft 365 companion apps suite on the Windows taskbar, now surfaces AI-powered Copilot file prompts for Copilot Chat users. Previously available only to Microsoft 365 Copilot licensees, this update extends contextual file prompts to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat users, enabling th...

Published
04/01/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it affects forward planning and preparation / because it directly affects licensing and rollout decisions