M365 Copilot Update Digest

Unofficial update digest

Weekly summary

Week of 04/27/2026 - 05/03/2026

57 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 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
Open source Open daily page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 551196

Microsoft Viva: Copilot Analytics - Copilot configuration insights in the Copilot Dashboard Readiness page

The Copilot Dashboard’s updated Readiness page provides IT leaders with tailored Copilot configuration recommendations. Th suggested settings are meant to streamline deployment, enhance user experience, and help users get most out of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat and agents. #copilotcontrolsystemGA date: April C...

Published
05/01/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Open source Open daily page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Admin-focusedBuilder-focused Roadmap 548641

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Files in Copilot Chat

Currently, clicking on cited content in Copilot opens files outside of Copilot. With this new feature, content can be opened directly in Copilot Chat to make viewing documents more streamlined alongside chat. This change is not available on the Microsfot 365 Copilot mobile app or when using Copilot in Edge, Copilot in...

Published
05/01/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Open source Open daily page
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
Open source Open daily page
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
Open source Open daily page
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
Open source Open daily page
Copilot Studio Microsoft Learn What's new in Copilot Studio Preview Admin-focusedBuilder-focused

(Preview) Automatically create Microsoft Entra agent identities for each of your agents to scope connector permissions,...

(Preview) Automatically create Microsoft Entra agent identities for each of your agents to scope connector permissions, Conditional Access policies, and DLP governance to individual agents.

Published
05/01/2026
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
Open source Open daily page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Microsoft 365 Roadmap Launched Builder-focused Roadmap 506751

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot chats conversations

Copilot Conversations as Search Results: Users can now retrieve historical Copilot interaction, including chats from notebooks, agents, and the main Copilot chat interface, directly in the search results (SERP). Dedicated Data Source in Right Rail: A new entry labeled “Copilot Chats” appears in the right rail, allowin...

Published
04/28/2026
Source
Microsoft 365 Roadmap
Why it matters
because it is already launched and immediately actionable / because it materially affects administration or governance
Open source Open daily page
Copilot Studio Microsoft Learn What's new in Copilot Studio Preview Admin-focusedBuilder-focused

(Preview) Add computer use standalone tools to agents and agent flows for modular, reusable UI automation with built-in...

(Preview) Add computer use standalone tools to agents and agent flows for modular, reusable UI automation with built-in governance, model selection, and observability.

Published
05/01/2026
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
Open source Open daily page
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
Open source Open daily page