Feature Lookup
Every feature with everything Microsoft has said about it: roadmap, Message Center, release notes and blogs. Sorted by what needs a decision.
Needs a decision 11
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CopilotMC1492959(Updated) Audio Overview UpdatesDelayed: GA moved from 25 October 2026 to 5 November 2026Default On by defaultAudience All usersRollout GA from 5 November 2026, complete 25 November 2026Why Adds topic-based episodes and more source types for Audio Overviews, making longer content easier to navigate and use.Get ready
AI in other productsRM 56700 · MC1307888(Updated) Microsoft Teams: AI-powered notes for in-person meetings with Facilitator in Teams Rooms on AndroidDelayed: GA moved from 25 October 2026 to 5 November 2026Default On by defaultAudience Specific rolesRollout GA from 5 November 2026, complete 5 December 2026Why Adds AI-generated notes for in-person meetings in Teams Rooms on Android, a new capability for a defined group of rooms.Get ready
AgentsMC1506733Action may be required: Review who can create agents in Microsoft EntraDefault On by defaultAudience AdminsRollout GA from 5 November 2026, complete 25 November 2026Why Changes an admin tenant setting for who can create agent blueprints; employees are not directly affected.Get ready
AI in other productsRM 560700 · MC1307888Microsoft Teams: AI-powered notes for in-person meetings with Facilitator in Teams Rooms on AndroidDelayed: GA moved from 25 October 2026 to 5 November 2026Default On by defaultAudience Specific rolesRollout GA from 5 November 2026, complete 5 December 2026Why Adds AI-generated notes for in-person meetings in Teams Rooms on Android, a new capability for a defined group of rooms.Get ready
AgentsMC1302906(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Schedule prompts in Agent BuilderDelayed: GA moved from 25 October 2026 to 15 November 2026Default On by defaultAudience MakersRollout GA from 15 November 2026, complete 15 December 2026Why Adds scheduled, recurring prompts for agent builders, a new automation capability for a defined group of users.Get ready
AI governance & securityMC1476200(Updated) Simplifying AI access: Introducing usage-based billingDefault On by defaultAudience AdminsRollout GA from 15 November 2026Why Mainly changes billing and spending policy setup for admins; employees gain access to usage-based AI experiences but their daily work is not substantially changed.Get ready
AI in other productsRM 574108 · MC1523077Microsoft Teams: Admin center - Intelligent insights for meeting qualityDefault On by defaultAudience AdminsRollout GA from 15 November 2026, complete 5 December 2026Why Only admins gain new insights in the Teams admin center; end users see no change.Get ready
CopilotRM 571299 · MC1523087Microsoft Teams: Ask Copilot from Search on MobileDefault On by defaultAudience All usersRollout GA from 15 November 2026, complete 25 November 2026Why Adds a shortcut to ask Copilot from Teams mobile search, an existing capability reaching a new entry point.Get ready
CopilotRM 567007 · MC1441784Outlook: New Copilot entry point in Classic OutlookDelayed: GA moved from October 2026 to November 2026Default On by defaultAudience All usersRollout GA from 15 November 2026, complete 25 November 2026Why The Copilot entry point moves to a new spot beside the ribbon, with added contextual suggestions, so the way users reach Copilot changes without a new core capability.Get ready
AI governance & securityMC1518034Clipchamp/ Copilot 'Create a video' experience is going to have an admin control availableDefault On by defaultAudience AdminsRollout GA from 25 November 2026, complete 5 December 2026Why Adds an admin policy control only; it changes no daily work for employees.Get ready
AI governance & securityMC1532253Enhanced Copilot and AI controls for meetingsAudience AdminsRollout GA from 25 November 2026, complete 5 December 2026Why Mostly admin policy changes, but organizers gain some new meeting AI controls.Get ready
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CopilotMC1530611Office in Copilot brings the full power of Office into the Microsoft Copilot appAudience All usersRollout GA from 15 November 2026, complete 15 November 2026Why Users can create and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly in the Copilot app, a new capability for common document work.Get ready
CopilotMC1530609Engage plugin for Copilot Cowork and Autopilot: General availabilityDefault Off by defaultAudience All usersRollout GA from 15 November 2026, complete 15 November 2026Why An existing Engage capability reaches Copilot workflows, letting users catch up on and act on community content without switching apps.Get ready
CopilotRM 571400 · MC1519122Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Chat: Access to UBB models via the model selectorDefault Admins turn it onAudience Specific rolesRollout GA from 5 November 2026, complete 15 November 2026Why Adds access to advanced AI models in Copilot Chat and Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for users with usage-based billing enabled.Get ready
CopilotRM 557561Microsoft Edge: Auto-open Copilot side pane for Outlook linksRollout GA December 2026Get ready
AgentsRM 561490 · MC1392571Microsoft Teams: Connect Teams meeting to existing Planner PlansDelayed: Preview moved from 25 September 2026 to 25 December 2026Default On by defaultAudience All usersRollout GA December 2026Why Adds a new option to link Teams meeting tasks to an existing Planner plan, a small convenience for users of both apps.Get ready
CopilotRM 503771Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): [Copilot Extensibility] Users in GCC-H will be able to use custom engine agentsRollout GA December 2026Get ready
AgentsRM 569608 · MC1481316Microsoft Teams: Enable agents for existing applications in your organizationDefault Admins turn it onAudience AdminsRollout GA from 5 November 2026, complete 15 November 2026Why Gives admins recommendations to enable Teams apps and agents for existing applications, a convenience that reaches users only after admin action.Get ready
CopilotRM 571886Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Local inferencingRollout GA December 2026Get ready
CopilotRM 567009SharePoint: Create new workflows with Copilot in SharePointRollout GA December 2026Get ready
CopilotRM 508526Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Microsoft 365 Copilot Search Supports SharePoint Online Custom Properties SearchRollout GA December 2026Get ready