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RM 399921Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Automatic summary of documents on file-open in WordWordGA Aug 2024End users

RM 483519Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Catch up on a summary of document comments in the top of your documentWordGA Jun 2025End users

RM 494830Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Access Copilot Chat in your Microsoft 365 appsWord · Excel · PowerPointGA Jul 2025End users

RM 380842Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Referenced sources are cited in drafted contentWordGA Aug 2025End users

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Use voice for Q&A during Read Aloud in Word

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 in context, reduces interruptions, and helps you understand and act faster.

Dates: GA Feb 2026
Apps: Word
Type: End-user app
Platforms: Desktop
Release phases: General Availability
Cloud instances: Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Added: 30 Oct 2025
Last modified: 5 Aug 2026

Shipped

25 August 2026 · Word · Windows

What changed

Word’s Read Aloud now supports real-time voice interactions powered by Copilot Q&A. Previously, users had to pause reading to search or edit manually. Now, users can ask questions like “What does this mean?” or “Summarize this section” and receive immediate responses without stopping the audio.