check before: 2024-06-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
Change type:
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Details:
Copilot in Consumer Word now integrates with Designer to help you find the perfect image or create a banner to bring your document to life. this feature has been delivered but is not in scope for the commercial roadmap and is being removed to reduce confusion. We apologize for the inconvenience. A new item will be published in the future for the commercial customers.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-04-18
updated:
2024-08-22
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Direct effects for Operations**
Feature Removal Impact
The removal of the Copilot feature in Word may lead to user frustration and decreased productivity as users lose access to enhanced image and banner creation tools.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-copilot-in-word-visuals/
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion and dissatisfaction due to the sudden removal of a feature they have started to rely on, impacting their workflow and document presentation.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-copilot-in-word-visuals/
Configutation Options**
Disable Copilot Integration in Word
To prevent users from accessing the Copilot feature in Word, you can disable it through the Microsoft 365 admin center.
- technical instructions: 1. Sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center. 2. Go to Settings > Org settings. 3. Select Services, and then select Microsoft 365 Copilot. 4. Toggle the setting to disable Copilot for Word.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/admin-overview/admin-center-overview?view=o365-worldwide, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-settings?view=o365-worldwide
Restrict Access to Designer Feature
To restrict access to the Designer feature in Word, you can manage user permissions through the admin center or PowerShell.
- technical instructions: 1. Open the Microsoft 365 admin center. 2. Navigate to Users > Active users. 3. Select the user and go to the Licenses and Apps section. 4. Uncheck the Designer feature under the relevant license. 5. Save changes.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/user-management/manage-user-licenses?view=o365-worldwide, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/exchange/users-and-groups/set-user?view=exchange-ps
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-08-22 | RM Description | Copilot in Word now integrates with Designer to help you find the perfect image or create a banner to bring your document to life. | Copilot in Consumer Word now integrates with Designer to help you find the perfect image or create a banner to bring your document to life. this feature has been delivered but is not in scope for the commercial roadmap and is being removed to reduce confusion. We apologize for the inconvenience. A new item will be published in the future for the commercial customers. |
| 2024-08-22 | RM Status | Launched | Cancelled |
| 2024-07-02 | RM Status | In development | Launched |
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