388742 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Summary in Chat support for document text selection

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Summary requests in chat can be limited to operate only on the user-selected text in the document, rather than operating in large part against the entire document.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-04-27

updated:
2024-10-08

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations and Services
- Potential increase in support tickets related to user confusion or issues with the new text selection feature.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Copilot Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/collaboration/copilot?view=o365-worldwide)
- Changes in user workflows as users adapt to the new functionality, which may lead to temporary productivity dips.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Team Leaders, Project Managers
- Reference: [Impact of New Features on User Productivity](https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/01/30/how-new-technology-impacts-productivity-in-the-workplace/?sh=1c7e8c1f4b8e)

- Dependencies and Interdependencies with Other IT Services
- Integration with existing Microsoft 365 services may require updates or adjustments to ensure compatibility, potentially affecting other applications like Teams or SharePoint.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, System Integrators
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Integration Guidelines](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-developer-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-365-integration/ba-p/1234567)
- User training and documentation updates will be necessary to ensure users understand the new feature, which may require coordination with Learning and Development teams.
- Roles impacted: Training Coordinators, IT Administrators
- Reference: [Best Practices for User Training on New Features](https://www.cio.com/article/243123/how-to-effectively-train-employees-on-new-technology.html)