418564 – Microsoft Teams: Summarize files shared in Teams chat with Copilot

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check before: 2025-02-01

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Summarize action on files shared in Teams chat, will allow users to summarize files with one click using Copilot within one-on-one or group chats. It will work on common file types like Word and PDF to start with and other formats will be added over due course. This requires a Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license.

Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2024-11-19

updated:
2024-12-02

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature using Copilot that provides concise summaries of shared documents like Word or PDF files in chats, requiring a Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If the Copilot feature is implemented without proper training or user guidance, users may struggle to utilize the summarization tool effectively, leading to confusion and frustration.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-in-teams/

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the new summarization feature may lead to an influx of support requests from users who encounter issues or have questions about its functionality, overwhelming the IT support team.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-in-teams/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-12-02RM ReleaseJanuary CY2025February CY2025

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