check before: 2024-12-01
Product:
Copilot, Defender, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Read Aloud capability lets you listen to Copilot responses in the chat pane.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-12-05
updated:
2025-05-20
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft has added a Read Aloud feature to its Copilot tool in Microsoft 365, allowing users to listen to chat responses and documents across various applications like Word and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the Read Aloud feature is implemented without proper user training, users may struggle to utilize the new functionality effectively, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-read-aloud-in-microsoft-copilot/
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of the Read Aloud feature may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter issues or confusion regarding its use, overwhelming the IT support team.
- roles: Support Staff, IT Operations
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-read-aloud-in-microsoft-copilot/
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explanation for non-techies**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-20 | RM Product Tags | Word, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) | Word, Microsoft Defender for Cloud |
| 2025-05-20 | RM Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2025-01-18 | RM Status | In development | Rolling out |
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