473447 – Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Copilot): Copilot Chat – Loop Notebooks in ContextIQ

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft Loop

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Links:

Details:

When grounding your prompts in Copilot Chat, you will be able to use ContextIQ to scope to your Loop Notebooks content in the Files tab.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-12-17

updated:
2025-12-18

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Integration Issues
If the integration of Copilot Chat with Loop Notebooks is not properly prepared, users may experience disruptions in accessing their content, leading to confusion and inefficiency.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-loop-blog/introducing-loop-notebooks-in-contextiq/ba-p/123456

User Experience Degradation
Without adequate preparation, users may face a steep learning curve with the new features, resulting in decreased productivity and frustration as they adapt to the changes.
   - roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-loop-blog/introducing-loop-notebooks-in-contextiq/ba-p/123456

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're working on a case, and you have a paralegal who knows exactly where every document is stored, understands the context of each case, and can quickly bring you the information you need without you having to dig through files yourself. This is similar to what Microsoft 365's Copilot Chat with ContextIQ aims to do with your digital workspace.

In this scenario, Microsoft Loop is like a digital notebook where you and your team can jot down ideas, share updates, and keep track of important information related to your projects. It's a bit like having a shared notebook in a meeting room where everyone can contribute and access information at any time.

Now, when you use Copilot Chat, it's like having a conversation with that paralegal. You can ask it questions or request specific information, and it uses ContextIQ to understand the context of your request. This means it can scope or narrow down its search to the relevant content within your Loop Notebooks, which are stored in the Files tab. It's like asking your paralegal to find a specific document related to a particular case, and they know exactly where to look because they understand the context of your request.

This integration helps streamline your workflow by ensuring that the information you need is readily accessible and organized in a way that makes sense for your ongoing projects. It reduces the time spent searching for documents and allows you to focus more on your core tasks, much like how having an organized and knowledgeable paralegal would help you manage your workload more efficiently.