478647 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): In Copilot Pages, the Chat can now be used to modify the Page

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft Loop

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

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Details:

When a Chat and a Page are open side by side, prompts within the Chat can now be used to modify or add to the contents of the Page.

Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-03-11

updated:
2025-10-16

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if the Chat functionality alters Page content unexpectedly, leading to potential loss of important information or context.
   - roles: End Users, Content Creators
   - 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/what-s-new-in-microsoft-loop/ba-p/123456

Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of the Chat feature without adequate training may lead to an increase in support requests as users struggle to adapt to the new functionality.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/09/30/the-impact-of-ai-on-business-operations/, https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-ai-is-changing-the-way-it-support-works/

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're working on a legal document or a project plan, and you have a colleague sitting next to you. As you discuss changes or additions, your colleague immediately makes those adjustments to the document. This is similar to what Microsoft Copilot is doing with its new feature in Microsoft 365.

In this scenario, the "Chat" acts like your colleague. You can type in prompts or instructions in the Chat, and Copilot will modify or add content to the Page you are working on. This means you can have a conversation with the Chat, and it will directly impact the document or project you're developing.

Think of it like a smart assistant that not only listens to your requests but also takes action on them in real-time. It's like having a direct line of communication with your document, where you can say, "Add a section about the new compliance regulations," and it gets done without you having to manually type it out.

This feature is part of Microsoft Loop, which is designed to make collaboration more seamless. By integrating Chat and Page, it allows for a more interactive and efficient way to work on documents. This could be particularly useful in environments where quick updates and collaboration are essential, such as legal teams working on case files or HR teams updating policy documents.

Overall, this new capability aims to streamline the process of document creation and editing, making it easier to keep everything up-to-date with minimal effort.