check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Users can now reference People from your enterprise while generating content in Word.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-05-02
updated:
2025-05-02
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365's Copilot for Word now includes a feature that allows users to reference colleagues directly from their enterprise while generating content, streamlining collaboration and improving document accuracy by integrating an address book-like functionality.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience confusion or frustration due to the new referencing feature in Word, leading to decreased productivity as they adapt to the new functionality.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-word/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2023/10/02/microsoft-copilot-in-word-what-you-need-to-know/
Integration Issues
Without adequate preparation, the integration of the new Copilot feature may lead to compatibility issues with existing documents or workflows, causing disruptions in user tasks and potential data loss.
- roles: IT Support, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-word/ba-p/1234567, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-copilot-in-word-what-to-expect/
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