489822 – Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Edge for Business will soon integrate an entry point into Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat from the address bar

Product:

Copilot, Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Edge

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Microsoft Edge for Business plans to introduce an easy way for users to get summaries of their open page from the address bar using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This feature seeks to help users more easily understand relevant content and save time.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-05-02

updated:
2025-11-17

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat into Edge
Users may experience confusion or frustration if the integration is not properly communicated or if they are not trained on how to use the new feature, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/10/microsoft-edge-for-business-to-integrate-copilot-chat/

Changes in user interface and functionality
If the new features are introduced without adequate preparation, users may struggle to adapt to the changes, resulting in a temporary decline in user satisfaction and efficiency.
   - roles: End Users, Product Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/10/microsoft-edge-for-business-to-integrate-copilot-chat/

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explanation for non-techies**

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