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Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, OneNote
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Details:
The Copilot Chat usage report will include metrics on prompts submitted and expanded coverage across new host applications. Admins will now see total and average prompt counts at both tenant and user levels, along with user activity insights such as active days and last activity dates. Additionally, the report introduces visibility into Copilot Chat usage within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote—enabling better tracking of adoption and engagement across these core Microsoft 365 apps. All metrics focus on unlicensed users and support export functionality for further analysis. User-level information is anonymized by default. #copilotcontrolsystem
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-07-12
updated:
2025-09-11
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft has introduced a new feature in the Microsoft 365 admin center that allows administrators to better understand how the Copilot Chat tool is being used across their organization. Think of this feature like a dashboard in a car that shows you how much fuel you have left, your speed, and other important information to help you drive more efficiently. Similarly, the usage reports provide insights into how often Copilot Chat is being used, which applications it's being used in, and how engaged users are with it.
These reports give a clear picture of how many prompts or questions are being submitted to Copilot Chat, both on a broad scale (for the entire organization) and on an individual level. It's like having a tally of how many times people are asking for directions or help, and how frequently they do so. This information can help managers and IT staff understand which applications, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, are seeing the most interaction with Copilot Chat. It's similar to knowing which rooms in a house are used the most, so you can decide where to focus your resources or improvements.
The data provided in these reports is anonymized, meaning individual user identities are not revealed, ensuring privacy is maintained. This is akin to having statistics about how many people visit a park without knowing exactly who they are, allowing for informed decisions without compromising personal privacy.
Additionally, the reports can be exported for further analysis, much like taking a snapshot of your car's dashboard data to review later and plan for maintenance or improvements. This feature is particularly useful for organizations looking to enhance their use of Microsoft 365 tools and ensure that resources like Copilot Chat are being utilized effectively.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-11 | RM Description | The Copilot Chat usage report will include metrics on prompts submitted and expanded coverage across new host applications. Admins will now see total and average prompt counts at both tenant and user levels, along with user activity insights such as active days and last activity dates. Additionally, the report introduces visibility into Copilot Chat usage within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote—enabling better tracking of adoption and engagement across these core Microsoft 365 apps. All metrics focus on unlicensed users and support export functionality for further analysis. User-level information is anonymized by default. | The Copilot Chat usage report will include metrics on prompts submitted and expanded coverage across new host applications. Admins will now see total and average prompt counts at both tenant and user levels, along with user activity insights such as active days and last activity dates. Additionally, the report introduces visibility into Copilot Chat usage within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote—enabling better tracking of adoption and engagement across these core Microsoft 365 apps. All metrics focus on unlicensed users and support export functionality for further analysis. User-level information is anonymized by default. #copilotcontrolsystem |
| 2025-09-09 | RM Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2025-08-29 | RM Status | In development | Rolling out |
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