check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Edge for Business will now have a dedicated policy (EdgeMicrosoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled) to enable and disable Copilot in Edge from showing in the Edge toolbar.
Change Category:
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
Scope:
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-06-06
updated:
2025-06-06
Docu to Check
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
MS workload name
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Edge is introducing a feature called Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, which can be toggled on or off in the browser's toolbar using the EdgeMicrosoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy, allowing users to customize their digital workspace by controlling the visibility of this assistant tool.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
The introduction of a new policy to enable/disable the Copilot Chat icon may lead to confusion among users if they are not informed about the change, potentially disrupting their workflow.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/discussions/microsoft-edge-introducing-a-new-policy-that-can-enable-disable/td-p/3856780, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot/
Feature Accessibility
If the Copilot Chat icon is disabled without proper communication, users may lose access to helpful features, leading to decreased productivity and frustration.
- roles: End Users, Product Managers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/discussions/microsoft-edge-introducing-a-new-policy-that-can-enable-disable/td-p/3856780, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot/
Configutation Options**
XXXXXXX ... paid membership only
explanation for non-techies**
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
** AI generated content. This information must be reviewed before use.
a free basic plan is required to see more details. Sign up here
A cloudsocut.one plan is required to see all the changed details. If you are already a customer, choose login.
If you are new to cloudscout.one please choose a plan.
Last updated 1 week ago
