check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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The Researcher agent now has easier entry points on the Word canvas —making it faster to go from idea to polished research report without breaking your flow.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-07-02
updated:
2025-07-18
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft's new Researcher agent in Word, part of the Microsoft Copilot suite, simplifies gathering and integrating information into documents by acting as an in-app research assistant, allowing users to efficiently find credible sources without leaving the Word environment.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the new Researcher feature is implemented without proper training or preparation, users may struggle to adapt to the new interface and functionalities, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- 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/julietcullinan/2023/10/02/microsoft-copilot-in-word-what-you-need-to-know/
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of the Researcher feature without adequate preparation may lead to an influx of support requests from users facing difficulties, overwhelming the IT support team.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-copilot-in-word-what-you-need-to-know, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-copilot-in-word-what-it-means-for-users/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-07-18 | RM Release | July CY2025 | August CY2025 |
| 2025-07-18 | RM Description | Researcher agent is now available in Microsoft Word, empowering you to tackle complex, multi-step research tasks with ease. Whether you're exploring new topics or synthesizing information, the agent delivers high-quality, accurate insights—helping you work smarter and faster. | The Researcher agent now has easier entry points on the Word canvas —making it faster to go from idea to polished research report without breaking your flow. |
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