check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Easily refresh parts of your document using content from other files—without copying and pasting. Copilot keeps your formatting intact while pulling in the latest updates from new sources.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-07-22
updated:
2025-07-22
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft 365 automates the process of updating documents by seamlessly integrating the latest information from various sources while preserving formatting, making it especially useful for tasks like updating contracts or reports.
Direct effects for Operations**
Document Integrity Issues
If the auto-update feature is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience inconsistencies in document formatting and content accuracy, leading to potential misinformation in shared documents.
- roles: Content Creators, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-word/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-copilot-in-word-what-you-need-to-know
User Training and Adaptation
Users may struggle to adapt to the new auto-update functionality without prior training, resulting in decreased productivity and frustration as they navigate unexpected changes in their workflow.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/09/30/how-microsoft-copilot-is-changing-the-way-we-work/?sh=5c1e1c5e7b3e, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-copilot-in-word-what-you-need-to-know/
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
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