497941 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Recent activity is part of Copilot’s dynamic document snapshot in Word

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

Details:

Select the Activity tab within the Copilot summary at the top of a document for a summary of recent comments and changes. Choose a time window of 3 days, 1 week, or 2 weeks.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-07-22

updated:
2025-07-22

Docu to Check

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MS workload name

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Copilot in Word offers an Activity tab that tracks and summarizes all changes and comments in a document over a selected time period, helping users quickly catch up on updates without manually reviewing the entire document.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
If the Copilot feature is implemented without proper training, users may struggle to navigate the new Activity tab, leading to confusion 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.techradar.com/news/microsoft-copilot-in-word

Data Integrity Risks
Without preparation, users may inadvertently overwrite important comments or changes while using the new Copilot features, risking data loss or miscommunication.
   - roles: End Users, Project Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-word/, 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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