498221 – Microsoft 365 Admin Center: Setting to pin M365 Copilot app to Windows taskbar

Product:

Copilot, Intune, Microsoft 365 admin center, Windows

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1168292

Details:

This feature allows Global and Intune administrators to pin the M365 Copilot app to the Windows taskbar, providing users with easy access to M365 Copilot capabilities like Chat, Search, Agents, Notebooks and Create. This setting applies to all Intune-managed Windows 10 and 11 devices with the app installed. #copilotcontrolsystem

Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-07-10

updated:
2025-09-11

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine your computer's taskbar as a toolbelt, much like the one a carpenter might wear. This toolbelt keeps all the essential tools within easy reach, so the carpenter doesn't have to rummage through a toolbox every time they need a hammer or a screwdriver. Similarly, the taskbar on your computer screen holds icons for the applications you use most frequently, allowing you to access them quickly without having to search through your entire system.

Recently, a new feature has been introduced that allows Global and Intune administrators to pin the M365 Copilot app directly to this taskbar. Think of M365 Copilot as a multi-tool on your digital toolbelt. It offers a variety of functions such as Chat, Search, Agents, Notebooks, and Create, which are all part of the Microsoft 365 suite. By pinning it to the taskbar, users can easily access these capabilities without having to dig through menus or folders.

This feature is particularly useful for organizations that manage a large number of devices using Intune, a service that helps manage and secure computers. Once the M365 Copilot app is installed on Windows 10 or 11 devices, administrators can ensure that it is readily available on the taskbar for all users. This is like ensuring every carpenter in a workshop has the same set of tools at their disposal, making it easier for them to perform their tasks efficiently.

In essence, this change simplifies the user experience by making a powerful set of tools more accessible, much like having a well-organized toolbelt makes a carpenter's job easier.