500701 – Microsoft Teams: Facilitator can help manage tasks and create documents

Product:

Copilot, Planner, Teams

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Links:

MC1155927

Details:

Facilitator can help users manage tasks and create documents during meetings. In addition to the tasks that the agent is automatically capturing during the meeting, users can ask Facilitator directly through the meeting chat to create, edit, and assign tasks, which sync to Planner. For tasks related to document creation, users can assign to Facilitator and it will draft the document based on the meeting discussion. Users can also ask the agent to create a draft document on a topic discussed in the meeting.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-09-19

updated:
2025-09-24

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're in a meeting with your team, and you have a personal assistant sitting beside you, taking notes, organizing tasks, and even drafting documents based on what's being discussed. This is similar to what Microsoft Teams' new feature, Facilitator, can do for you. It's like having a virtual assistant that helps streamline your work during meetings.

Facilitator is integrated into Microsoft Teams and works alongside other tools like Planner. Think of Planner as a digital to-do list where you can organize and track tasks. During a meeting, Facilitator automatically captures tasks that come up in the conversation. It's like having someone jot down every important action point so you don't miss anything.

But it doesn't stop there. You can directly communicate with Facilitator through the meeting chat to create, edit, and assign tasks. Imagine you're in a meeting and you realize a task needs to be done by a specific team member. You can simply tell Facilitator, and it will update Planner accordingly, ensuring everyone knows what they need to do.

Facilitator also helps with document creation. Let's say you're discussing a new project, and you need a draft document outlining the key points. You can ask Facilitator to create this draft based on the meeting discussion. It's like having a scribe who not only takes notes but also organizes them into a coherent document.

In essence, Facilitator is designed to reduce the administrative burden during meetings, allowing you to focus more on the discussion and less on the logistics. It's a helpful tool for managing tasks and documents efficiently, making your meetings more productive and organized.