check before: 2025-11-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Teams And Surface Devices, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
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Details:
A picture is worth a thousand words. Before, Microsoft 365 Copilot agent builders would need to use the default icon or manually upload their own image. This process meant browsing the web for an image, asking different teams for icons, or manually drawing one. Users can now use AI to describe how the icon should look like, thus helping inform end users of the agent's function more easily, with more expression. Users can now generate icons using AI in Agent Builder. Users can enter custom prompts or use the description of the agent to generate the icon. Alternatively, users can manually upload their own icon or select from a set of pre-created icons. Icons are capped at 1 MB (192px).
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-09-18
updated:
2026-01-17
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the AI icon generation feature is implemented without proper testing, users may experience inconsistent or irrelevant icon outputs, leading to confusion about agent functions.
- roles: Agent Builders, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-ai-powered-icon-generation-in-microsoft-365-copilot/
Increased Support Tickets
Unprepared changes may lead to a surge in support requests from users struggling with the new icon generation feature, impacting IT support resources and response times.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-ai-powered-icon-generation-in-microsoft-365-copilot/
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're organizing a big event and need to create name tags for all the attendees. Previously, you might have had to draw each name tag by hand or find someone to help design them. This could be time-consuming and might not always result in the perfect design. Now, think of Microsoft 365 Copilot as your personal assistant who can quickly generate these name tags for you, based on your description of what you want them to look like.
In the world of Microsoft 365, creating icons for your digital agents used to be a bit like that old process. You had to either use a default icon, find one online, or design it yourself. This could involve a lot of back-and-forth communication with design teams or spending time searching for the right image.
With the new feature in Microsoft 365 Copilot, you can now simply tell the AI what you want your icon to look like. It's like having a designer who understands your needs instantly and can create a custom icon just for you. You can describe the icon's appearance or use the agent's description to guide the AI in generating an icon that best represents the agent's function. This not only saves time but also ensures that the icon effectively communicates the purpose of the agent to end users.
If you prefer, you can still upload your own icon or choose from a selection of pre-made icons. However, the AI-generated option provides a flexible and creative way to enhance your digital workspace with personalized visuals. Just like the name tags at your event, these icons help users quickly identify and understand the role of each agent, making the digital experience more intuitive and engaging.
** AI generated content. This information must be reviewed before use.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-17 | RM Status | In development | Launched |
| 2025-11-17 | RM Description | A picture is worth a thousand words. Before, Copilot Studio agent builders would need to use the default icon or manually upload their own image. This process meant browsing the web for an image, asking different teams for icons, or manually drawing one. Users can now use AI to describe how the icon should look like, thus helping inform end users of the agent's function more easily, with more expression. Users can now generate icons using AI in the lite version of Copilot Studio in M365. Users can enter custom prompts or use the description of the agent to generate the icon. Alternatively, users can manually upload their own icon or select from a set of pre-created icons. Icons are capped at 1 MB (192px). | A picture is worth a thousand words. Before, Microsoft 365 Copilot agent builders would need to use the default icon or manually upload their own image. This process meant browsing the web for an image, asking different teams for icons, or manually drawing one. Users can now use AI to describe how the icon should look like, thus helping inform end users of the agent's function more easily, with more expression. Users can now generate icons using AI in Agent Builder. Users can enter custom prompts or use the description of the agent to generate the icon. Alternatively, users can manually upload their own icon or select from a set of pre-created icons. Icons are capped at 1 MB (192px). |
| 2025-11-17 | RM Title | Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Generate icons using AI in Copilot Studio lite | Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Generate icons for your agents using AI in Microsoft 365 Copilot |
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