check before: 2026-02-01
Product:
Copilot
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Copilot Search can now match on a person's department, and you can find/lookup all people in a given department when searching the people source directly.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-04
updated:
2026-02-12
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft 365 now includes a feature that allows users to quickly search for employees by department, streamlining tasks like organizing meetings and distributing information within a company.
Direct effects for Operations**
Search Functionality Impact
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience inaccurate or incomplete search results when looking for colleagues in specific departments, leading to confusion and inefficiency in collaboration.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/123456
User Experience Degradation
The introduction of department-based search without adequate training or communication may lead to frustration among users who are accustomed to the previous search functionality, potentially decreasing overall productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/123456
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-12 | RM Status | In development | Rolling out |
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