522616 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Ask Copilot about highlighted response content

Product:

Copilot

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Highlight a sentence, paragraph, or table from the response and ask Copilot to work only on that selection. Get focused explanations, concise summaries, quick translations, or next steps for the exact passage you’re reviewing—no more over broad answers. Your selection is previewed in the prompt so you can edit before you send. It’s a faster, more controlled way to get help right where you’re working.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-11-17

updated:
2025-11-17

Docu to Check

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MS workload name

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Confusion and Miscommunication
If users are not adequately trained on how to utilize the new feature, they may misinterpret the functionality, leading to confusion and miscommunication in collaborative tasks.
   - 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://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/microsoft-copilot-what-it-is-and-how-it-will-change-the-way-you-work/

Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of a new feature without proper preparation may lead to an influx of support tickets as users encounter issues or have questions about the functionality, straining IT support resources.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
   - references: https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-copilot-what-you-need-to-know, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-copilot-what-it-is-and-how-it-works/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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