check before: 2026-02-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Deep citations let users quickly verify Copilot's results by linking directly to the relevant part of the reference, boosting trust. We're starting with Word and PPT files, then adding Meetings, Web, and PDF references.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-12-18
updated:
2025-12-18
Public Preview Start Date
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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 Trust and Verification
Without proper preparation, users may struggle to verify the accuracy of Copilot's results, leading to decreased trust in the tool and potential misinformation in documents.
- roles: Content Creators, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-deep-citations-in-microsoft-copilot/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/microsoft-copilot-what-it-is-and-how-it-works/
User Experience Disruption
If the change is implemented without adequate training or support, users may experience confusion and frustration when trying to utilize the new citation features, negatively impacting productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-deep-citations-in-microsoft-copilot/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-copilot-what-you-need-to-know
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a feature called "deep citations" in its Copilot tool within Microsoft 365, which includes applications like Word and PowerPoint. Think of deep citations as a GPS for your research. Just like a GPS helps you find the exact location you need to go to, deep citations help you find the exact part of a document or reference that supports the information Copilot provides. This makes it easier for users to verify the information, much like checking a map to ensure you're on the right path.
Initially, this feature will be available for Word and PowerPoint files, and later it will expand to include references from Meetings, the Web, and PDFs. Imagine you’re reading a report and Copilot suggests a piece of information; with deep citations, you can click a link that takes you directly to the section of the document where that information is found. This process is similar to how hyperlinks work on the internet, where clicking a link takes you directly to the relevant webpage.
This feature is being rolled out across different platforms, including desktop, Mac, and web versions of Microsoft 365, and is currently in various stages of availability, from general release to preview and development. The goal is to make it easier for users to trust and verify the information provided by Copilot, much like having a reliable source to back up a claim in a legal argument or business decision.
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