552589 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Customize M365 Copilot for your organization with Copilot Tuning

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning is introducing new templates in Agent Builder, designed for tasks such as drafting complex documents, validating documents against guidelines, and editing to match a distinct writing style. Users with Copilot Tuning enabled can further customize the template-based agents by tuning the context, tools, and underlying models with their organization’s proprietary data, processes, and standards. This empowers your teams with customized agents aligned to how your organization works.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2026-01-30

updated:
2026-01-30

Public Preview Start Date

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning allows organizations to customize the digital assistant to align with their specific style and standards by providing guidelines and templates, ensuring it can draft, validate, and edit documents according to the company's unique requirements.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience confusion and frustration due to unexpected changes in document drafting and editing processes, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Content Creators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/03/20/what-is-microsoft-365-copilot-and-how-can-it-help-your-business/

Integration Issues
Without adequate preparation, the integration of Copilot Tuning with existing workflows may lead to compatibility issues, resulting in disruptions in document management and collaboration tools.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Project Managers
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-copilot-blog/what-is-microsoft-365-copilot-and-how-does-it-work/ba-p/3731230, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-365-copilot-what-you-need-to-know/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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