check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
The default chat experience with Copilot in Word now allows Copilot to directly edit your document. All changes made by Copilot are fully reviewable and reversible, and users can turn this experience off if needed.
Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-25
updated:
2026-02-25
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Copilot in Word acts as a skilled editor that can help write, edit, and refine documents, with the flexibility to review, undo changes, or disable the feature as needed, and is available across various platforms.
Direct effects for Operations**
Unintended Document Changes
If Copilot edits documents without user oversight, it may lead to unintended changes that could disrupt the document's intended message or format.
- roles: Content Creators, Editors
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-word/
User Trust and Confidence
Frequent unintended edits by Copilot may erode user trust in the tool, leading to reluctance in using AI features for document creation.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/how-ai-is-changing-the-way-we-work/
Increased Review Time
Users may need to spend additional time reviewing changes made by Copilot, impacting productivity and workflow efficiency.
- roles: Reviewers, Team Leads
- references: https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-copilot-in-word-what-you-need-to-know
Configutation Options**
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Opportunities**
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Potentional Risks**
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IT Security**
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explanation for non-techies**
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