check before: 2025-11-01
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Entra, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Edge, OneDrive, Purview Data Loss Prevention, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Edge for Business will support Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to summarize and provide context from browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and YouTube videos starting mid-February 2026. The feature is off by default, respects DLP and policy settings, and requires Entra ID sign-in and Copilot access.
Details:
Updated February 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:]
Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support summarization and contextual grounding with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This enhancement enables users to ask Copilot questions about multiple open browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and YouTube videos directly from the Edge side pane.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496364, 499423, and 499424.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-February (previously mid-March).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-11-19
updated:
2026-02-18
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a feature in Microsoft Edge for Business that allows users to interact with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, starting mid-February 2026, requiring Entra ID sign-in and respecting Data Loss Prevention policies for security.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If the change is implemented without proper user training, users may struggle to utilize the new Copilot features effectively, leading to confusion and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/DeployEdge/edge-learnmore-copilot-page-summary-results, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=499423
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Compliance Issues
Without preparation, existing DLP policies may inadvertently block Copilot's access to necessary data, preventing users from leveraging the new features and causing frustration.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/DeployEdge/edge-learnmore-copilot-page-summary-results#blocking-copilot-chat-in-edge-for-business-access-to-page-content-through-dlp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/DeployEdge/edge-learnmore-copilot-page-summary-results#blocking-copilot-chat-in-edge-for-business-access-to-page-content-through-dlp, https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies
Increased Support Requests
The rollout of new features without prior communication may lead to an influx of support requests from users facing issues or confusion regarding the new functionalities.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Personnel
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/DeployEdge/edge-learnmore-copilot-page-summary-results, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=496364
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-18 | MC Messages | Updated January 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:] Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support summarization and contextual grounding with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This enhancement enables users to ask Copilot questions about multiple open browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and YouTube videos directly from the Edge side pane. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496364, 499423, and 499424. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-March 2026 (previously late January). | Updated February 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:] Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support summarization and contextual grounding with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This enhancement enables users to ask Copilot questions about multiple open browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and YouTube videos directly from the Edge side pane. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496364, 499423, and 499424. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-February (previously mid-March). |
| 2026-02-18 | MC Last Updated | 01/16/2026 00:33:26 | 2026-02-18T01:32:43Z |
| 2026-02-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft Edge for Business will support Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat's summarization and contextual grounding for browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and YouTube videos starting mid-March 2026. The feature is off by default, respects DLP and policy settings, and requires Entra ID sign-in and Copilot access. | Microsoft Edge for Business will support Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to summarize and provide context from browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and YouTube videos starting mid-February 2026. The feature is off by default, respects DLP and policy settings, and requires Entra ID sign-in and Copilot access. |
| 2026-01-16 | MC Last Updated | 12/03/2025 01:19:10 | 2026-01-16T00:33:26Z |
| 2026-01-16 | MC Messages | Updated December 2, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:] Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support summarization and contextual grounding with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This enhancement enables users to ask Copilot questions about multiple open browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and YouTube videos directly from the Edge side pane. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496364, 499423, and 499424. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late January 2026 (previously November 2025). | Updated January 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:] Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support summarization and contextual grounding with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This enhancement enables users to ask Copilot questions about multiple open browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and YouTube videos directly from the Edge side pane. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496364, 499423, and 499424. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-March 2026 (previously late January). |
| 2026-01-16 | MC End Time | 03/09/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-05-04T10:00:00Z |
| 2026-01-16 | MC Summary | Microsoft Edge for Business will support Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for summarization and contextual grounding across browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and YouTube videos starting late January 2026. The feature is off by default, respects DLP and policy settings, and requires users signed in with Entra ID and Copilot access. | Microsoft Edge for Business will support Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat's summarization and contextual grounding for browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and YouTube videos starting mid-March 2026. The feature is off by default, respects DLP and policy settings, and requires Entra ID sign-in and Copilot access. |
| 2025-12-03 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-12-03 | MC Summary | Microsoft Edge for Business will support Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to summarize and provide context from browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and YouTube videos starting mid-November 2025. The feature is off by default, respects DLP and policy settings, and requires Entra ID sign-in and appropriate licensing. | Microsoft Edge for Business will support Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for summarization and contextual grounding across browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and YouTube videos starting late January 2026. The feature is off by default, respects DLP and policy settings, and requires users signed in with Entra ID and Copilot access. |
| 2025-12-03 | MC Last Updated | 11/18/2025 17:24:28 | 2025-12-03T01:19:10Z |
| 2025-12-03 | MC Messages | [Introduction:]
Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support summarization and contextual grounding with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This enhancement enables users to ask Copilot questions about multiple open browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and YouTube videos directly from the Edge side pane. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496364, 499423, and 499424. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by late November 2025. | Updated December 2, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:] Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support summarization and contextual grounding with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This enhancement enables users to ask Copilot questions about multiple open browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and YouTube videos directly from the Edge side pane. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496364, 499423, and 499424. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late January 2026 (previously November 2025). |
| 2025-12-03 | MC Title | Microsoft Edge: Microsoft 365 Copilot will support summarization and contextual grounding | (Updated) Microsoft Edge: Microsoft 365 Copilot will support summarization and contextual grounding |
| 2025-12-03 | MC End Time | 12/31/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-03-09T09:00:00Z |
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