check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
Copilot, eDiscovery, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 for the web, Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Loop, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Information Protection, Teams
Platform:
Multi-Geo, Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Copilot Pages will soon have a new .page file extension, identical in functionality to the .loop extension. The rollout starts in late June 2025 and ends in late July 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is needed.
Details:
Coming soon: A new .page file extension for Microsoft Copilot Pages. This new file extension will continue to support admin toggles, sensitivity labels, data loss prevention, multi-geo storage, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, version history, export, audit logs, and data subject requests. The functionality and support for the .page file extension will be identical to the existing .loop file extension. The only difference is the file extension name and file icon.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license or a Microsoft 365 license is required to access this feature.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494834.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late June 2025 and expect to complete by late July 2025.
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Created:
2025-05-30
updated:
2025-05-30
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a new ".page" file extension for Copilot Pages, replacing the ".loop" extension with the same functionalities, requiring no action from administrators, and necessitating a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, with the change occurring from late June to late July 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
Change in File Extension
Users may experience confusion or difficulty in locating files due to the change from .loop to .page file extension, potentially leading to delays in accessing necessary documents.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/loop/loop-compliance-summary?view=o365-worldwide#summary-table-of-admin-management-governance-lifecycle-and-compliance-capabilities-based-on-experience, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/copilot-pages-for-it-admins---sep-2024-update/4241521
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User Notification Requirement
Failure to notify users about the new file extension may lead to increased support requests and user frustration as they adapt to the change without prior knowledge.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/loop/loop-compliance-summary?view=o365-worldwide#summary-table-of-admin-management-governance-lifecycle-and-compliance-capabilities-based-on-experience, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=494834
Centralization of Content
The transition of pages created in Copilot Chat to the Copilot app may disrupt user workflows if they are not prepared for the change, leading to inefficiencies in content management.
- roles: End Users, Content Managers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/copilot-pages-for-it-admins---sep-2024-update/4241521, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=494834
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Enhanced Compliance Management
The new .page file extension will continue to support compliance features such as data loss prevention and eDiscovery, which can enhance the organizationâs ability to manage sensitive information and ensure regulatory compliance. This is particularly beneficial for industries that are heavily regulated.
- next-steps: Review current compliance policies and update them to include the handling of .page files. Train staff on new compliance measures associated with the .page extension.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Security Manager, Data Protection Officer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/loop/loop-compliance-summary?view=o365-worldwide#summary-table-of-admin-management-governance-lifecycle-and-compliance-capabilities-based-on-experience
Centralized Content Management
By centralizing content in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app with the new .page file extension, users can streamline their workflow, reducing the time spent searching for documents and improving collaboration across teams.
- next-steps: Inform users about the benefits of using the Copilot app for managing .page files. Encourage teams to transition their workflows to utilize the centralized app for better collaboration.
- roles: Project Manager, Team Leader, IT Administrator
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/copilot-pages-for-it-admins---sep-2024-update/4241521
Improved User Experience
The new file extension and icon for Copilot pages can enhance user experience by providing a clearer distinction between file types, potentially reducing confusion and improving user adoption of new features.
- next-steps: Conduct user training sessions to familiarize users with the new .page file extension and its functionalities. Gather user feedback to identify any areas for further improvement.
- roles: User Experience Designer, Training Coordinator, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=494834
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