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check before: 2023-06-01
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite, OneNote, Outlook, Windows
Platform:
iOS, Mac, mobile, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is being rolled out across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook on multiple platforms starting mid-2025. It respects user state, requires no admin action unless pinning is disabled, and does not change data processing or AI capabilities.
Details:
September 17, 2025, Update: The rollout to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote has started and is expected to complete in the coming weeks.
Updated July 29, 2025, Update: The rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote has been delayed to mid-August. The original timing has been updated in the original message. Additionally, Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file.
We're excited to announce that we are making Copilot Chat available as a side-by-side experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote to help users access AI in their flow of work.
Copilot Chat in Word (Windows desktop) for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. UI elements subject to change.
Users can open Copilot Chat from the app ribbon. Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file.
Copilot Chat will be available in these apps for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license who have pinning enabled. We will update the text of the Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat admin setting to reflect its expanded scope across Microsoft 365 apps.
Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center: Existing setting with updated language
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494830
[When this will happen:]
General Availability:
* Outlook for Web, new Outlook for Windows, and classic Outlook for Windows: Rollout of this change starts in late June and completes in the weeks following.
* Outlook for Mac: Rollout of this change for Mac starts in mid-July and completes in the weeks following.
* Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (Web, Mac, Windows): Rollout of this change starts in mid-August and completes in the weeks following.
Windows: Current Channel rollout will start in mid-August. Monthly Enterprise Channel rollout will be included as part of Patch Tuesday in September.
Mobile (Word/PowerPoint) / iPad (all) rollout will start no earlier than mid-August.
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Created:
2025-06-17
updated:
2025-09-18
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-18 | MC Messages | Updated July 29, 2025, Update: The rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote has been delayed to mid-August. The original timing has been updated in the original message. Additionally, Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file.
We're excited to announce that we are making Copilot Chat available as a side-by-side experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote to help users access AI in their flow of work. Copilot Chat in Word (Windows desktop) for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. UI elements subject to change. Users can open Copilot Chat from the app ribbon. Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file. Copilot Chat will be available in these apps for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license who have pinning enabled. We will update the text of the Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat admin setting to reflect its expanded scope across Microsoft 365 apps. Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center: Existing setting with updated language This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494830 [When this will happen:] General Availability: * Outlook for Web, new Outlook for Windows, and classic Outlook for Windows: Rollout of this change starts in late June and completes in the weeks following. * Outlook for Mac: Rollout of this change for Mac starts in mid-July and completes in the weeks following. * Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (Web, Mac, Windows): Rollout of this change starts in mid-August and completes in the weeks following. Windows: Current Channel rollout will start in mid-August. Monthly Enterprise Channel rollout will be included as part of Patch Tuesday in September. Mobile (Word/PowerPoint) / iPad (all) rollout will start no earlier than mid-August. | September 17, 2025, Update: The rollout to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote has started and is expected to complete in the coming weeks.
Updated July 29, 2025, Update: The rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote has been delayed to mid-August. The original timing has been updated in the original message. Additionally, Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file. We're excited to announce that we are making Copilot Chat available as a side-by-side experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote to help users access AI in their flow of work. Copilot Chat in Word (Windows desktop) for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. UI elements subject to change. Users can open Copilot Chat from the app ribbon. Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file. Copilot Chat will be available in these apps for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license who have pinning enabled. We will update the text of the Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat admin setting to reflect its expanded scope across Microsoft 365 apps. Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center: Existing setting with updated language This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494830 [When this will happen:] General Availability: * Outlook for Web, new Outlook for Windows, and classic Outlook for Windows: Rollout of this change starts in late June and completes in the weeks following. * Outlook for Mac: Rollout of this change for Mac starts in mid-July and completes in the weeks following. * Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (Web, Mac, Windows): Rollout of this change starts in mid-August and completes in the weeks following. Windows: Current Channel rollout will start in mid-August. Monthly Enterprise Channel rollout will be included as part of Patch Tuesday in September. Mobile (Word/PowerPoint) / iPad (all) rollout will start no earlier than mid-August. |
| 2025-09-18 | MC Last Updated | 07/31/2025 21:29:16 | 2025-09-17T22:59:06Z |
| 2025-09-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is being extended to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote with a delayed rollout to mid-August for some apps. It respects the user's last state and is available for licensed users and those with pinning enabled. No admin action is needed unless adjusting pin settings. | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is being rolled out across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook on multiple platforms starting mid-2025. It respects user state, requires no admin action unless pinning is disabled, and does not change data processing or AI capabilities. |
| 2025-08-01 | MC Messages | Updated July 29, 2025, Update: The rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote has been delayed to mid-August. The original timing has been updated in the original message. Additionally, Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file.
We're excited to announce that we are making Copilot Chat available as a side-by-side experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote to help users access AI in their flow of work. Copilot Chat in Word (Windows desktop) for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. UI elements subject to change. Users can open Copilot Chat from the app ribbon. Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file. Reference image of the Copilot settings menu in Word (Windows desktop). UI elements subject to change. Copilot Chat will be available in these apps for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license who have pinning enabled. We will update the text of the Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat admin setting to reflect its expanded scope across Microsoft 365 apps. Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center: Existing setting with updated language This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494830 [When this will happen:] General Availability: * Outlook for Web, new Outlook for Windows, and classic Outlook for Windows: Rollout of this change starts in late June and completes in the weeks following. * Outlook for Mac: Rollout of this change for Mac starts in mid-July and completes in the weeks following. * Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (Web, Mac, Windows): Rollout of this change starts in mid-August and completes in the weeks following. Windows: Current Channel rollout will start in mid-August. Monthly Enterprise Channel rollout will be included as part of Patch Tuesday in September. Mobile (Word/PowerPoint) / iPad (all) rollout will start no earlier than mid-August. | Updated July 29, 2025, Update: The rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote has been delayed to mid-August. The original timing has been updated in the original message. Additionally, Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file.
We're excited to announce that we are making Copilot Chat available as a side-by-side experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote to help users access AI in their flow of work. Copilot Chat in Word (Windows desktop) for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. UI elements subject to change. Users can open Copilot Chat from the app ribbon. Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file. Copilot Chat will be available in these apps for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license who have pinning enabled. We will update the text of the Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat admin setting to reflect its expanded scope across Microsoft 365 apps. Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center: Existing setting with updated language This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494830 [When this will happen:] General Availability: * Outlook for Web, new Outlook for Windows, and classic Outlook for Windows: Rollout of this change starts in late June and completes in the weeks following. * Outlook for Mac: Rollout of this change for Mac starts in mid-July and completes in the weeks following. * Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (Web, Mac, Windows): Rollout of this change starts in mid-August and completes in the weeks following. Windows: Current Channel rollout will start in mid-August. Monthly Enterprise Channel rollout will be included as part of Patch Tuesday in September. Mobile (Word/PowerPoint) / iPad (all) rollout will start no earlier than mid-August. |
| 2025-08-01 | MC Last Updated | 07/29/2025 19:22:08 | 2025-07-31T21:29:16Z |
| 2025-08-01 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is being extended to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote with a delayed rollout to mid-August for some apps. It respects users' last chat state and is available to licensed users and those with pinning enabled. No admin action is required unless changing pin settings. | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is being extended to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote with a delayed rollout to mid-August for some apps. It respects the user's last state and is available for licensed users and those with pinning enabled. No admin action is needed unless adjusting pin settings. |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Messages | Updated July 11, 2025: The rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote has been delayed. The original timing has been updated in the original message and now includes Windows Current Channel and Monthly Enterprise Channel timing.
We're excited to announce that we are making Copilot Chat available as a side-by-side experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote to help users access AI in their flow of work. Copilot Chat in Word (Windows desktop) for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. UI elements subject to change. Copilot Chat will open in the side pane when a user opens a file. Users can manage this behavior through their settings in each app. Reference image of the Copilot settings menu in Word (Windows desktop). UI elements subject to change. Copilot Chat will be available in these apps for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license who have pinning enabled. We will update the text of the Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat admin setting to reflect its expanded scope across Microsoft 365 apps. Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center: Existing setting with updated language This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494830 [When this will happen:] General Availability: * Outlook for Web, new Outlook for Windows, and classic Outlook for Windows: Rollout of this change starts in late June and completes in the weeks following. * Outlook for Mac: Rollout of this change for Mac starts in mid-July and completes in the weeks following. * Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (Web, Mac, Windows): Rollout of this change starts in late July and completes in the weeks following. Windows: Current Channel rollout will start in late July. Monthly Enterprise Channel rollout will be included as part of Patch Tuesday in September. Mobile (Word/PowerPoint) / iPad (all) rollout will start no earlier than August. | Updated July 29, 2025, Update: The rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote has been delayed to mid-August. The original timing has been updated in the original message. Additionally, Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file.
We're excited to announce that we are making Copilot Chat available as a side-by-side experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote to help users access AI in their flow of work. Copilot Chat in Word (Windows desktop) for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. UI elements subject to change. Users can open Copilot Chat from the app ribbon. Copilot Chat in the apps will respect the most recent user state (open or closed) when opening a file. Reference image of the Copilot settings menu in Word (Windows desktop). UI elements subject to change. Copilot Chat will be available in these apps for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license who have pinning enabled. We will update the text of the Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat admin setting to reflect its expanded scope across Microsoft 365 apps. Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center: Existing setting with updated language This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494830 [When this will happen:] General Availability: * Outlook for Web, new Outlook for Windows, and classic Outlook for Windows: Rollout of this change starts in late June and completes in the weeks following. * Outlook for Mac: Rollout of this change for Mac starts in mid-July and completes in the weeks following. * Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (Web, Mac, Windows): Rollout of this change starts in mid-August and completes in the weeks following. Windows: Current Channel rollout will start in mid-August. Monthly Enterprise Channel rollout will be included as part of Patch Tuesday in September. Mobile (Word/PowerPoint) / iPad (all) rollout will start no earlier than mid-August. |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Last Updated | 07/12/2025 01:03:56 | 2025-07-29T19:22:08Z |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote has been delayed. It will be available in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for users with and without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Admins should adjust settings to "Pin" for non-licensed users to access Copilot Chat. | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is being extended to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote with a delayed rollout to mid-August for some apps. It respects users' last chat state and is available to licensed users and those with pinning enabled. No admin action is required unless changing pin settings. |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Messages | We're excited to announce that we are making Copilot Chat available as a side-by-side experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote to help users access AI in their flow of work.
Copilot Chat in Word (Windows desktop) for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. UI elements subject to change. Copilot Chat will open in the side pane when a user opens a file. Users can manage this behavior through their settings in each app. Reference image of the Copilot settings menu in Word (Windows desktop). UI elements subject to change. Copilot Chat will be available in these apps for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license who have pinning enabled. We will update the text of the Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat admin setting to reflect its expanded scope across Microsoft 365 apps. Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center: Existing setting with updated language This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494830 [When this will happen:] General Availability: Outlook for Web, new Outlook for Windows, and classic Outlook for Windows: Rollout of this change starts in late June and completes in the weeks following. Outlook for Mac: Rollout of this change for Mac starts in mid-July and completes in the weeks following. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (Web, Mac, Windows): Rollout of this change starts in mid-July and completes in the weeks following. Mobile (Word/PowerPoint) / iPad (all) rollout will start no earlier than August. | Updated July 11, 2025: The rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote has been delayed. The original timing has been updated in the original message and now includes Windows Current Channel and Monthly Enterprise Channel timing.
We're excited to announce that we are making Copilot Chat available as a side-by-side experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote to help users access AI in their flow of work. Copilot Chat in Word (Windows desktop) for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. UI elements subject to change. Copilot Chat will open in the side pane when a user opens a file. Users can manage this behavior through their settings in each app. Reference image of the Copilot settings menu in Word (Windows desktop). UI elements subject to change. Copilot Chat will be available in these apps for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license who have pinning enabled. We will update the text of the Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat admin setting to reflect its expanded scope across Microsoft 365 apps. Pin Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center: Existing setting with updated language This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494830 [When this will happen:] General Availability: * Outlook for Web, new Outlook for Windows, and classic Outlook for Windows: Rollout of this change starts in late June and completes in the weeks following. * Outlook for Mac: Rollout of this change for Mac starts in mid-July and completes in the weeks following. * Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (Web, Mac, Windows): Rollout of this change starts in late July and completes in the weeks following. Windows: Current Channel rollout will start in late July. Monthly Enterprise Channel rollout will be included as part of Patch Tuesday in September. Mobile (Word/PowerPoint) / iPad (all) rollout will start no earlier than August. |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot: Extending Copilot Chat to Microsoft 365 apps | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Extending Copilot Chat to Microsoft 365 apps |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Last Updated | 06/17/2025 01:13:39 | 2025-07-12T01:03:56Z |
| 2025-07-12 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is now available in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. It opens in the side pane and can be managed through settings. Rollout begins in late June for Outlook and mid-July for other apps. Admins may need to adjust the pin setting for non-licensed users. | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat rollout for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote has been delayed. It will be available in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for users with and without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Admins should adjust settings to "Pin" for non-licensed users to access Copilot Chat. |
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