check before: 2025-09-30
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will add an "Open in Word" button by early October 2025, enabling users with a Copilot license to transfer AI-generated responses directly into Word for editing. The feature is automatic, requires no admin action, and has no impact on existing workflows or compliance.
Details:
Updated September 17, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're introducing a new Open in Word action button in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This feature allows users to seamlessly transfer Copilot-generated responses into Microsoft Word for further editing, formatting, or collaboration. It enhances productivity by bridging AI-generated content with familiar document workflows.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by early October 2025 (previously late September).
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Created:
2025-08-28
updated:
2025-09-18
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If users are not informed about the new 'Open in Word' button, they may be confused about its functionality, leading to decreased productivity as they may not utilize the feature effectively.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-new-open-in-word-action-button-in-microsoft-365-copilot-chat/
Increased Support Requests
Without prior communication regarding the new feature, users may encounter issues or have questions about its use, resulting in an increase in support requests and potential delays in other IT operations.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Agents
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-new-open-in-word-action-button-in-microsoft-365-copilot-chat/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-18 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-09-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will add an "Open in Word" button by late September 2025, allowing users with a Copilot license to transfer AI-generated content directly into Word for editing. The feature is automatic, requires no admin action, and has no impact on existing workflows or compliance. | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will add an "Open in Word" button by early October 2025, enabling users with a Copilot license to transfer AI-generated responses directly into Word for editing. The feature is automatic, requires no admin action, and has no impact on existing workflows or compliance. |
| 2025-09-18 | MC Last Updated | 08/28/2025 00:04:03 | 2025-09-17T23:47:34Z |
| 2025-09-18 | MC Messages | Introduction
We're introducing a new Open in Word action button in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This feature allows users to seamlessly transfer Copilot-generated responses into Microsoft Word for further editing, formatting, or collaboration. It enhances productivity by bridging AI-generated content with familiar document workflows. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-September 2025 and is expected to complete by late September 2025. | Updated September 17, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new Open in Word action button in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This feature allows users to seamlessly transfer Copilot-generated responses into Microsoft Word for further editing, formatting, or collaboration. It enhances productivity by bridging AI-generated content with familiar document workflows. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by early October 2025 (previously late September). |
| 2025-09-18 | MC Title | New "Open in Word" action button in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat | (Updated) New "Open in Word" action button in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat |
| 2025-09-18 | MC End Time | 10/30/2025 08:00:00 | 2025-11-10T08:00:00Z |
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