check before: 2025-09-01
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Entra, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Edge, Purview Data Loss Prevention
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Edge for Business will soon include the Rewrite feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, enabling AI-assisted text drafting and rephrasing via right-click. Release is paused currently. Admins can manage it with the InlineComposeEnabled policy, and DLP restrictions may block its functionality. No immediate admin action needed.
Details:
Updated March 20, 2026: We have paused release of this feature at this time. We will update this post when we are ready to move forward. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This capability helps users draft and rephrase editable text directly within Edge, enhancing productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.
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General Availability
Created:
2025-09-03
updated:
2026-03-21
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Feature Unavailability
If the Rewrite feature is released without proper DLP configuration, users may experience functionality issues, leading to decreased productivity as they cannot utilize AI-assisted drafting.
- roles: End Users, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/DeployEdge/edge-learnmore-copilot-page-summary-results, https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/microsoft-edge-browser-policies/composeinlineenabled
User Confusion
Without prior notification about the new Rewrite feature, users may be unaware of its existence, leading to confusion and frustration when they cannot find or use it effectively.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420335
Compliance Risks
If the Rewrite feature is enabled without reviewing DLP policies, it may inadvertently expose sensitive data, leading to compliance violations and potential data breaches.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/DeployEdge/edge-learnmore-copilot-page-summary-results, https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/microsoft-edge-browser-policies/composeinlineenabled
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-03-21 | MC Last Updated | 01/16/2026 01:00:07 | 2026-03-20T17:11:42Z |
| 2026-03-21 | MC Messages | Updated January 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This capability helps users draft and rephrase editable text directly within Edge, enhancing productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-March 2026 (previously late January). | Updated March 20, 2026: We have paused release of this feature at this time. We will update this post when we are ready to move forward. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This capability helps users draft and rephrase editable text directly within Edge, enhancing productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. |
| 2026-03-21 | MC End Time | 04/30/2026 10:00:00 | 2026-06-30T10:00:00Z |
| 2026-03-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft Edge for Business will launch the Rewrite feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in mid-March 2026. Enabled by default, it allows users to draft and rephrase text via right-click. Functionality depends on DLP policies, and admins can control it with the InlineComposeEnabled policy. | Microsoft Edge for Business will soon include the Rewrite feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, enabling AI-assisted text drafting and rephrasing via right-click. Release is paused currently. Admins can manage it with the InlineComposeEnabled policy, and DLP restrictions may block its functionality. No immediate admin action needed. |
| 2026-01-16 | MC Last Updated | 12/03/2025 01:22:49 | 2026-01-16T01:00:07Z |
| 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 Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This capability helps users draft and rephrase editable text directly within Edge, enhancing productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late January 2026 (previously early December 2025). | Updated January 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This capability helps users draft and rephrase editable text directly within Edge, enhancing productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-March 2026 (previously late January). |
| 2026-01-16 | MC End Time | 01/26/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-04-30T10:00:00Z |
| 2026-01-16 | MC Summary | Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce the Rewrite feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in late January 2026. Enabled by default, it allows users to draft and rephrase text via right-click. Admins can control it with the InlineComposeEnabled policy, and DLP restrictions may block its use on some content. | Microsoft Edge for Business will launch the Rewrite feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in mid-March 2026. Enabled by default, it allows users to draft and rephrase text via right-click. Functionality depends on DLP policies, and admins can control it with the InlineComposeEnabled policy. |
| 2025-12-03 | MC Last Updated | 10/21/2025 00:28:20 | 2025-12-03T01:22:49Z |
| 2025-12-03 | MC Messages | Updated October 20, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This capability helps users draft and rephrase editable text directly within Edge, enhancing productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 (previously late September) and is expected to complete by late December (previously late September). | Updated December 2, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This capability helps users draft and rephrase editable text directly within Edge, enhancing productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late January 2026 (previously early December 2025). |
| 2025-12-03 | MC End Time | 11/10/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-01-26T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-12-03 | MC Summary | Microsoft Edge for Business will add the Rewrite feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, enabling AI-assisted text drafting and rephrasing via right-click. Rollout starts December 2025, enabled by default, with admin control via InlineComposeEnabled policy and DLP restrictions affecting functionality. | Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce the Rewrite feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in late January 2026. Enabled by default, it allows users to draft and rephrase text via right-click. Admins can control it with the InlineComposeEnabled policy, and DLP restrictions may block its use on some content. |
| 2025-10-21 | MC Messages | Introduction
Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This capability helps users draft and rephrase editable text directly within Edge, enhancing productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late September 2025 and is expected to complete by late September 2025. | Updated October 20, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This capability helps users draft and rephrase editable text directly within Edge, enhancing productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 (previously late September) and is expected to complete by late December (previously late September). |
| 2025-10-21 | MC Title | Rewrite with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat coming soon to Edge for Business users | (Updated) Rewrite with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat coming soon to Edge for Business users |
| 2025-10-21 | MC Last Updated | 09/03/2025 01:22:20 | 2025-10-21T00:28:20Z |
| 2025-10-21 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-10-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat's Rewrite feature will launch in Edge for Business by late September 2025, enabling users to draft and rephrase text via right-click. It’s enabled by default, subject to DLP restrictions, and manageable by admins through the InlineComposeEnabled policy. No prior admin action is needed. | Microsoft Edge for Business will add the Rewrite feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, enabling AI-assisted text drafting and rephrasing via right-click. Rollout starts December 2025, enabled by default, with admin control via InlineComposeEnabled policy and DLP restrictions affecting functionality. |
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