check before: 2025-11-01
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Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps
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Online, World tenant
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Summary:
Microsoft Copilot in Word will add document statistics like author, last modified date, and open count to the Dynamic Document Snapshot's Activity tab. Rolling out worldwide from mid-November to mid-December 2025, this feature is on by default, requires no admin setup, and enhances collaboration and transparency.
Details:
Updated November 25, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're introducing a new capability in Copilot in Word that allows users to view key document statistics directly within the Dynamic Document Snapshot. This enhancement helps users quickly understand document activity and ownership, improving transparency and collaboration.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by mid-December 2025 (previously late November).
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2025-09-10
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2025-11-27
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User Experience Impact
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new document statistics feature, leading to potential miscommunication about document ownership and activity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/11/25/updated-microsoft-copilot-in-word-view-document-statistics-in-dynamic-document-snapshot/
Data Privacy Concerns
The automatic display of document activity metadata may raise privacy concerns among users who are unaware that their document interactions are being tracked and displayed.
- roles: Compliance Officers, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/11/25/updated-microsoft-copilot-in-word-view-document-statistics-in-dynamic-document-snapshot/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-11-27 | MC Last Updated | 09/24/2025 22:21:34 | 2025-11-26T18:29:43Z |
| 2025-11-27 | MC Messages | Updated September 24, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new capability in Copilot in Word that allows users to view key document statistics directly within the Dynamic Document Snapshot. This enhancement helps users quickly understand document activity and ownership, improving transparency and collaboration. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by late November 2025 (previously late September). | Updated November 25, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new capability in Copilot in Word that allows users to view key document statistics directly within the Dynamic Document Snapshot. This enhancement helps users quickly understand document activity and ownership, improving transparency and collaboration. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by mid-December 2025 (previously late November). |
| 2025-11-27 | MC End Time | 01/05/2026 08:00:00 | 2026-01-26T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-11-27 | MC Summary | Microsoft Copilot in Word will add document statistics—author, last modified date, open count—in the Dynamic Document Snapshot's Activity tab. Rolling out worldwide mid-November to late November 2025, this default-on feature requires no admin setup and enhances collaboration by providing key document insights. | Microsoft Copilot in Word will add document statistics like author, last modified date, and open count to the Dynamic Document Snapshot's Activity tab. Rolling out worldwide from mid-November to mid-December 2025, this feature is on by default, requires no admin setup, and enhances collaboration and transparency. |
| 2025-09-24 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2025-09-24 | MC Summary | Microsoft Copilot in Word will add document statistics like author, last modified date, and open count to the Dynamic Document Snapshot's Activity tab. This feature, rolling out worldwide in September 2025, is on by default, requires no admin setup, and enhances collaboration by providing easy access to document insights. | Microsoft Copilot in Word will add document statistics—author, last modified date, open count—in the Dynamic Document Snapshot's Activity tab. Rolling out worldwide mid-November to late November 2025, this default-on feature requires no admin setup and enhances collaboration by providing key document insights. |
| 2025-09-24 | MC Last Updated | 09/10/2025 01:17:34 | 2025-09-24T22:21:34Z |
| 2025-09-24 | MC Messages | Introduction
We're introducing a new capability in Copilot in Word that allows users to view key document statistics directly within the Dynamic Document Snapshot. This enhancement helps users quickly understand document activity and ownership, improving transparency and collaboration. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-September 2025 and is expected to complete by late September 2025. | Updated September 24, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new capability in Copilot in Word that allows users to view key document statistics directly within the Dynamic Document Snapshot. This enhancement helps users quickly understand document activity and ownership, improving transparency and collaboration. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by late November 2025 (previously late September). |
| 2025-09-24 | MC Title | Microsoft Copilot in Word: View Document Statistics in Dynamic Document Snapshot | (Updated) Microsoft Copilot in Word: View Document Statistics in Dynamic Document Snapshot |
| 2025-09-24 | MC End Time | 10/30/2025 08:00:00 | 2026-01-05T08:00:00Z |
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