MC1182704 – (Updated) SharePoint FAQ web part: AI-powered updates for easier content management and seamless import

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Loop, SharePoint

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

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Details:

Summary:
The SharePoint FAQ web part will gain AI-powered features by early 2026, including on-demand AI-suggested updates, seamless import of FAQs, and grounding answers in SharePoint Pages. These enhancements improve content accuracy and ease management for Microsoft 365 Copilot-licensed authors. No admin action is needed.

Details:
Updated March 31, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing AI-powered enhancements to the SharePoint FAQ web part to help content owners keep FAQs accurate and fresh with less effort. These updates are based on customer feedback and aim to improve content reliability and reduce manual upkeep. Key improvements include AI-suggested updates, seamless import of existing FAQs, and the ability to ground answers in SharePoint Pages.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 482198.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout begins in late November 2025 and completes by early January 2026 (previously early December 2025).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout begins in early April 2026 and completes by mid-April 2026.
Who is affected: Content authors using the SharePoint FAQ web part with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
What will happen:
The following enhancements will be available to improve FAQ management and content accuracy:
On-demand AI-suggested FAQ updates: Authors can manually trigger a freshness check. AI will analyze grounding files and viewer-submitted questions to identify outdated or inaccurate FAQ entries and suggest revisions.Screenshot 1: FAQ authors can trigger an on-demand update check whenever new AI-generated update suggestions are available.
Screenshot 2: FAQ authors can review and approve AI suggestions to keep the content accurate and up to date.

Seamless import of existing FAQs: Authors can copy and paste curated FAQ content directly into the SharePoint FAQ web part, enabling quick integration of existing knowledge assets.
Screenshot 3: FAQ authors can easily import Q&A pairs by simply pasting content.

SharePoint Page as grounding source: FAQ answers can be grounded in SharePoint content, including the current page or other selected pages, improving response reliability and contextual relevance.
Screenshot 4: FAQ authors can use the current page or existing pages as reference sources.

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Created:
2025-11-04

updated:
2026-04-01

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AI-Suggested Updates
Without preparation, content authors may face confusion or errors when AI suggests updates that they are not familiar with, leading to potential misinformation being published.
   - roles: Content Authors, Site Owners
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-a-faq-web-part-in-sharepoint-fd499cde-5db8-419d-a00a-bf87a43c79fb, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=482198

Seamless Import of FAQs
If authors are unprepared for the new import feature, they may incorrectly format or misinterpret existing content, resulting in inconsistencies in the FAQ section.
   - roles: Content Authors, Site Owners
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-a-faq-web-part-in-sharepoint-fd499cde-5db8-419d-a00a-bf87a43c79fb, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=482198

Grounding Answers in SharePoint Pages
Failure to understand the grounding feature may lead to authors providing outdated or irrelevant answers, negatively impacting user trust and experience.
   - roles: Content Authors, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-a-faq-web-part-in-sharepoint-fd499cde-5db8-419d-a00a-bf87a43c79fb, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=482198

User Interaction with AI
Users may struggle with the new AI interaction capabilities, leading to frustration and decreased productivity if they are not adequately trained on how to utilize the features.
   - roles: Content Authors, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-a-faq-web-part-in-sharepoint-fd499cde-5db8-419d-a00a-bf87a43c79fb, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=482198

Documentation and Training Updates
If internal documentation is not updated in time, users may lack the necessary guidance to effectively use the new features, leading to operational inefficiencies.
   - roles: Content Authors, Site Owners
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-a-faq-web-part-in-sharepoint-fd499cde-5db8-419d-a00a-bf87a43c79fb, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=482198

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