check before: 2025-11-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Outlook
Platform:
mobile, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot is adding voice chat across desktop, web, and mobile apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Public preview began November 2025, with general availability by February 2026. Voice conversations are stored like text, have no admin disable option, and support all Copilot languages.
Details:
Updated February 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
In early November, we announced voice in the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app. Now we're expanding that offering to Microsoft 365 Copilot app on desktop and the web, as well as in the Microsoft 365 apps, starting with Word and PowerPoint on desktop and web and Outlook on desktop, web, and mobile.
Voice enables Microsoft 365 Copilot users to have natural, back-and-forth conversations with Copilot simply by speaking. It lets you quickly capture your ideas, whether you're brainstorming, drafting a response, or preparing for a meeting. Just say "help me prepare for my next meeting" to get an instant response from Work IQ, grounded in your work data, context, and preferences.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 516569.
When this will happen
Public Preview: Rollout began in November 2025 and is expected to complete in December 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in December 2025 and is expected to complete in February 2026 (previously January).
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Current Channel, General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-11-22
updated:
2026-02-18
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Copilot is introducing a voice interaction feature across platforms like Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, allowing users to speak commands and questions, with voice conversations stored similarly to text, and supporting all languages currently available in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Direct effects for Operations**
Voice Chat Implementation
Without proper preparation, users may experience confusion and frustration due to the lack of admin control to disable the voice chat feature, leading to unintended voice interactions and potential data privacy concerns.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-privacy, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/voice-turns-microsoft-365-copilot-into-your-thought-partner-/4469040
Microphone Permissions and Device Settings
Users may face issues with voice chat functionality if microphone permissions and device settings are not properly configured, leading to a poor user experience and hindered productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-privacy, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=516569
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-18 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-02-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot is adding voice chat across desktop, web, and mobile apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Rolling out from November 2025 to January 2026, licensed users can have natural voice conversations with Copilot, with transcripts stored securely. No admin control to disable this feature. | Microsoft 365 Copilot is adding voice chat across desktop, web, and mobile apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Public preview began November 2025, with general availability by February 2026. Voice conversations are stored like text, have no admin disable option, and support all Copilot languages. |
| 2026-02-18 | MC Last Updated | 11/22/2025 01:35:36 | 2026-02-17T18:36:18Z |
| 2026-02-18 | MC Messages | Introduction
In early November, we announced voice in the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app. Now we're expanding that offering to Microsoft 365 Copilot app on desktop and the web, as well as in the Microsoft 365 apps, starting with Word and PowerPoint on desktop and web and Outlook on desktop, web, and mobile. Voice enables Microsoft 365 Copilot users to have natural, back-and-forth conversations with Copilot simply by speaking. It lets you quickly capture your ideas, whether you're brainstorming, drafting a response, or preparing for a meeting. Just say "help me prepare for my next meeting" to get an instant response from Work IQ, grounded in your work data, context, and preferences. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 516569. When this will happen Public Preview: Rollout began in November 2025 and is expected to complete in December 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in December 2025 and is expected to complete in January 2026. | Updated February 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction In early November, we announced voice in the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app. Now we're expanding that offering to Microsoft 365 Copilot app on desktop and the web, as well as in the Microsoft 365 apps, starting with Word and PowerPoint on desktop and web and Outlook on desktop, web, and mobile. Voice enables Microsoft 365 Copilot users to have natural, back-and-forth conversations with Copilot simply by speaking. It lets you quickly capture your ideas, whether you're brainstorming, drafting a response, or preparing for a meeting. Just say "help me prepare for my next meeting" to get an instant response from Work IQ, grounded in your work data, context, and preferences. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 516569. When this will happen Public Preview: Rollout began in November 2025 and is expected to complete in December 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in December 2025 and is expected to complete in February 2026 (previously January). |
| 2026-02-18 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot: Voice chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Voice chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot |
| 2026-02-18 | MC End Time | 03/02/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-30T10:00:00Z |
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