check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Lists, OneDrive, Outlook, SharePoint, Stream, Teams
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces the SharePoint list agent to create SharePoint lists via natural language and structured content. Rolling out from December 2025 to February 2026, it requires a Copilot license, is opt-in during preview, and enabled by default at general availability, with admin control for disabling.
Details:
We're introducing the SharePoint list agent powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot to simplify list creation. This new capability enables users to create SharePoint lists through natural language conversations and automatically convert structured content (such as tables) generated by Copilot into lists.
This message is associated with Microsoft Roadmap ID 534606.
When this will happen
Frontier Public Preview: We began rolling out in early December 2025 and expect to complete by early January 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late January 2026 and expect to complete by late February 2026.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-12-30
updated:
2025-12-30
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If the SharePoint list agent is enabled without proper preparation, users may face confusion and frustration due to unexpected changes in list creation processes, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Support
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot/frontier-program/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/spblog/sharepoint-showcase-announcements-at-microsoft-ignite-2025/4470378
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of the SharePoint list agent without prior communication and training may result in a surge of support tickets as users encounter issues or have questions about the new feature.
- roles: Helpdesk Support, IT Administrators
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot/frontier-program/, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=534606
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 is introducing a new feature called the SharePoint list agent, which is part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot suite. Think of this as a personal assistant that helps you create lists in SharePoint by simply talking to it or providing structured data, like tables. Imagine you’re at a restaurant and instead of writing down your order, you just tell the waiter what you want, and they take care of the rest. This is similar to how the SharePoint list agent works. You can speak or input structured information, and it will create a list for you.
This feature will start rolling out in December 2025 and will be available to everyone by February 2026. Initially, you’ll need to opt-in to use it, but once it’s fully available, it will be turned on by default. However, if your organization prefers not to use it, admins can turn it off at any time.
To use this feature, you’ll need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. It’s designed to work with other Microsoft apps like Teams, Outlook, and Word, making it easy to create lists from different types of structured content, such as orders or travel requests. You can save these lists to a SharePoint site or your personal OneDrive for Business.
For those managing IT or admin roles, you’ll need to decide if your organization wants to participate in the early preview. It’s also important to inform your helpdesk and support teams about this new capability and update any internal documentation related to SharePoint list creation.
In summary, the SharePoint list agent is like having a smart assistant that makes creating lists as easy as having a conversation. It integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, allowing you to efficiently manage and organize information.
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