check before: 2026-02-01
Product:
Copilot, Forms, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot will enable structured document generation in SharePoint via form-driven experiences, requiring a Copilot license. Public preview starts mid-February 2026, completing by March. It ensures consistent, compliant documents with existing governance, requires no admin action, and supports template management and workflow streamlining.
Details:
Updated February 5, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We are introducing structured document generation with Microsoft Forms in SharePoint. This capability will help organizations generate standardized, compliant documents through simple form-driven experiences. It will reduce manual effort, improve template consistency, and support governance across high-volume document workflows. Creating and configuring structured document forms will require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
This message is associated with Microsoft Roadmap ID 545896.
[When this will happen]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out in mid-February 2026 and expect to complete by end of March 2026.
General availability (Worldwide): We will announce via Message center when we are ready to proceed.
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General Availability, Preview
Created:
2026-01-15
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2026-02-06
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Copilot is introducing a feature for structured document generation using Microsoft Forms within SharePoint, available for public preview in February 2026, which allows businesses to efficiently create standardized documents like contracts and HR documents by filling out forms that adhere to company standards and compliance policies.
Direct effects for Operations**
Structured Document Generation
Without proper preparation, users may face difficulties in generating compliant documents, leading to inconsistencies and potential compliance risks.
- roles: Document Managers, Business Analysts
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=545896, https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/34d92c8c-fd12-4651-b6e4-709bdca2c7de/e0c376834668e3f9b2b9aff88f63ee67997e211a.mp4
User Experience
Users may experience confusion and frustration if they are not informed about the new form-driven document generation process, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=545896, https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/34d92c8c-fd12-4651-b6e4-709bdca2c7de/e0c376834668e3f9b2b9aff88f63ee67997e211a.mp4
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-06 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-02-06 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot enables structured document generation in SharePoint via form-driven templates, improving consistency and governance. Available worldwide from February 2026, it requires a Copilot license for form creators. The feature is on by default, with no admin action needed, supporting existing SharePoint permissions and policies. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will enable structured document generation in SharePoint via form-driven experiences, requiring a Copilot license. Public preview starts mid-February 2026, completing by March. It ensures consistent, compliant documents with existing governance, requires no admin action, and supports template management and workflow streamlining. |
| 2026-02-06 | MC Last Updated | 01/15/2026 00:18:17 | 2026-02-05T18:36:53Z |
| 2026-02-06 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We are introducing structured document generation with Microsoft Forms in SharePoint. This capability will help organizations generate standardized, compliant documents through simple form-driven experiences. It will reduce manual effort, improve template consistency, and support governance across high-volume document workflows. Creating and configuring structured document forms will require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. This message is associated with Microsoft Roadmap ID 545896. [When this will happen] General availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early February 2026 and will complete by late February 2026. | Updated February 5, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We are introducing structured document generation with Microsoft Forms in SharePoint. This capability will help organizations generate standardized, compliant documents through simple form-driven experiences. It will reduce manual effort, improve template consistency, and support governance across high-volume document workflows. Creating and configuring structured document forms will require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. This message is associated with Microsoft Roadmap ID 545896. [When this will happen] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out in mid-February 2026 and expect to complete by end of March 2026. General availability (Worldwide): We will announce via Message center when we are ready to proceed. |
| 2026-02-06 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot: Structured document generation with Forms | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Structured document generation with Forms |
| 2026-02-06 | MC End Time | 04/01/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-06-01T09:00:00Z |
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