check before: 2026-02-28
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Copilot, Copilot Chat, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Developer, Online, World tenant
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Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat's MCP-based agents will support rich interactive UI widgets starting late February 2026, enhancing user interactions. Admins manage agents via Microsoft 365 Admin Center with existing controls and Entra ID group access. No action is required, but reviewing governance and documentation is advised.
Details:
Updated March 3, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
Model Context Protocol (MCP) based agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will now be able to surface rich, interactive UI widgets directly within chat. This enhancement enables developers to deliver more engaging and structured agent interactions. Users will experience these widgets when interacting with agents that implement them, and admins will continue to manage these agents through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
Screenshot 1: Rich in-line widgets in Copilot
When this will happen:
WW rollout will begin late February 2026 and is expected to complete by early March 2026.
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2026-02-06
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2026-03-04
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User Experience Enhancement
Users will experience richer interactions with MCP-based agents through new interactive UI widgets, leading to improved engagement and satisfaction. However, if the change is implemented without preparation, users may face confusion or frustration due to unfamiliarity with the new interface and functionalities.
- roles: End Users, Customer Support Representatives
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/03/03/enhancing-model-context-protocol-mcp-based-agents-with-rich-interactive-ui-widgets-support/
Admin Management Challenges
Administrators may struggle to manage the new features effectively if they do not review existing governance and documentation. This could lead to misconfigurations or security issues, impacting the overall stability of the IT environment.
- roles: IT Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/03/03/enhancing-model-context-protocol-mcp-based-agents-with-rich-interactive-ui-widgets-support/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-03-04 | MC Messages | Introduction
Model Context Protocol (MCP) based agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will now be able to surface rich, interactive UI widgets directly within chat. This enhancement enables developers to deliver more engaging and structured agent interactions. Users will experience these widgets when interacting with agents that implement them, and admins will continue to manage these agents through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Screenshot 1: Rich in-line widgets in Copilot When this will happen: Public Preview: Rollout will begin late February 2026 and is expected to complete by early March 2026. | Updated March 3, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Model Context Protocol (MCP) based agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will now be able to surface rich, interactive UI widgets directly within chat. This enhancement enables developers to deliver more engaging and structured agent interactions. Users will experience these widgets when interacting with agents that implement them, and admins will continue to manage these agents through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Screenshot 1: Rich in-line widgets in Copilot When this will happen: WW rollout will begin late February 2026 and is expected to complete by early March 2026. |
| 2026-03-04 | MC Title | Enhancing Model Context Protocol (MCP) based agents with rich interactive UI widgets support | (Updated) Enhancing Model Context Protocol (MCP) based agents with rich interactive UI widgets support |
| 2026-03-04 | MC Last Updated | 02/06/2026 01:45:15 | 2026-03-03T21:35:50Z |
| 2026-03-04 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-03-04 | MC Summary | MCP-based agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will support rich interactive UI widgets, enhancing user interactions with structured visuals. This rollout begins late February 2026. Admins manage agents via Microsoft 365 Admin Center with existing controls and Entra ID group access. No action is required to prepare. | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat's MCP-based agents will support rich interactive UI widgets starting late February 2026, enhancing user interactions. Admins manage agents via Microsoft 365 Admin Center with existing controls and Entra ID group access. No action is required, but reviewing governance and documentation is advised. |
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