check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact
Links:
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot will allow users to search for and insert SharePoint Lists into chat prompts via Context IQ, enhancing response accuracy. This feature, enabled by default, rolls out worldwide from late March to early April 2026 and requires a Copilot license with no admin action needed.
Details:
[Introduction]
Microsoft is enhancing Microsoft 365 Copilot by allowing users to search for, select, and insert SharePoint Lists directly into their prompts in Copilot Chat to ground their conversations. When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to search for and select SharePoint Lists from Context IQ by either typing forward slash "/" or selecting Add work content from the Plus menu (+). This helps ground prompts in contextually relevant data, improving the accuracy and usefulness of Copilot responses.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422308.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late March 2026 and expect to complete by early April 2026.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-21
updated:
2026-02-21
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Copilot is introducing a feature that integrates SharePoint Lists into chat interactions, allowing users to enhance responses by accessing specific data, available to all users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and SharePoint Lists access.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new feature, leading to potential misuse or underutilization of the Copilot Chat capabilities.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/using-context-iq-to-refer-to-specific-files-people-and-more-in-microsoft-365-copilot-and-copilot-chat-272ac2c1-c5f7-49c9-8a42-2a8a87846fa0, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=422308
Data Access Misunderstanding
Users may mistakenly believe they have access to more SharePoint Lists than they actually do, leading to potential data privacy concerns or compliance issues.
- roles: End Users, Compliance Officers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/using-context-iq-to-refer-to-specific-files-people-and-more-in-microsoft-365-copilot-and-copilot-chat-272ac2c1-c5f7-49c9-8a42-2a8a87846fa0, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=422308
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