check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Lists, OneDrive, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Lists will be supported as a knowledge source for custom agents in SharePoint and OneDrive starting late March 2026. Agents can answer questions using list data, but only one list can be used per agent. Users need appropriate permissions and a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Details:
Introduction
We're introducing support for Microsoft Lists as a knowledge source for custom agents in SharePoint and OneDrive. These custom agents can now ground responses in a list stored on a SharePoint site or in your OneDrive.
When this will happen:
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late March 2026 and expect to complete rollout by early May 2026.
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Created:
2026-03-19
updated:
2026-03-19
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Direct effects for Operations**
Limited Knowledge Source for Agents
Agents can only use one Microsoft List as a knowledge source, which may limit the breadth of information available to users and reduce the effectiveness of responses.
- roles: Site Members, Custom Agent Creators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-an-agent-in-sharepoint-d16c6ca1-a8e3-4096-af49-67e1cfdddd42
User Confusion and Mismanagement
If users are not informed about the limitations and changes, they may create agents that do not meet their needs, leading to frustration and inefficiency.
- roles: Site Members, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-an-agent-in-sharepoint-d16c6ca1-a8e3-4096-af49-67e1cfdddd42
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