check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Insights, OneNote, Outlook
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
New Microsoft 365 Copilot metrics will be added across apps like Edge, OneNote, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, enhancing usage insights in Copilot Dashboard and Analytics. Rolling out worldwide from late April to late May 2026, this feature is automatic for licensed users with no required configuration changes.
Details:
[Introduction]
We are adding new Copilot metrics across Microsoft 365 apps to help you better understand how users engage with Copilot. These metrics include actions taken in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, Microsoft Edge, and OneNote, and intent-based usage across Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This update expands visibility into how users adopt Copilot and supports improved insights in the Copilot Dashboard and Advanced Analysis in Copilot Analytics.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557981.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late April 2026 and expect to complete in late May 2026.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-03-31
updated:
2026-03-31
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of new metrics without prior training or documentation updates, leading to potential misuse of the Copilot features.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557981
Increased Support Requests
The rollout of new metrics may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek clarification on the new features and how to utilize them effectively, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, System Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557981
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