check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
SharePoint introduces an AI-assisted Charts web part, enabling page authors with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to create and edit interactive charts using plain-language prompts. Rollout starts late May 2026 for Targeted Release and mid-June 2026 worldwide, with no required action for organizations.
Details:
Updated May 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're introducing a new Charts web part with AI assistance in SharePoint, designed to help page authors quickly create rich, interactive charts using plain-language prompts. This update reduces the time and effort needed to visualize data on SharePoint pages and enables more intuitive, AI-powered authoring experiences directly within SharePoint.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560076.
When this will happen:
Targeted Release: Rollout begins in late May 2026 (previously early May) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously mid-May).
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-June 2026 (previously mid-May) and is expected to complete by late June 2026 (previously late May).
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Created:
2026-04-17
updated:
2026-05-16
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the new AI-assisted Charts web part is introduced without proper preparation, users may experience confusion or frustration due to unfamiliarity with the new interface and functionalities, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: SharePoint Page Authors, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/create-a-chart-on-pages-with-ai-in-sharepoint-9ff7c2e9-ccb4-40b2-8aa3-1dd810766fb3, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560076
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the new feature without adequate training or documentation may lead to an influx of support requests from users struggling to utilize the new AI capabilities effectively.
- roles: IT Support Staff, SharePoint Administrators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/create-a-chart-on-pages-with-ai-in-sharepoint-9ff7c2e9-ccb4-40b2-8aa3-1dd810766fb3, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560076
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-16 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2026-05-16 | MC Summary | SharePoint introduces an AI-assisted Charts web part for page authors to create interactive charts using plain-language prompts. Rolling out May 2026, it requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license. Users can add, edit, and customize charts easily within SharePoint pages with existing permissions applying. | SharePoint introduces an AI-assisted Charts web part, enabling page authors with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to create and edit interactive charts using plain-language prompts. Rollout starts late May 2026 for Targeted Release and mid-June 2026 worldwide, with no required action for organizations. |
| 2026-05-16 | MC Last Updated | 04/16/2026 23:18:39 | 2026-05-15T20:27:40Z |
| 2026-05-16 | MC Messages | Introduction
We're introducing a new Charts web part with AI assistance in SharePoint, designed to help page authors quickly create rich, interactive charts using plain-language prompts. This update reduces the time and effort needed to visualize data on SharePoint pages and enables more intuitive, AI-powered authoring experiences directly within SharePoint. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560076. When this will happen: Targeted Release: Rollout begins in early May 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-May 2026. General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-May 2026 and is expected to complete by late May 2026. | Updated May 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new Charts web part with AI assistance in SharePoint, designed to help page authors quickly create rich, interactive charts using plain-language prompts. This update reduces the time and effort needed to visualize data on SharePoint pages and enables more intuitive, AI-powered authoring experiences directly within SharePoint. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560076. When this will happen: Targeted Release: Rollout begins in late May 2026 (previously early May) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously mid-May). General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-June 2026 (previously mid-May) and is expected to complete by late June 2026 (previously late May). |
| 2026-05-16 | MC Title | Create charts on pages with AI in SharePoint | (Updated) Create charts on pages with AI in SharePoint |
| 2026-05-16 | MC End Time | 07/01/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-27T09:00:00Z |
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