check before: 2026-05-01
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Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate, Power Platform, Project
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Online, World tenant
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Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot's Agent Builder will allow users to create scheduled workflows that run prompts automatically on various recurrence patterns. This feature, paused for rollout, enables automation of routine tasks per user, respects existing policies, and offers full user control over workflows. No admin action is needed.
Details:
Updated May 22, 2026: We have paused rollout of this feature at this time. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing the ability to create workflows that schedule prompts in Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new capability allows users to schedule prompts that run automatically on a defined cadence, such as hourly, daily, or weekly. Based on customer feedback requesting more automation and proactive insights, workflows help users reduce manual prompting and automate routine tasks using their Copilot agents.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.
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2026-05-07
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2026-05-23
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Direct effects for Operations**
Automated Data Processing
The introduction of scheduled workflows may lead to unintended data processing without direct user initiation, potentially causing compliance issues if not properly managed.
- roles: Compliance Officer, Data Protection Officer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/rest/api/power-platform/workflowsagent/dsr-compliance/delete-flow
User Experience with Automation
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not adequately informed about the new automated workflows, leading to potential misuse or underutilization of the feature.
- roles: End User, Training Coordinator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/rest/api/power-platform/workflowsagent/dsr-compliance/delete-flow
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-23 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-05-23 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot's Agent Builder will support scheduled workflows to run prompts automatically on hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly cadences. Rolling out worldwide in May 2026, this feature enables users to automate tasks per user, view and manage workflows, and requires no admin action to enable. | Microsoft 365 Copilot's Agent Builder will allow users to create scheduled workflows that run prompts automatically on various recurrence patterns. This feature, paused for rollout, enables automation of routine tasks per user, respects existing policies, and offers full user control over workflows. No admin action is needed. |
| 2026-05-23 | MC Last Updated | 05/07/2026 00:53:31 | 2026-05-22T20:08:41Z |
| 2026-05-23 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're introducing the ability to create workflows that schedule prompts in Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new capability allows users to schedule prompts that run automatically on a defined cadence, such as hourly, daily, or weekly. Based on customer feedback requesting more automation and proactive insights, workflows help users reduce manual prompting and automate routine tasks using their Copilot agents. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026. | Updated May 22, 2026: We have paused rollout of this feature at this time. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing the ability to create workflows that schedule prompts in Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new capability allows users to schedule prompts that run automatically on a defined cadence, such as hourly, daily, or weekly. Based on customer feedback requesting more automation and proactive insights, workflows help users reduce manual prompting and automate routine tasks using their Copilot agents. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. |
| 2026-05-23 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot: Schedule prompts in Agent Builder | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Schedule prompts in Agent Builder |
| 2026-05-23 | MC End Time | 06/01/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-31T09:00:00Z |
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