MC791456 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Use Draft with Copilot in Microsoft Word based on text, list, or table selections (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot

Platform:

iOS, Mac, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, User impact

Links:

371373

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft 365 introduces Copilot for Word, allowing users to generate new content by selecting text, lists, or tables. The feature will roll out from late April 2024 to early August 2024, requiring no admin action for the update. For more details, users can visit the provided support link.

Details:
Users can use Draft with Copilot in Microsoft Word with the on-canvas Copilot menu when selecting text, a list, or a table to generate new content from Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 and engage in a more interactive experience.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 371373
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late April 2024 on web, in early June 2024 on Win32 and Mac, and in early July on iPad. Rollout is expected to complete by early August 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-05-10

updated:
2024-05-10

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for user support and training
- Users may require assistance in understanding and utilizing the new Copilot feature effectively, leading to a potential increase in support tickets.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Training Coordinators
- Potential performance issues during rollout
- As the feature is rolled out, there may be temporary performance degradation in Microsoft 365 services due to increased load or unexpected bugs.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Managers, System Administrators

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Integration challenges with existing workflows
- Users may need to adapt their workflows to incorporate the new Copilot functionality, which could lead to disruptions if not managed properly.
- Roles impacted: Business Analysts, Project Managers
- Dependency on Microsoft 365 service stability
- The successful operation of the Copilot feature relies on the stability of Microsoft 365 services, which could affect other integrated applications and services.
- Roles impacted: IT Architects, Application Administrators

For further details, refer to the official Microsoft documentation: [Draft and add content with Copilot in Word](https://support.microsoft.com/office/draft-and-add-content-with-copilot-in-word-069c91f0-9e42-4c9a-bbce-fddf5d581541) and [Microsoft 365 Roadmap](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=371373).