check before: 2024-08-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Mac, Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Word will soon feature automatic summary generation by Copilot upon opening a file. Rollout begins late August 2024 and ends February 2025. A Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required. The feature is on by default and documentation will be updated before rollout.
Details:
Updated January 10, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature.
Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document.
This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late December).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-08-24
updated:
2025-01-15
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Distraction
The automatic summary may distract users from their primary task of reading or editing the document, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399921
Information Overload
Users may feel overwhelmed by the additional information presented at the top of the document, especially if they are not familiar with the feature.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-summary-of-your-document-with-copilot-79bb7a0a-3bf7-41fe-8c09-56f855b669bf
Training and Documentation Needs
The introduction of this feature will require updated training materials and documentation to help users understand how to effectively use the new summary feature.
- roles: IT Support, Trainers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-summary-of-your-document-with-copilot-79bb7a0a-3bf7-41fe-8c09-56f855b669bf
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Opportunities**
Enhanced Document Review Process
The automatic summary generation by Copilot can significantly reduce the time users spend reviewing lengthy documents. This feature will allow users to quickly grasp the main points of a document upon opening it, leading to more efficient decision-making and collaboration.
- next-steps: Communicate the benefits of this feature to all users and provide training sessions on how to effectively utilize the automatic summaries for their workflows.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Content Creators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-summary-of-your-document-with-copilot-79bb7a0a-3bf7-41fe-8c09-56f855b669bf, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399921
Improved User Engagement with Documents
By providing immediate summaries, users are likely to engage more with documents, leading to better comprehension and retention of information. This can enhance overall productivity and satisfaction with document handling.
- next-steps: Monitor user feedback on the new feature and adjust training materials accordingly to maximize user engagement and satisfaction.
- roles: HR Managers, Training Coordinators, Knowledge Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-summary-of-your-document-with-copilot-79bb7a0a-3bf7-41fe-8c09-56f855b669bf, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399921
Streamlined Onboarding for New Employees
New employees can benefit from the automatic summaries as they familiarize themselves with company documents. This feature can help them quickly understand key information without needing extensive guidance from colleagues.
- next-steps: Integrate the use of Copilot's summary feature into the onboarding process, providing new hires with a quick reference to essential documents.
- roles: Onboarding Specialists, Team Managers, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-summary-of-your-document-with-copilot-79bb7a0a-3bf7-41fe-8c09-56f855b669bf, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399921
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-01-11 | MC Last Updated | 12/05/2024 02:17:48 | 2025-01-11T01:54:04Z |
| 2025-01-11 | MC Messages | Updated December 4, 2024: We have updated the content with an End User documentation link. Thank you for your patience.
Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature. Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document. This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late December 2024 (previously late September). | Updated January 10, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature. Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document. This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late December). |
| 2025-01-11 | MC End Time | 02/10/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-03-03T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-01-11 | MC Summary | Microsoft Word will soon feature automatic summary generation by Copilot upon opening a file. This applies to Word for Windows and Mac, requiring a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. Rollout begins late August 2024, with completion by late December 2024. The feature is on by default. No admin action is needed before rollout. | Microsoft Word will soon feature automatic summary generation by Copilot upon opening a file. Rollout begins late August 2024 and ends February 2025. A Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required. The feature is on by default and documentation will be updated before rollout. |
| 2024-12-05 | MC Last Updated | 10/16/2024 00:01:29 | 2024-12-05T02:17:48Z |
| 2024-12-05 | MC Messages | Updated October 15, 2024: We have updated the content with an End User documentation link. Thank you for your patience.
Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature. Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document. This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). | Updated December 4, 2024: We have updated the content with an End User documentation link. Thank you for your patience.
Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature. Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document. This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late December 2024 (previously late September). |
| 2024-12-05 | MC End Time | 12/16/2024 09:00:00 | 2025-02-10T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-12-05 | MC Summary | Microsoft Word will soon feature Copilot summarizing documents upon opening. This requires a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and applies to Word for Windows and Mac. Rollout begins late August 2024, with completion by late November 2024. No admin action is needed for the update. | Microsoft Word will soon feature automatic summary generation by Copilot upon opening a file. This applies to Word for Windows and Mac, requiring a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. Rollout begins late August 2024, with completion by late December 2024. The feature is on by default. No admin action is needed before rollout. |
| 2024-10-16 | MC Messages | Updated October 9, 2024: We have updated the content with an End User documentation link. Thank you for your patience.
Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature. Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document. This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September). | Updated October 15, 2024: We have updated the content with an End User documentation link. Thank you for your patience.
Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature. Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document. This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). |
| 2024-10-16 | MC Last Updated | 10/10/2024 01:44:52 | 2024-10-16T00:01:29Z |
| 2024-10-16 | MC Summary | Microsoft Word's Copilot feature will soon automatically generate document summaries upon opening. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921, requires a Copilot license and will be available on Word for Windows and Mac by late October 2024. No admin action is needed for the rollout. | Microsoft Word will soon feature Copilot summarizing documents upon opening. This requires a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and applies to Word for Windows and Mac. Rollout begins late August 2024, with completion by late November 2024. No admin action is needed for the update. |
| 2024-10-10 | MC Last Updated | 09/11/2024 02:59:02 | 2024-10-10T01:44:52Z |
| 2024-10-10 | MC Messages | Updated September 10, 2024: We have updated the content with an End User documentation link. Thank you for your patience.
Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature. Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document. This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. | Updated October 9, 2024: We have updated the content with an End User documentation link. Thank you for your patience.
Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature. Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document. This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September). |
| 2024-10-10 | MC End Time | 12/02/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-12-16T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-10-10 | MC Summary | Microsoft Word will soon feature automatic summary generation by Copilot when a document is opened, requiring a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. This update, part of Roadmap ID 399921, will be globally available from late August to September 2024. The feature will be on by default. | Microsoft Word's Copilot feature will soon automatically generate document summaries upon opening. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921, requires a Copilot license and will be available on Word for Windows and Mac by late October 2024. No admin action is needed for the rollout. |
| 2024-09-11 | MC Messages | Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature.
Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document. This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. | Updated September 10, 2024: We have updated the content with an End User documentation link. Thank you for your patience.
Note: A Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required to use this feature. Coming soon to Microsoft Word: When you open a document, Microsoft Copilot will generate a summary in the Word window. You can hide the summary or open the Copilot chat pane to ask specific questions about the document. This message applies to Word for Windows and Mac desktops. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399921. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. |
| 2024-09-11 | MC Title | Microsoft Word: Copilot will generate an automatic summary when a file opens | (Updated) Microsoft Word: Copilot will generate an automatic summary when a file opens |
| 2024-09-11 | MC Last Updated | 08/24/2024 01:37:48 | 2024-09-11T02:59:02Z |
| 2024-09-11 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-09-11 | MC prepare | This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Before rollout, we will update this post with revised documentation. https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399921 | This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Before rollout, we will update this post with revised documentation. End User Documentation: Create a summary of your document with Copilot - Microsoft Support https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-summary-of-your-document-with-copilot-79bb7a0a-3bf7-41fe-8c09-56f855b669bf https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399921 |
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