check before: 2024-11-15
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Developer, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
The Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat has been updated to allow users to create charts, graphs, and data analysis using prompts. The rollout timeline has been adjusted to begin late January 2025, with completion by late February 2025. This feature will be available by default and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Details:
Updated December 9, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This rollout will enable users to use prompts in to create charts, graphs and data analysis in Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat (BizChat). Users can also view the Python code for these charts, graphs, and data analysis. This feature requires a license for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420363.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late January 2025 (previously mid-December) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late December).
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Created:
2024-10-12
updated:
2024-12-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion and Misuse of New Features
Users may not be familiar with the new functionality to create charts and graphs, leading to confusion and potential misuse of the tool, which can result in incorrect data representation.
- roles: End Users, Data Analysts
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420363, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/get-started-with-microsoft-365-copilot-business-chat-5b00a52d-7296-48ee-b938-b95b7209f737
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of new features without prior training or documentation updates may lead to an increase in support requests from users seeking assistance on how to utilize the new capabilities effectively.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420363, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/get-started-with-microsoft-365-copilot-business-chat-5b00a52d-7296-48ee-b938-b95b7209f737
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2024-12-10 | MC Last Updated | 11/21/2024 00:13:23 | 2024-12-10T02:31:18Z |
2024-12-10 | MC Messages | Updated November 20, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This rollout will enable users to use prompts in to create charts, graphs and data analysis in Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat (BizChat). Users can also view the Python code for these charts, graphs, and data analysis. This feature requires a license for Microsoft 365 Copilot. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420363. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-December 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late December 2024 (previously late November). | Updated December 9, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This rollout will enable users to use prompts in to create charts, graphs and data analysis in Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat (BizChat). Users can also view the Python code for these charts, graphs, and data analysis. This feature requires a license for Microsoft 365 Copilot. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420363. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late January 2025 (previously mid-December) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late December). |
2024-12-10 | MC End Time | 02/10/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-04-14T10:00:00Z |
2024-12-10 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat will enable chart, graph, and data analysis creation via prompts, viewable Python code, and requires a Copilot license. Rollout starts mid-December 2024, completing by late December. No admin action needed; users should be informed. Roadmap ID: 420363. | The Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat has been updated to allow users to create charts, graphs, and data analysis using prompts. The rollout timeline has been adjusted to begin late January 2025, with completion by late February 2025. This feature will be available by default and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. |
2024-11-21 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
2024-11-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat will enable chart, graph, and data analysis creation via prompts, viewable Python code, and requires a Copilot license. Rollout starts mid-November 2024, completing by late November. No admin action needed; users should be informed. Roadmap ID: 420363. | Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat will enable chart, graph, and data analysis creation via prompts, viewable Python code, and requires a Copilot license. Rollout starts mid-December 2024, completing by late December. No admin action needed; users should be informed. Roadmap ID: 420363. |
2024-11-21 | MC Last Updated | 10/12/2024 00:52:14 | 2024-11-21T00:13:23Z |
2024-11-21 | MC Messages | This rollout will enable users to use prompts in to create charts, graphs and data analysis in Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat (BizChat). Users can also view the Python code for these charts, graphs, and data analysis. This feature requires a license for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420363. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024. | Updated November 20, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This rollout will enable users to use prompts in to create charts, graphs and data analysis in Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat (BizChat). Users can also view the Python code for these charts, graphs, and data analysis. This feature requires a license for Microsoft 365 Copilot. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420363. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-December 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late December 2024 (previously late November). |
2024-11-21 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat: Users can create charts, graphs, and data analysis | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat: Users can create charts, graphs, and data analysis |
2024-11-21 | MC End Time | 01/31/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-02-10T09:00:00Z |
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