check before: 2024-11-01
Product:
Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Starting early November 2024, Microsoft Copilot in Edge will reintroduce page summarization and contextual prompt suggestions, available for users signed in with a Microsoft Entra account or using Microsoft 365 Copilot in web mode. Rollout will be automatic, and admins can configure the feature.
Details:
Starting in early November 2024, Microsoft Copilot in Edge will once again support page summarization, which lets users summarize an open webpage or PDF in the Edge sidebar. Page summarization will also include contextual prompt suggestions to help users ask relevant questions about open pages in Edge. Page summarization will be available for Microsoft Copilot users when signed in with a Microsoft Entra account and for Microsoft 365 Copilot users when using web mode. Learn more about the difference between Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Page summarization and contextual prompt suggestions will be accessible for users when using Copilot through the Edge side pane.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by mid-November 2024.
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Created:
2024-10-17
updated:
2024-10-17
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Automatic Rollout of Page Summarization
The automatic rollout of the page summarization feature may lead to confusion among users who are not prepared for the change, potentially resulting in decreased productivity as they adapt to the new functionality without prior training or documentation.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/overview#whats-the-difference-between-microsoft--and-microsoft-365" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/overview#whats-the-difference-between-microsoft--and-microsoft-365-, https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies#edgeentracopilotpagecontext
Contextual Prompt Suggestions Access
If the contextual prompt suggestions feature is enabled without proper configuration, users may inadvertently share sensitive information or access inappropriate content, leading to potential data security risks and compliance issues.
- roles: Compliance Officers, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/enterprise-data-protection, https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/overview#whats-the-difference-between-microsoft--and-microsoft-365" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/overview#whats-the-difference-between-microsoft--and-microsoft-365-
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for its Copilot tool in the Edge browser, which will be available starting in early November 2024. This feature will allow users to summarize web pages or PDFs directly from the Edge sidebar. Think of it like having a personal assistant who can quickly give you the gist of a long document or webpage, so you don't have to read through everything yourself. It's similar to asking a colleague to give you a quick rundown of a meeting you missed.
Additionally, Copilot will offer contextual prompt suggestions. This means it will help users ask the right questions about the content they are viewing. Imagine you're in a library and you have a librarian who not only finds the book you need but also suggests the most relevant chapters or sections to read based on your interests.
This feature will be available to users who are signed in with a Microsoft Entra account or those using Microsoft 365 Copilot in web mode. The rollout will happen automatically, and administrators can configure how this feature is used within their organization. This is akin to a new tool being added to your office's toolkit, where the office manager can decide how and when it should be used by the team.
Administrators have the option to manage whether users can access page context while using Copilot. This is similar to setting permissions on who can access certain files or information within a company. If not configured, users can choose to enable or disable this feature themselves, much like adjusting settings on their personal devices.
Overall, this update aims to enhance productivity by making it easier to digest information and interact with content online. Organizations should review their current settings and inform their users about this new capability to ensure a smooth transition.
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