MC973505 – (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft SharePoint sites when writing prompts (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

413110

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint sites via Context IQ when writing prompts. The feature requires a Copilot license and will roll out globally from late July to mid-August 2025, with no admin action needed. Users see only accessible sites in their prompts.

Details:
Updated August 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to search for and select Microsoft SharePoint sites.
Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413110.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late July 2025 (previously late June) and expect to complete by mid-August 2025 (previously early August).

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-01-07

updated:
2025-08-13

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience with Context IQ
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new feature allowing them to select SharePoint sites, leading to inefficient prompt writing and potential miscommunication in collaborative tasks.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/using-context-iq-to-refer-to-specific-files-people-and-more-in-microsoft-365-copilot-272ac2c1-c5f7-49c9-8a42-2a8a87846fa0, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=413110

Access to Relevant Data
Without preparation, users may not utilize the feature effectively, missing out on relevant SharePoint data that could enhance their prompts, leading to less accurate or useful responses from Copilot.
   - roles: End Users, Project Managers
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/using-context-iq-to-refer-to-specific-files-people-and-more-in-microsoft-365-copilot-272ac2c1-c5f7-49c9-8a42-2a8a87846fa0, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=413110

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft 365 Copilot is introducing a new feature that allows users to select SharePoint sites when writing prompts. Think of this as having a virtual assistant that can pull specific information from your filing cabinet when you need it. In this case, the filing cabinet is your SharePoint sites, and the assistant is Context IQ, a set of AI tools from Microsoft.

Imagine you're writing a report and need to reference specific documents or data. Instead of manually searching through your files, you can now use Copilot to search and select the relevant SharePoint sites directly in your conversation. It's like having a smart search engine that understands the context of what you're working on and fetches the right information for you.

This feature will be available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be rolled out globally between late July and mid-August 2025. Users will only see the SharePoint sites they have access to, ensuring privacy and security. There's no need for any administrative setup or action, as the feature will be enabled by default.

To put it simply, this update is like having a knowledgeable assistant who knows exactly where to find the information you need, making your work more efficient and accurate.