check before: 2025-02-15
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to search for and select SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ. The rollout will begin mid-April 2025 and complete by late April 2025. No admin action is required. Users will see their recent SharePoint sites in CIQ.
Details:
Updated March 10, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. 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 mid-April 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously early April).
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Release Phase:
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Created:
2025-01-07
updated:
2025-03-12
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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 when writing prompts, leading to inefficient use of the tool.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- 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
Data Access and Security
If users are not informed about the feature, they may inadvertently attempt to access or reference SharePoint sites they do not have permissions for, leading to potential security concerns and user frustration.
- roles: End Users, IT Security Staff
- 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**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-03-12 | MC Messages | Updated February 6, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. 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 March 2025 (mid-March) and expect to complete by early April (previously late March). | Updated March 10, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. 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 mid-April 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously early April). |
| 2025-03-12 | MC Last Updated | 02/06/2025 21:45:54 | 2025-03-11T16:24:59Z |
| 2025-03-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ (CIQ). This feature, requiring a Copilot license, will roll out worldwide from mid to late March 2025 without needing admin action. Users will see recent SharePoint sites they have access to in CIQ. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to search for and select SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ. The rollout will begin mid-April 2025 and complete by late April 2025. No admin action is required. Users will see their recent SharePoint sites in CIQ. |
| 2025-02-07 | MC Messages | 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 mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025. | Updated February 6, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. 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 March 2025 (mid-March) and expect to complete by early April (previously late March). |
| 2025-02-07 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft SharePoint sites when writing prompts | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft SharePoint sites when writing prompts |
| 2025-02-07 | MC Last Updated | 01/07/2025 01:18:59 | 2025-02-06T21:45:54Z |
| 2025-02-07 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-02-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ (CIQ). This feature, requiring a Copilot license, will roll out worldwide from mid to late February 2025 without needing admin action. Users will see recent SharePoint sites they have access to in CIQ. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ (CIQ). This feature, requiring a Copilot license, will roll out worldwide from mid to late March 2025 without needing admin action. Users will see recent SharePoint sites they have access to in CIQ. |
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