check before: 2025-02-15
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
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 Microsoft SharePoint sites using Context IQ when writing prompts. This feature will roll out from late July 2025 to early August 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about the change.
Details:
Updated June 23, 2025: We have updated the 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 July 2025 (previously late June) and expect to complete by early August 2025 (previously early July).
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Created:
2025-01-07
updated:
2025-06-24
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Copilot will introduce a feature from late July to early August 2025 that allows users to search and select SharePoint sites when writing prompts, using Context IQ technology to ensure accurate and contextually appropriate data integration, with no action required from administrators.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience with Context IQ
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new ability to select SharePoint sites when writing prompts, leading to potential inefficiencies in their workflow.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- 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
Increased Dependency on SharePoint
With the new feature, users may become overly reliant on SharePoint for their prompts, potentially leading to issues if SharePoint is down or experiencing performance issues.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- 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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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-06-24 | MC Last Updated | 06/05/2025 17:54:16 | 2025-06-23T21:39:12Z |
| 2025-06-24 | MC Messages | Updated June 5, 2025: We have updated the 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 June 2025 (previously early June) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously late June). | Updated June 23, 2025: We have updated the 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 July 2025 (previously late June) and expect to complete by early August 2025 (previously early July). |
| 2025-06-24 | MC End Time | 08/25/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-09-29T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-06-24 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select Microsoft SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ (CIQ). The rollout begins late June 2025 and completes by early July 2025. No admin action is required. Users will see recent SharePoint sites they have access to in CIQ. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to search for and select Microsoft SharePoint sites using Context IQ when writing prompts. This feature will roll out from late July 2025 to early August 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about the change. |
| 2025-06-06 | MC Last Updated | 05/20/2025 18:10:48 | 2025-06-05T17:54:16Z |
| 2025-06-06 | MC Messages | Updated May 20, 2025: We have updated the 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 early June 2025 (previously late May) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously early June). | Updated June 5, 2025: We have updated the 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 June 2025 (previously early June) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously late June). |
| 2025-06-06 | MC End Time | 07/14/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-08-25T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-06-06 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ. This feature will be available starting early June 2025 and will complete by late June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified and documentation updated. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select Microsoft SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ (CIQ). The rollout begins late June 2025 and completes by early July 2025. No admin action is required. Users will see recent SharePoint sites they have access to in CIQ. |
| 2025-05-21 | MC Messages | Updated May 1, 2025: We have updated the 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 May 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by early June 2025 (previously mid-May). | Updated May 20, 2025: We have updated the 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 early June 2025 (previously late May) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously early June). |
| 2025-05-21 | MC Last Updated | 05/01/2025 23:05:26 | 2025-05-20T18:10:48Z |
| 2025-05-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ. The rollout starts in late May 2025 and ends by early June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is needed. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ. This feature will be available starting early June 2025 and will complete by late June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified and documentation updated. |
| 2025-05-02 | MC Last Updated | 04/08/2025 21:30:16 | 2025-05-01T23:05:26Z |
| 2025-05-02 | MC Messages | Updated April 8, 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 early May 2025 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2025 (previously late April). | Updated May 1, 2025: We have updated the 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 May 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by early June 2025 (previously mid-May). |
| 2025-05-02 | MC End Time | 06/27/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-07-14T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-05-02 | MC 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 early May 2025 and complete by mid-May 2025. No admin action is required. Users will see their recent SharePoint sites in CIQ. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ. The rollout starts in late May 2025 and ends by early June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is needed. |
| 2025-04-09 | MC Messages | 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). | Updated April 8, 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 early May 2025 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2025 (previously late April). |
| 2025-04-09 | MC Last Updated | 03/11/2025 16:24:59 | 2025-04-08T21:30:16Z |
| 2025-04-09 | MC 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. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to search for and select SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ. The rollout will begin early May 2025 and complete by mid-May 2025. No admin action is required. Users will see their recent SharePoint sites in CIQ. |
| 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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