MC1240704 | (Updated) Copilot entry point changes in Word and handoff to Agent in chat

Service

Microsoft 365 apps

Last Updated

2026-03-27T21:52:41.04Z

Published

2026-02-27T22:10:37Z

Message ID

MC1240704

Updated March 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We are updating the entry points for Copilot in Word to provide a clearer, more consistent, and more intuitive experience. These changes unify how users access Copilot and introduce Word Agent in the chat pane as the primary Copilot interface. This update improves discoverability, simplifies the user workflow, and creates consistency with other Microsoft 365 apps. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early April 2026 (previously late March) and expect to complete by June 2026 (previously late April). General Availability (GCC, GCCH and DoD): We w...

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