MC1282571 | Copilot entry point changes in Excel

Service

Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Last Updated

2026-04-16T21:20:23.877Z

Published

2026-04-16T21:20:17Z

Message ID

MC1282571

[Introduction] We’re updating how users access Copilot in Excel to provide a clearer, more consistent, and more intuitive experience across Microsoft 365 apps. These changes consolidate multiple Copilot entry points into a single, predictable location and establish Excel Edit Mode in the right-side chat pane as the primary Copilot interface. This update improves discoverability, simplifies user workflows, and aligns the Excel Copilot experience with other Microsoft 365 applications. [When this will happen:] • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late April 2026 and is expected to complete by early June 2026. • General Availability (GCC, GCC High, and DoD): Rollout begins in ea...

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