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469 of 469 selected pages have a baseline. 401 pages have an observed change; the newest was seen today.

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469 of 469 selected pages have a baseline · 401 with observed changes · 469 current checks

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November 2026 in brief

6 changes to 3 pages

1 may need admin action5 read to decide

Microsoft 365 Copilot 6

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Week of 2 Nov 2026

Microsoft 365 Copilot Enabling users for Copilot

Read to decideArticle links or image references changed. Check the targets and labels.
Changed article references · 7 added · 7 removed
- Removed image: An image of an email introducing Microsoft Copilot and its capabilities that an admin can provide to users.../media/copilot-welcome-email-jan.png
- Removed image: An image of the Organizational messages page in which you can create a custom message.../media/create-custom-message.png
- Removed image: Diagram that shows the send welcome email and enable feedback step to adopt and enable Microsoft Copilot.../media/microsoft-365-copilot-enablement-resources/adopt-copilot-welcome-email-feedback.png
- Removed image: An image of the default organization message for Copilot users.../media/organizational-message-copilot.png
- Removed image: An image of the Set up Microsoft Copilot page in the Microsoft 365 admin center.../media/promote-using-copilot.png
- Removed link: ../media/microsoft-365-copilot-enablement-resources/adopt-copilot-welcome-email-feedback.png#lightbox
- Removed link: ../media/promote-using-copilot.png#lightbox
- Added image: Diagram that shows the send welcome email and enable feedback step to adopt and enable Microsoft Copilot.../media/adopt/adopt-copilot-welcome-email-feedback.png
- Added image: An image of an email introducing Microsoft Copilot and its capabilities that an admin can provide to users.../media/adopt/copilot-welcome-email-jan.png
- Added image: An image of the Organizational messages page in which you can create a custom message.../media/adopt/create-custom-message.png
- Added image: An image of the default organization message for Copilot users.../media/adopt/organizational-message-copilot.png
- Added image: An image of the Set up Microsoft Copilot page in the Microsoft 365 admin center.../media/adopt/promote-using-copilot.png
- Added link: ../media/adopt/adopt-copilot-welcome-email-feedback.png#lightbox
- Added link: ../media/adopt/promote-using-copilot.png#lightbox
Article text is unchanged; 7 reference targets or labels added and 7 removed. Review links and image references. Image bytes are not compared.
Observed 5 Nov 10:54 UTC · current page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot data, privacy and security

Read to decideArticle links or image references changed. Check the targets and labels.
Changed article references · 1 added · 1 removed
- Removed link: Anthropic models in Microsoft Online Services../implement/connect-to-ai-subprocessor
- Added link: Claude models from Anthropic in Microsoft Online Services../implement/connect-to-ai-subprocessor
3 edited passages (9 words changed).
Changed in: Data, Privacy, and Security for Microsoft Copilot · How does Microsoft Copilot use your proprietary organizational data? · Microsoft Copilot and the EU Data Boundary
Changed wording view Inline diff Before After
EditedData, Privacy, and Security for Microsoft Copilot

… subprocessor within Microsoft Copilot experiences, see ~~[removed: Anthropic]~~ [added: Claude] models [added: from Anthropic] in Microsoft Online Services. For information …

Before: … subprocessor within Microsoft Copilot experiences, see Anthropic models in Microsoft Online Services. For information …

After: … subprocessor within Microsoft Copilot experiences, see Claude models from Anthropic in Microsoft Online Services. For information …
EditedHow does Microsoft Copilot use your proprietary organizational data?

… the following documentation to learn more: ~~[removed: Anthropic]~~ [added: Claude] models [added: from Anthropic] in Microsoft Online Services and OpenAI …

Before: … the following documentation to learn more: Anthropic models in Microsoft Online Services and OpenAI …

After: … the following documentation to learn more: Claude models from Anthropic in Microsoft Online Services and OpenAI …
1 more changed passage · see them all
Observed 5 Nov 02:11 UTC · current page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot requirements

May need admin actionCheck whether new requirements apply to your setup.
Changed article references · 1 added · 0 removed
- Added link: Operating system requirements#operating-system-requirements
6 new passages (about 100 words), 1 edited passage (10 words changed).
New section: Operating system requirements
Also changed: Requirements at a glance
Changed wording view Inline diff Before After
EditedRequirements at a glance

… app-specific experiences Required for app-specific experiences [added: Operating system requirements for the Microsoft Copilot app Required Required] Supported browser and cookies Required for …

Before: … app-specific experiences Required for app-specific experiences Supported browser and cookies Required for …

After: … app-specific experiences Required for app-specific experiences Operating system requirements for the Microsoft Copilot app Required Required Supported browser and cookies Required for …
NewOperating system requirements

[added: The Microsoft Copilot app is supported on the following operating systems:]

Before: No saved wording on this side.

After: The Microsoft Copilot app is supported on the following operating systems:
3 more changed passages · see them all
Observed 5 Nov 02:11 UTC · current page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Enabling users for Copilot

Read to decideArticle links or image references changed. Check the targets and labels.
Changed article references · 12 added · 12 removed
- Removed image: An image of an email introducing Microsoft Copilot and its capabilities that an admin can provide to users.media/copilot-welcome-email-jan.png
- Removed image: An image of the Organizational messages page in which you can create a custom message.media/create-custom-message.png
- Removed image: Diagram that shows the send welcome email and enable feedback step to adopt and enable Microsoft Copilot.media/microsoft-365-copilot-enablement-resources/adopt-copilot-welcome-email-feedback.png
- Removed image: An image of the default organization message for Copilot users.media/organizational-message-copilot.png
- Removed image: An image of the Set up Microsoft Copilot page in the Microsoft 365 admin center.media/promote-using-copilot.png
- Removed link: media/microsoft-365-copilot-enablement-resources/adopt-copilot-welcome-email-feedback.png#lightbox
- Removed link: media/promote-using-copilot.png#lightbox
- Removed link: Microsoft Copilot adoptionmicrosoft-365-copilot-enablement-resources
- Removed link: Microsoft Copilotmicrosoft-365-copilot-overview
- Removed link: Microsoft Copilot adoption guide and overview for IT adminsmicrosoft-365-copilot-reports-for-admins
- Removed link: Microsoft Copilot reporting options for adminsmicrosoft-365-copilot-reports-for-admins
- Removed link: set up Microsoft Copilot and assign licensesmicrosoft-365-copilot-setup
- Added image: An image of an email introducing Microsoft Copilot and its capabilities that an admin can provide to users.../media/copilot-welcome-email-jan.png
- Added image: An image of the Organizational messages page in which you can create a custom message.../media/create-custom-message.png
- Added image: Diagram that shows the send welcome email and enable feedback step to adopt and enable Microsoft Copilot.../media/microsoft-365-copilot-enablement-resources/adopt-copilot-welcome-email-feedback.png
- Added image: An image of the default organization message for Copilot users.../media/organizational-message-copilot.png
- Added image: An image of the Set up Microsoft Copilot page in the Microsoft 365 admin center.../media/promote-using-copilot.png
- Added link: Microsoft Copilot adoption guide and overview for IT admins../manage/copilot-admin-reports
- Added link: Microsoft Copilot reporting options for admins../manage/copilot-admin-reports
- Added link: ../media/microsoft-365-copilot-enablement-resources/adopt-copilot-welcome-email-feedback.png#lightbox
- Added link: ../media/promote-using-copilot.png#lightbox
- Added link: Microsoft Copilot../plan/copilot-overview
- Added link: Microsoft Copilot adoptionenablement-resources
- Added link: set up Microsoft Copilot and assign licensesenablement-resources
Article text is unchanged; 12 reference targets or labels added and 12 removed. Review links and image references. Image bytes are not compared.
Observed 4 Nov 10:45 UTC · current page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot data, privacy and security

Read to decideArticle links or image references changed. Check the targets and labels.
Changed article references · 6 added · 5 removed
- Removed link: Microsoft Copilot documentation./
- Removed link: Anthropic models in Microsoft Online Servicesconnect-to-ai-subprocessor
- Removed link: Microsoft Copilot overviewmicrosoft-365-copilot-overview
- Removed link: Get started with Microsoft Copilotmicrosoft-365-copilot-setup
- Removed link: OpenAI as a subprocessor in Microsoft Online Servicesopenai-subprocessor
- Added link: Microsoft Copilot documentation../
- Added link: Get started with Microsoft Copilot../adopt/enablement-resources
- Added link: Anthropic models in Microsoft Online Services../implement/connect-to-ai-subprocessor
- Added link: OpenAI as a subprocessor in Microsoft Online Services../implement/openai-subprocessor
- Added link: Microsoft Copilot Search../manage/copilot-search-overview
- Added link: Microsoft Copilot overviewcopilot-overview
Article text is unchanged; 6 reference targets or labels added and 5 removed. Review links and image references. Image bytes are not compared.
Observed 4 Nov 02:06 UTC · current page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot requirements

Read to decideThe wording changed without matching a rule; read the changed passages to decide.
Changed article references · 8 added · 3 removed
- Removed link: License options for Microsoft Copilotmicrosoft-365-copilot-licensing
- Removed link: Microsoft Copilot overviewmicrosoft-365-copilot-overview
- Removed link: Microsoft Copilot overviewmicrosoft-365-copilot-overview#copilot-features-in-microsoft-365-apps
- Added link: Ensure users can access Microsoft Copilot Chat../manage/manage-copilot-chat#ensure-users-can-access-microsoft-copilot-chat
- Added link: License options for Microsoft Copilotcopilot-license-options
- Added link: Microsoft Copilotcopilot-overview
- Added link: Microsoft Copilot Chatcopilot-overview
- Added link: Microsoft Copilot overviewcopilot-overview
- Added link: Compare Copilot Chat to Microsoft Copilotcopilot-overview#compare-microsoft-365-copilot-licenses
- Added link: Microsoft Copilot overviewcopilot-overview#copilot-features-in-microsoft-365-apps
- Added link: Secure and govern Microsoft Copilot: Foundational deployment guidancesecure-govern-copilot-foundational-deployment-guidance
1 edited passage (10 words changed).
Changed wording view Inline diff Before After
EditedLicensing requirements

… an eligible Microsoft 365 subscription. For ~~[removed: the current eligibility details,]~~ [added: guidance on managing user access,] see [added: Ensure users can access] Microsoft Copilot ~~[removed: Chat eligibility.]~~ [added: Chat.]

Before: … an eligible Microsoft 365 subscription. For the current eligibility details, see Microsoft Copilot Chat eligibility.

After: … an eligible Microsoft 365 subscription. For guidance on managing user access, see Ensure users can access Microsoft Copilot Chat.
Observed 4 Nov 02:06 UTC · current page

Week of 26 Oct 2026

Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot data, privacy and security

Read to decideThe wording changed without matching a rule; read the changed passages to decide.

1 removed passage (about 50 words).
Changed wording view Inline diff Before After
RemovedData, Privacy, and Security for Microsoft Copilot

~~[removed: Note Microsoft 365 Copilot is now named Microsoft Copilot, and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is now named Microsoft Copilot Chat. Some experiences, licenses, and capabilities]~~ …

Before: Note Microsoft 365 Copilot is now named Microsoft Copilot, and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is now named Microsoft Copilot Chat. Some experiences, licenses, and capabilities …

After: No saved wording on this side.
Observed 30 Oct 01:33 UTC · current page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot requirements

Read to decideThe wording changed without matching a rule; read the changed passages to decide.

1 edited passage (15 words changed).
Changed wording view Inline diff Before After
EditedSecure and governed foundation

… Copilot or as an add-on. See ~~[removed: the following articles:-]~~ What is SharePoint Advanced ~~[removed: Management?- Get ready for Microsoft Copilot and agents with SharePoint Advanced Management]~~ [added: Management?] Microsoft Purview Microsoft Purview helps to …

Before: … Copilot or as an add-on. See the following articles:- What is SharePoint Advanced Management?- Get ready for Microsoft Copilot and agents with SharePoint Advanced Management Microsoft Purview Microsoft Purview helps to …

After: … Copilot or as an add-on. See What is SharePoint Advanced Management? Microsoft Purview Microsoft Purview helps to …
Observed 29 Oct 01:26 UTC · current page

Week of 19 Oct 2026

Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot requirements

May need admin actionCheck whether new requirements apply to your setup.

4 new passages (about 110 words).
Changed in: Browser and cookie requirements
Changed wording view Inline diff Before After
NewBrowser and cookie requirements

[added: When users select a link in a Copilot Chat response, including responses from agents built in Copilot Studio, Copilot checks the link with Safe Links] …

Before: No saved wording on this side.

After: When users select a link in a Copilot Chat response, including responses from agents built in Copilot Studio, Copilot checks the link with Safe Links …
NewBrowser and cookie requirements

[added: To avoid this issue, allow third-party cookies for [*.]safelinks.protection.outlook.com. For example:]

Before: No saved wording on this side.

After: To avoid this issue, allow third-party cookies for [*.]safelinks.protection.outlook.com. For example:
2 more changed passages · see them all
Observed 23 Oct 00:42 UTC · current page

Week of 12 Oct 2026

Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot requirements

Read to decideThe wording changed without matching a rule; read the changed passages to decide.

1 removed passage (5 words).
Changed wording view Inline diff Before After
RemovedMicrosoft Copilot requirements

~~[removed: Applies to: ✅ Microsoft Copilot]~~

Before: Applies to: ✅ Microsoft Copilot

After: No saved wording on this side.
Observed 13 Oct 00:24 UTC · current page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot data, privacy and security

Read to decideThe wording changed without matching a rule; read the changed passages to decide.

The page title or its body outside the tracked passages changed. Review the source for its effect.
Observed 13 Oct 00:08 UTC · current page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Enabling users for Copilot

Read to decideThe wording changed without matching a rule; read the changed passages to decide.

1 removed passage (5 words).
Changed wording view Inline diff Before After
RemovedWelcome users, create organizational messages, and enable feedback for Microsoft Copilot

~~[removed: Applies to: ✅ Microsoft Copilot]~~

Before: Applies to: ✅ Microsoft Copilot

After: No saved wording on this side.
Observed 13 Oct 00:08 UTC · current page