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Microsoft Edge: Copilot new tab page

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Updated March 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience.  Introduction We’re introducing a refreshed Copilot‑inspired new tab page in Microsoft Edge for Business.  This update brings search, chat, and web exploration together into a single search box, along with Copilot‑suggested actions and curated work content designed to help users stay focused and complete tasks more efficiently. Users can also view personalized news and activities. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558256. When this will happen Public preview: Rollout began in mid-November 2025 and will complete by early April 2026. General availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May (previously early April) and will complete by late May 2026 (previously late April). How this affects your organization Who is affected Admins managing Microsoft Edge for Business Users who choose to enable the Copilot new tab page experience What will happen Admins will see a new configuration option in Edge Management service to enable or manage the Copilot new tab page experience. Users will continue to see their existing new tab page unless they opt in to the Copilot new tab page. The new tab page provides a single search box, Copilot‑suggested actions, and curated work content when enabled:  Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license may see limited content in the Copilot Prompt Card. The CopilotNewTabPageEnabled policy will be available to configure via Intune and ADMX in Edge 148. Existing Microsoft Edge policies remain supported; no policy changes are required. No default experience changes will occur without admin or user enablement. What you can do to prepare No admin action is required before this rollout. If you want to configure the experience or prepare your organization, you can: Review configuration options for the new tab page in Edge Management service when available. Inform helpdesk staff or users as needed. Update internal guidance if you maintain documentation about the Microsoft Edge new tab experience. Learn more: Configuring Copilot Mode | Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Learn Compliance considerations No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

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    Updated March 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience.  Introduction We’re introducing a refreshed Copilot‑inspired new tab page in Microsoft Edge … content designed to help users stay focused and complete tasks more efficiently. Users can also view personalized news and activities. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558256. When this … by early April 2026. General availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early April 2026 May (previously early April) and will complete by late April 2026.May 2026 (previously late April). How this affects your organization Who is affected Admins managing Microsoft Edge … 365 Copilot license may see limited content in the Copilot Prompt Card. The CopilotNewTabPageEnabled policy will be available to configure via Intune and ADMX in Edge 148. Existing Microsoft Edge policies remain supported; no policy changes are required. No …

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