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Roadmap ID 533043 Launched

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Updated UI for Copilot Chat entry point in Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps

Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando
Microsoft 365 roadmap entry

Summary

We are updating the entry point user interface for Copilot Chat. The Copilot Chat entry point button will move out of the app ribbon to the app canvas to help with discoverability and use within the context of the file. This update will apply to Microsoft 365 users of Word, Excel and PowerPoint who are eligible for Copilot Chat across web, mobile and desktop.

Status
Launched
General availability target
Dec 2025
Preview target
Not published
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Release phases
General Availability, Targeted Release
Platforms
Desktop, iOS, Mac, Web
Source created
21 Nov 2025
Source modified
19 Aug 2026 · 3mo ago
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