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MC1173931 - Copilot Pages: New feature—M365 Copilot Chat can now answer questions about the currently open page

Message ID

MC1173931

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Service

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Last Updated

Dec 16, 2025

Published Oct 16, 2025

Tag

Updated message
New feature
User impact

Roadmap ID

487848

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Platforms

Web

Summary

M365 Copilot Chat will soon answer questions about the currently open Copilot Pages content, enhancing workflow by providing contextual answers side-by-side. Rolling out worldwide from October 2025 to February 2026, the feature is on by default and respects existing admin policies.

More information

Updated December 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We're introducing a new capability in Copilot Pages that allows Copilot Chat to answer questions based on the contents of the currently open page. This enhancement supports more efficient workflows by enabling users to get contextual answers directly within the side-by-side Chat experience, without needing to switch views or search manually.

When this will happen:

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early October 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2026 (previously early November 2025).

How this affects your organization:
  • Who is affected: Users with access to Copilot in Microsoft 365 who use Copilot Pages and Copilot Chat in side-by-side mode.
  • What will happen:
    • Users will be able to ask questions in Copilot Chat about the currently open page in Copilot Pages.
      • user settings
    • Copilot will respond using the content of the open page to provide contextual answers.
    • The feature will be ON by default for eligible tenants to configure.
    • Existing admin policies are respected; no policy changes are required.
What you can do to prepare:
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk and support staff.
  • Update internal documentation or training materials that reference Copilot Pages or Chat functionality.
  • Review user guidance to ensure users understand how to use Copilot effectively in side-by-side mode.

Learn more:  Manage Copilot Pages and Copilot Notebooks in your organization | Microsoft Learn

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, all compliance capabilities will be the same as the Microsoft 365 Copilot Pages experience.