MC1552386 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Page context for open tabs in the Copilot desktop app built-in browser

What and why

Copilot in the desktop app will be able to use content from open webpage tabs in the app's built-in browser as page context. Users will be able to ask questions or request summaries for a single tab or across multiple tabs, which helps with multi-tab workflows. Page context will be scoped to the current conversation and will apply only when the built-in browser is enabled. 

Availability is limited to the Microsoft Copilot desktop app.

Rollout schedule

• General availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-November 2026 and expect to complete the rollout in late November 2026.

Impact on your organization

Who is affected

• Users of the Copilot desktop app in organizations where the built-in browser is enabled
• Admins who manage the Copilot desktop app and its built-in browser

Platforms and services

• Copilot desktop app (built-in browser)
• Microsoft 365 Copilot

What will happen

• When the built-in browser is enabled, Copilot will be able to use content from open webpage tabs in that browser to answer questions and provide summaries: 

• Users will be able to ask about a single tab or across multiple tabs: 

• Page context will be limited to the current conversation.
• If the built-in browser is disabled, this feature will not be active and will have no impact.

Action required and recommendations

No action is required. We recommend that you:

• Confirm whether the Copilot desktop app built-in browser is enabled for your organization.
• Review the governance settings for in-app browsing and page context use.
• Validate the expected behavior with pilot users.
• Tell users and helpdesk staff that page context is limited to the current conversation.

Compliance considerations