RM380842 - Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Referenced sources are cited in drafted content

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Summary

When drafting content using the inline canvas Copilot experience that's based on referenced sources, Copilot includes citations in the text it generates, indicating references to information in the content.

Last Updated

Jul 28, 2026

Published Dec 6, 2024

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Status

Launched

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop

Service

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Word

Tag

Launched
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

When drafting content using the inline canvas Copilot experience that's based on referenced sources, Copilot includes citations in the text it generates, indicating references to information in the content.

GA date: August CY2025

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Aug 15, 2025. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. Jul 28, 2026 · 10:43 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Body, Tags, Status

  2. Aug 15, 2025 · 10:15 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version