RM523206 - Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Real-time voice interactions in a podcast in Word

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Summary

Interact in real time with podcasts created by Copilot in Word. Today, audio summaries help you absorb content on the go, but they’re one-way—listeners can’t clarify or explore without stopping. With this feature, you can ask questions with your voice while listening and get answers instantly, staying in the audio experience and understanding content faster.

Last Updated

May 29, 2026

Published Oct 30, 2025

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Status

Launched

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Web

Service

Word
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Tag

Launched
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

Interact in real time with podcasts created by Copilot in Word. Today, audio summaries help you absorb content on the go, but they’re one-way—listeners can’t clarify or explore without stopping. With this feature, you can ask questions with your voice while listening and get answers instantly, staying in the audio experience and understanding content faster.

GA date: April CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Apr 10, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. May 29, 2026 · 10:30 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Tags, Status

  2. Apr 10, 2026 · 09:45 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version