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RM560540 - Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Now smarter with visuals: Copilot Chat leverages embedded images for richer, more accurate answers.

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Metadata at Jun 9, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

Published Apr 17, 2026

Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop

Service

Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

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General Availability, Rolling out, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)General Availability, In development, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
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Rolling outIn development

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Copilot has been enhanced to interpret and ground responses using images embedded in files such as Word documents (.docx), PowerPoint presentations (.pptx), and PDFs. This capability allows Copilot to extract insights from visual elements like charts, diagrams, and screenshots, ensuring that answers are not only text-based but also informed by graphical context. By combining textual and visual understanding, Copilot delivers more comprehensive and contextually accurate responses for complex queries

GA date: June CY2026