Four Microsoft 365 Copilot Features That Will Make Your Workflow Easier

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Microsoft has announced four Copilot updates, some already live or in preview, others rolling out soon, that are designed to simplify tasks, improve control, and boost productivity. These enhancements include smarter content referencing, flexible reasoning modes, customizable response scoping, and integrated meeting scheduling. Timelines may change, so keep an eye on official updates.  Copilot Chat Enhancements: Reference Files and Emails Easily Copilot Chat for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license is being enhanced by introducing quick access to emails directly in prompts. By typing “/” in the prompt box, users can search and reference relevant content without manual uploads, improving prompt quality and Copilot responses. Suggested prompts beneath the input box will also include relevant files or emails for faster starts. This capability will surely reduce friction and ensure responses are grounded in the right context (Also now known as ContextIQ). This update is associate...

Orgwide custom background coming to Microsoft Teams

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Custom backgrounds have been available for Microsoft Teams for some time now, but managing them from an organizational point of view has not been easy. The feature is expected to be rolling out in preview in the April-May time frame, and will hopefully reach GA by the end of July.

Mind you, the feature requires the "Advanced Communications license" when the feature hits GA. If you roll out this feature during preview, the images will be unavailable for users without the license one the preview ends.