Microsoft 365 Copilot: New Navigation, Voice, and Context Enhancements Arriving Soon

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Here are three new updates to the user interface of Microsoft Copilot. These releases improve usability, expand interaction options, and streamline how users incorporate work content into prompts. All three of these features were actually announced "a long time ago", and the initial release started almost 6 months ago. But I guess the setup is complicated, as the rollout hasn't completed yet. This only proves the importance of paying attention to the official roadmap and the tenant message center in order to understand when features are being implemented for your organization. Timelines may continue to evolve as deployments progress, and this summary includes the official reference IDs and documentation links for verification. Refreshed Navigation Experience There is a redesigned navigation experience for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app heading your way, delivering a cleaner, more efficient layout. The update flattens the menu structure and groups related components to help...

Copilot's AI File Actions Expand from OneDrive to SharePoint soon

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If you’ve been using AI file actions in OneDrive, you’ll be pleased to know that the same capabilities are coming to SharePoint document libraries on the web. Starting in September 2025, Microsoft will roll out these features globally, enabled by default for users with a Copilot license. 

The new functionality allows users to summarize documents, compare files, generate FAQs, ask questions, and even create audio overview, all without opening the files. These actions will be available through the AI Actions button in the SharePoint toolbar or by hovering over a file. If you’re familiar with the OneDrive experience, you’ll find the interface and capabilities nearly identical, ensuring a smooth transition for users.

So, how does this compare to OneDrive? Functionally, it’s the same set of tools, but the key difference is context: OneDrive focuses on personal and shared files, while SharePoint brings these AI capabilities to team and organizational content. 

To prepare, inform your users about these new capabilities and review your Copilot licensing. This is also a great time to update your governance and adoption plans to include AI-driven workflows.

This update is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap item 488297.

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