Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Updated UI for Copilot Chat entry point in Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Microsoft 365
Type: Availability
Announcement date: 2025-11-21
Effective date: Date not published
Impact: Affected

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We are updating the entry point user interface for Copilot Chat. The Copilot Chat entry point button will move out of the app ribbon to the app canvas to help with discoverability and use within the context of the file. This update will apply to Microsoft 365 users of Word, Excel and PowerPoint who are eligible for Copilot Chat across web, mobile and desktop. GA date: December CY2025 Launched General Availability Targeted Release Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Excel PowerPoint Word Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Desktop iOS Mac Web

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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Updated UI for Copilot Chat entry point in Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps We are updating the entry point user interface for Copilot Chat. The Copilot Chat entry point button will move out of the app ribbon to the app canvas to help with discoverability and use within the context of the file. This update will apply to Microsoft 365 users of Word, Excel and PowerPoint who are eligible for Copilot Chat across web, mobile and desktop. GA date: December CY2025 Lau

Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Updated UI for Copilot Chat entry point in Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps We are updating the entry point user interface for Copilot Chat. The Copilot Chat entry point button will move out of the app ribbon to the app canvas to help with discoverability and use within the context of the file. This update will apply to Microsoft 365 users of Word, Excel and PowerPoint who are eligible for Copilot Chat across web, mobile and desktop. GA date: December CY2025 Lau

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Updated UI for Copilot Chat entry point in Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps We are updating the entry point user interface for Copilot Chat. The Copilot Chat entry point button will move out of the app ribbon to the app canvas to help with discoverability and use within the context of the file. This update will apply to Microsoft 365 users of Word, Excel and PowerPoint who are eligible for Copilot Chat across web, mobile and desktop. GA date: December CY2025 Launched General Availability Targeted Release Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Excel PowerPoint Word Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Desktop iOS Mac Web
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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Updated UI for Copilot Chat entry point in Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps We are updating the entry point user interface for Copilot Chat. The Copilot Chat entry point button will move out of the app ribbon to the app canvas to help with discoverability and use within the context of the file. This update will apply to Microsoft 365 users of Word, Excel and PowerPoint who are eligible for Copilot Chat across web, mobile and desktop. GA date: December CY2025 Launched General Availability Targeted Release Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Excel PowerPoint Word Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Desktop iOS Mac Web
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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Updated UI for Copilot Chat entry point in Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps We are updating the entry point user interface for Copilot Chat. The Copilot Chat entry point button will move out of the app ribbon to the app canvas to help with discoverability and use within the context of the file. This update will apply to Microsoft 365 users of Word, Excel and PowerPoint who are eligible for Copilot Chat across web, mobile and desktop. GA date: December CY2025 Launched General Availability Targeted Release Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Excel PowerPoint Word Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Desktop iOS Mac Web
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