Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Use voice for Q&A during Read Aloud in Word

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Microsoft 365
Type: Availability
Announcement date: 2025-10-30
Effective date: Date not published
Impact: Affected

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Interact in real time with read aloud in Word with Copilot. While your document is being read aloud, you can ask questions with your voice—such as “What does this mean?” or “Summarize this section”—and get answers instantly. No need to pause and search manually. This keeps you in context, reduces interruptions, and helps you understand and act faster. GA date: February CY2026 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Word Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Desktop

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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Use voice for Q&A during Read Aloud in Word Interact in real time with read aloud in Word with Copilot. While your document is being read aloud, you can ask questions with your voice—such as “What does this mean?” or “Summarize this section”—and get answers instantly. No need to pause and search manually. This keeps you in context, reduces interruptions, and helps you understand and act faster. GA date: February CY2026 Launched General Availability Worldwide (S

Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Use voice for Q&A during Read Aloud in Word Interact in real time with read aloud in Word with Copilot. While your document is being read aloud, you can ask questions with your voice—such as “What does this mean?” or “Summarize this section”—and get answers instantly. No need to pause and search manually. This keeps you in context, reduces interruptions, and helps you understand and act faster. GA date: February CY2026 Launched General Availability Worldwide (S

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Use voice for Q&A during Read Aloud in Word Interact in real time with read aloud in Word with Copilot. While your document is being read aloud, you can ask questions with your voice—such as “What does this mean?” or “Summarize this section”—and get answers instantly. No need to pause and search manually. This keeps you in context, reduces interruptions, and helps you understand and act faster. GA date: February CY2026 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Word Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Desktop
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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Use voice for Q&A during Read Aloud in Word Interact in real time with read aloud in Word with Copilot. While your document is being read aloud, you can ask questions with your voice—such as “What does this mean?” or “Summarize this section”—and get answers instantly. No need to pause and search manually. This keeps you in context, reduces interruptions, and helps you understand and act faster. GA date: February CY2026 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Word Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Desktop
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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Use voice for Q&A during Read Aloud in Word Interact in real time with read aloud in Word with Copilot. While your document is being read aloud, you can ask questions with your voice—such as “What does this mean?” or “Summarize this section”—and get answers instantly. No need to pause and search manually. This keeps you in context, reduces interruptions, and helps you understand and act faster. GA date: February CY2026 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Word Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Desktop
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