Microsoft Edge: v.145 - Add “Summarize” and “Explain” Copilot actions in PDF reader

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Microsoft Edge
Type: Availability
Announcement date: 2025-07-25
Effective date: Date not published
Impact: Affected

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Microsoft Edge will expand its existing “Ask Copilot” integration in the built-in PDF reader by introducing two new actions — “Summarize” and “Explain.” These options will allow users to generate a concise overview or simplify complex content within a PDF or selected portion. The new actions build on the existing “Ask Copilot” integration and follow the same enterprise controls and policies. GA date: February CY2026 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Edge Web

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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Microsoft Edge: v.145 - Add “Summarize” and “Explain” Copilot actions in PDF reader Microsoft Edge will expand its existing “Ask Copilot” integration in the built-in PDF reader by introducing two new actions — “Summarize” and “Explain.” These options will allow users to generate a concise overview or simplify complex content within a PDF or selected portion. The new actions build on the existing “Ask Copilot” integration and follow the same enterprise controls and policies. GA date: February CY2

Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Microsoft Edge: v.145 - Add “Summarize” and “Explain” Copilot actions in PDF reader Microsoft Edge will expand its existing “Ask Copilot” integration in the built-in PDF reader by introducing two new actions — “Summarize” and “Explain.” These options will allow users to generate a concise overview or simplify complex content within a PDF or selected portion. The new actions build on the existing “Ask Copilot” integration and follow the same enterprise controls and policies. GA date: February CY2

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Microsoft Edge: v.145 - Add “Summarize” and “Explain” Copilot actions in PDF reader Microsoft Edge will expand its existing “Ask Copilot” integration in the built-in PDF reader by introducing two new actions — “Summarize” and “Explain.” These options will allow users to generate a concise overview or simplify complex content within a PDF or selected portion. The new actions build on the existing “Ask Copilot” integration and follow the same enterprise controls and policies. GA date: February CY2026 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Edge Web
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Microsoft Edge: v.145 - Add “Summarize” and “Explain” Copilot actions in PDF reader Microsoft Edge will expand its existing “Ask Copilot” integration in the built-in PDF reader by introducing two new actions — “Summarize” and “Explain.” These options will allow users to generate a concise overview or simplify complex content within a PDF or selected portion. The new actions build on the existing “Ask Copilot” integration and follow the same enterprise controls and policies. GA date: February CY2026 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Edge Web
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Microsoft Edge: v.145 - Add “Summarize” and “Explain” Copilot actions in PDF reader Microsoft Edge will expand its existing “Ask Copilot” integration in the built-in PDF reader by introducing two new actions — “Summarize” and “Explain.” These options will allow users to generate a concise overview or simplify complex content within a PDF or selected portion. The new actions build on the existing “Ask Copilot” integration and follow the same enterprise controls and policies. GA date: February CY2026 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Edge Web
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