Microsoft rolls out Copilot Chat to Microsoft 365 Office apps
What’s new: Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Chat to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for paying Microsoft 365 business customers. This AI-powered chat feature allows users to access AI agents with content awareness, but it only utilizes data from the web. It is included at no additional cost for users with specific Microsoft 365 licenses. Customers can also opt for a Microsoft 365 Copilot license for enhanced capabilities, allowing access to all organizational data.
Who’s affected
Microsoft 365 business customers with Entra accounts, Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Business, Microsoft Teams, and Office 365 licenses will have access to Copilot Chat. IT administrators managing Microsoft 365 app deployments can opt out of automatic installations of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
What to do
- Review the list of eligible licenses for Copilot Chat access in the provided support document.
- Consider obtaining a Microsoft 365 Copilot license for broader data access capabilities.
- Check the Apps Admin Center for options to manage the deployment of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
