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Message ID: MC922627
In mid-November, Microsoft Copilot will become available to users with an Entra account in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. If pinned, Entra users will be able to access the Microsoft Copilot app directly from the left rail in Outlook and Teams.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420330
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): The Microsoft Copilot app will be available to pin in Teams and Outlook starting mid-November 2024 and is expected to complete by end of December.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Starting mid-November, Microsoft Copilot admins and users will be able to pin the Copilot app in Teams and Outlook. Copilot will not be pinned by default. If pinned, users will be able to access the Microsoft Copilot app in Teams and Outlook.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
Admins can control if Copilot is pinned in Teams and Outlook using the same Copilot pinning control shared previously to pin Copilot in the Microsoft 365 app.
With the pinning control, you have the option to pin or not pin Copilot for your users. If you select to not pin Copilot, you also have the option to allow your users to be notified to make this choice. If no action is taken, Copilot will not be pinned but users will be notified to pin it themselves.
Currently, you can remove access to Copilot in the Microsoft 365 app and copilot.cloud.microsoft as documented in Removing access to Microsoft Copilot. These controls will continue to be respected as the Copilot app rolls out in Outlook and Teams.
In addition, you will soon be able to block the Copilot app from appearing in Outlook, the Microsoft 365 app and copilot.cloud.microsoft through Microsoft 365 admin center (MAC) and in Microsoft Teams through Teams admin center (TAC) like you would block any other app.
Note: During the rollout, the Microsoft Copilot app will temporarily be available for Semi-Annual Channel users of classic Outlook for Windows. These clients will respect admin and user preferences, but we typically do not show Copilot features in Semi-Annual Channel of classic Outlook for Windows. After customers update to Version 2408 or newer, the Microsoft Copilot app will once again be hidden for Semi-Annual Channel users.
Source: Microsoft
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The extension of Microsoft Copilot to Teams and Outlook is definitely an exciting update for admins and users alike! With this new feature, Entra users will have easy access to the Copilot app directly from the left rail in Outlook and Teams. Imagine the convenience of having Copilot right at your fingertips whenever you need it!
For admins, the ability to control whether Copilot is pinned in Teams and Outlook provides flexibility in managing the app for their users. By using the same Copilot pinning control shared previously, admins can choose to pin Copilot or allow users to make the choice themselves. The option to notify users to pin Copilot if it’s not already done ensures a seamless transition.
Users, on the other hand, will benefit from the accessibility and efficiency of having Copilot readily available in their familiar workspace. Whether it’s for collaboration in Teams or managing emails in Outlook, having Copilot there to assist can streamline workflows and boost productivity.
As for the impact of these changes, they are expected to be quite significant in enhancing the overall user experience within Teams and Outlook. The integration of Copilot brings a new level of AI assistance that can help users work smarter and faster. It’s a game-changer that will likely be welcomed by many organizations looking to optimize their productivity tools.
So, get ready to embrace the new possibilities that Microsoft Copilot in Teams and Outlook will bring! Feel free to share your thoughts on how this update will impact your work routine and workflow. Let’s start a conversation and see how others are preparing for this exciting change!