Updated June 1, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We are introducing a new handoff experience that allows users to take content created in Copilot Pages and seamlessly continue authoring as a SharePoint news post. This update helps users move from ideation to publishing more efficiently.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in September 2026 (previously late May) and expect to complete by end of September 2026 (previously mid-June).
[How this affects your organization]
Who is affected:
- Users who create content in Copilot Pages and publish SharePoint News
- Organizations using Microsoft 365 Copilot with SharePoint Online
What will happen:
- Users can move content from Copilot Pages directly into a SharePoint News post.
- A new SharePoint option will appear under the Create button in Copilot Pages:
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- Selecting SharePoint opens the content in SharePoint News for continued editing and publishing.
- The feature is enabled by default.
- Existing SharePoint permissions, policies, and governance controls are respected.
- There is no disruption to existing SharePoint News workflows.
[What you can do to prepare]
<no action="" is="" required.- Inform users who regularly publish SharePoint News about the new Copilot Pages handoff.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if you reference Copilot or SharePoint authoring workflows.
- Review SharePoint News governance and permissions to ensure they align with your organization’s publishing practices.
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[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Source: Microsoft
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