Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1187395
MC1187395 - (Updated) New "Prepare" button added to the "Up Next" card for Microsoft 365 Copilot users
Microsoft 365 Copilot users will see a new "Prepare" button on the Up Next card replacing "Join" up to 5 minutes before meetings, providing quick access to meeting prep tools. Rollout begins April 2026, enabled by default for licensed users, with no admin action required.
- Message Center ID
- MC1187395
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
- Tags
- Updated message, New feature, User impact
- Published
- 2025-11-17
- Last updated
- 2026-03-03
- Expires
- 2026-06-30
Updated March 3, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.[Introduction] To help users better prepare for upcoming meetings, Microsoft is enhancing the Up Next card experience in Microsoft 365. A new Prepare button will replace the Join button up to 5 minutes before a meeting starts, offering a one-tap way to access Copilot’s meeting preparation tools. This update supports improved productivity and readiness, aligning with feedback for more proactive meeting support.Screenshot 1: Tap Prepare in Up Next.Screenshot 2: Users can prepare with Copilot Chat. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout begins April 2026 (previously March) and is expected to complete by end of April 2026 (previously end of March). [How this affects your organization:] Who is affected: Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium license. What will happen: The Up Next card will display a Prepare button instead of Join until 5 minutes before a meeting. This button provides quick access to Copilot’s meeting preparation features. No changes to admin settings or policies are required. The feature is enabled by default for eligible users. [What you can do to prepare:] No admin action is required at this time. You may wish to: Inform helpdesk and support teams of the upcoming change. Share this support article with users: Prepare for your meeting with Copilot Update internal documentation if you reference the Up Next card or meeting workflows. [Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.