Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1224569
MC1224569 - (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Researcher agent output formats
Microsoft 365 Copilot's Researcher Agent will add infographic export for reports and update Word and Pages output formats. Rollout starts mid-April 2026, completing by end of May. Enabled by default, it enhances report sharing and requires no admin action. Users should be informed of the new format.
- Message Center ID
- MC1224569
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
- Tags
- Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 546246
- Platforms
- Web
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- Last updated
- 2026-05-12
- Expires
- 2026-06-29
Updated May 12, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]The Researcher Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot empowers users to create rich, detailed reports on any topic they choose whether from work or web content. We are introducing a new output formats in the Researcher Agent that will allow users to export generated reports into infographics. We are also updating the UX for previously existing output formats- Word and Pages.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 546246.[When this will happen]General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-April 2026 (previously late March) and expect to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April). [How this will affect your organization]This update gives users greater control over their research reports as they will now be able to convert their reports into a new format for easier viewing, use and sharing. This feature is enabled by default and designed to enhance user productivity without requiring admin configuration.[What you can do to prepare]No action is required at this time.Admins may wish to inform users of the new output format available in the Researcher Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot.