Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1392570
MC1392570 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot surfaces a summarized answer above your search results
Microsoft 365 Copilot will enhance summarized answers above search results with more concise, scannable responses and improved UI for continuing conversations in Copilot chat. This update, rolling out worldwide from late July to August 2026, is enabled by default with no admin changes required.
- Message Center ID
- MC1392570
- Category
- plan For Change
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
- Tags
- Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
- Published
- 2026-06-15
- Last updated
- 2026-06-15
- Expires
- 2026-10-01
[What and Why]We are improving how Copilot surfaces a summarized answer above your search results in Copilot Search within the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on web and desktop. These updates provide more concise, scannable responses and a clearer path to continue the conversation in Copilot chat. This helps users quickly understand key insights and move into deeper exploration, improving productivity and decision making with AI grounded in organizational context.[Rollout Schedule]General Availability (Worldwide):Rollout will begin in late July 2026Expected completion by late August 2026[Impact on Your Organization]Who is affectedAll users with access to Microsoft 365 Copilot in your tenantPlatforms/ServicesMicrosoft 365 Copilot appWeb and desktopCopilot Search and Copilot chatWhat will happenThe summarized answer surfaced above your search results will be shorter and easier to scan:Users will see improved UI emphasis on continuing conversations in Copilot chat via the right-hand sidebar.Users can instantly continue in Copilot chat from the summarized answer with full context preserved to explore details or ask follow up questions.The feature will be enabled by default.There will be no changes to existing admin controls or policies.[Action Required/Recommendations]No action is required.Recommended steps:Inform your users about improved Copilot Search experiences.Update internal documentation if you reference Copilot Search functionality.Review Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption materials as needed.Learn more: Microsoft 365 Copilot Search | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn[Compliance Considerations]QuestionAnswerDoes the change introduce or significantly modify AI or ML capabilities that interact with customer data?Yes. Improves existing Copilot AI response formatting and interaction by making answers more concise and enhancing continuation into chat.Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI?Yes. Provides a more prominent and seamless way to continue interactions in Copilot chat from search results.