Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1393811
MC1393811 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Excel agent enterprise search
Microsoft 365 Copilot's Excel Agent now supports enterprise search for files, emails, meetings, chats, people, and transcripts, enabling contextually relevant answers. Rolling out worldwide from mid-March to late June 2026, this feature is enabled by default with no admin changes needed. No action required.
- Message Center ID
- MC1393811
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft 365 apps
- Tags
- New feature, User impact, Admin impact
- Published
- 2026-06-16
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
- Expires
- 2026-07-30
[What and Why]We are introducing enterprise search in Excel Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot. Users can search for enterprise content (file, email, meeting, chat, people, transcript) in Excel Agent and use that content as grounding to generate contextually relevant answers. This helps users quickly find and use organizational knowledge directly in their workflow.[Rollout Schedule]General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout began in mid-March 2026 and is expected to complete by late June 2026.[Impact on Your Organization]Who is affectedUsers with Microsoft 365 Copilot using Excel AgentPlatforms and ServicesMicrosoft 365 Copilot Excel AgentWhat will happenUsers can search enterprise content directly in Excel Agent: Supported content includes files, emails, meetings, chats, people, and transcripts.Results can be used as grounding for Copilot responses.The feature is enabled by default.Existing permissions and security trimming are respected.No admin configuration changes are required.[Action Required or Recommendations]No action is required.Recommended actions:Inform helpdesk and end users about this new capability.Update internal documentation if your organization documents Copilot capabilities.Learn more: Frequently asked questions about Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Agents: Responsible AI FAQ | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft LearnGet started with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn[Compliance considerations]No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.