MC1552386 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Page context for open tabs in the Copilot desktop app built-in browser

Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1552386.

MS Message Center's Summary

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Copilot desktop app that allows the built in browser to use content from open webpage tabs as page context for answers and summaries. The rollout begins worldwide in mid November 2026 and concludes in late November 2026. Administrators should verify current browser settings and inform helpdesk teams about this behaviour.

Administrator impact
No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact
Users of the Copilot desktop app can reference open browser tabs for summaries and questions within their active conversation.
Importance
3/10: This is a feature addition that enhances Copilot functionality with no mandatory administrative action.

Microsoft Summary

Microsoft 365 Copilot desktop app will use content from open tabs in its built-in browser as page context for answering questions and summaries, scoped to the current conversation. Rolling out worldwide mid to late November 2026. No action required; verify browser enablement and governance settings.

Message Center ID
MC1552386
Category
stay Informed
Severity
normal
Services
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Tags
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
Published
2026-11-13
Last updated
2026-11-13
Expires
2026-12-30

[What and why] Copilot in the desktop app will be able to use content from open webpage tabs in the app's built-in browser as page context. Users will be able to ask questions or request summaries for a single tab or across multiple tabs, which helps with multi-tab workflows. Page context will be scoped to the current conversation and will apply only when the built-in browser is enabled. A vailability is limited to the Microsoft Copilot desktop app. [Rollout schedule] General availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-November 2026 and expect to complete the rollout in late November 2026 . [Impact on your organization] Who is affected Users of the Copilot desktop app in organizations where the built-in browser is enabled Admins who manage the Copilot desktop app and its built-in browser Platforms and services Copilot desktop app (built-in browser) Microsoft 365 Copilot What will happen When the built-in browser is enabled, Copilot will be able to use content from open webpage tabs in that browser to answer questions and provide summaries: Users will be able to ask about a single tab or across multiple tabs: Page context will be limited to the current conversation. If the built-in browser is disabled, this feature will not be active and will have no impact. [Action required and recommendations] No action is required. We recommend that you: Confirm whether the Copilot desktop app built-in browser is enabled for your organization. Review the governance settings for in-app browsing and page context use. Validate the expected behavior with pilot users. Tell users and helpdesk staff that page context is limited to the current conversation. [Compliance considerations] Question Answer Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with customer data? Yes. Copilot uses content from open webpage tabs in the built-in browser as context for answers and summaries. Does the change give users a new way of interacting with generative AI? Yes. Users can ask questions or request summaries for one tab or across multiple tabs.