Summary
Details
Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning in October, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 497298.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout in October 2025 (previously late September 2025) and expect to complete by end of January 2026 (previously end of November 2025).
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Community Resources
Change History
Updated November 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning in October, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 497298.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout in October 2025 (previously late September 2025) and expect to complete by end of November 2025 (previously mid-October 2025).
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning in October, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 497298.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout in October 2025 (previously late September 2025) and expect to complete by end of January 2026 (previously end of November 2025).
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated September 24, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning mid-August 2025, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 497298.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2025 (previously late September).
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated November 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning in October, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 497298.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout in October 2025 (previously late September 2025) and expect to complete by end of November 2025 (previously mid-October 2025).
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated September 3, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning mid-August 2025, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 497298.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout mid-September 2025 (previously late August) and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously early September).
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated September 24, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning mid-August 2025, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 497298.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2025 (previously late September).
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated August 21, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning mid-August 2025, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout late August 2025 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by early September 2025 (previously late August).
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated September 3, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning mid-August 2025, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 497298.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout mid-September 2025 (previously late August) and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously early September).
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Beginning mid-August 2025, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout mid-August 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025.
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated August 21, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning mid-August 2025, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout late August 2025 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by early September 2025 (previously late August).
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Beginning mid-August 2025, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout mid-August 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025.
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Beginning mid-August 2025, we're introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user's license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout mid-August 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025.
How this affects your organization
Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently.
This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
- Inform users about the new Tools experience in Copilot Chat.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Never Miss a Microsoft 365 Update
Join thousands of IT professionals who rely on DeltaPulse for real-time Microsoft 365 change intelligence, automated notifications, and community insights.