(Updated) Build and analyze surveys with Surveys Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
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Summary

Surveys Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot enables users to create, distribute, and analyze surveys via chat using Microsoft Forms. Public preview starts mid-August 2025, with general availability by early November 2025. The feature is off by default and requires admin setup and licensing.

Details

Updated October 23, 2025: We have moved up the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

Surveys Agent is a new Copilot agent in Microsoft 365 that helps users build, run, and analyze surveys with ease. It streamlines the entire survey lifecycle—from creation to analysis—enabling faster, insight-driven decisions with less manual effort.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview (Frontier): Beginning mid-August 2025
  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is expected to begin in mid-October 2025 (previously late September) and complete by early November 2025 (previously late November).

How this affects your organization

Surveys Agent enables users to create and manage surveys directly through chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot. It simplifies survey creation, distribution, and analysis, reducing time spent on manual tasks. Surveys are powered by Microsoft Forms and adhere to existing admin policies for the Forms service.

This feature is off by default. Users can choose to install the agent from the Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Store under the "Built by Microsoft" section.

What you can do to prepare

To ensure users can access Surveys Agent in the Frontier preview program, admins can take the following steps:

  • Verify users or user groups have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • Ensure the setting "Allow the following users access to Copilot agents" is configured.
  • Ensure the tenant-level setting "Let users access Microsoft apps" is configured.
  • (Recommended/optional) Deploy Surveys Agent automatically to users or groups via the Deploy action in Integrated Apps.

Learn more: Manage agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Surveys Agent creates surveys via Microsoft Forms. Admins should review Microsoft Forms policies to ensure they align with organizational standards.

Once installed, users can:

  • Create and send surveys via chat
  • Monitor responses and send reminders
  • Analyze results in chat or export to Excel

Compliance considerations

Compliance AreaResponseExplanation
Does the change store new customer data?YesSurvey responses are stored in Microsoft Forms and follow existing data retention and admin policies.
Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?MaybeSurveys Agent uses Microsoft Forms to collect and process data, which may include new access patterns via Copilot chat.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?YesIntroduces a new Copilot agent that uses generative AI to help users create and analyze surveys.
Does the change provide users any new way of interacting with generative AI?YesUsers interact with generative AI via chat to build, send, and analyze surveys.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?YesAdmins can manage access to the agent using Entra ID group membership.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?YesUsers can choose to install or remove the agent from the Copilot Agent Store.

Change History

October 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Surveys Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, launching mid-August 2025 (preview) and mid-October 2025 (general availability), enables users to create, distribute, and analyze surveys via chat using Microsoft Forms. It is off by default, requires admin setup, and includes compliance controls and AI-driven features.
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Surveys Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot enables users to create, distribute, and analyze surveys via chat using Microsoft Forms. Public preview starts mid-August 2025, with general availability by early November 2025. The feature is off by default and requires admin setup and licensing.
Last Updated Date
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2025-09-29T12:14:36.310Z
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2025-10-23T19:38:02.543Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated September 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

Surveys Agent is a new Copilot agent in Microsoft 365 that helps users build, run, and analyze surveys with ease. It streamlines the entire survey lifecycle—from creation to analysis—enabling faster, insight-driven decisions with less manual effort.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview (Frontier): Beginning mid-August 2025
  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is expected to begin in mid-October 2025 (previously late September) and complete by late November 2025 (previously early October).

How this affects your organization

Surveys Agent enables users to create and manage surveys directly through chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot. It simplifies survey creation, distribution, and analysis, reducing time spent on manual tasks. Surveys are powered by Microsoft Forms and adhere to existing admin policies for the Forms service.

This feature is off by default. Users can choose to install the agent from the Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Store under the "Built by Microsoft" section.

What you can do to prepare

To ensure users can access Surveys Agent in the Frontier preview program, admins can take the following steps:

  • Verify users or user groups have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • Ensure the setting "Allow the following users access to Copilot agents" is configured.
  • Ensure the tenant-level setting "Let users access Microsoft apps" is configured.
  • (Recommended/optional) Deploy Surveys Agent automatically to users or groups via the Deploy action in Integrated Apps.

Learn more: Manage agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Surveys Agent creates surveys via Microsoft Forms. Admins should review Microsoft Forms policies to ensure they align with organizational standards.

Once installed, users can:

  • Create and send surveys via chat
  • Monitor responses and send reminders
  • Analyze results in chat or export to Excel

Compliance considerations

Compliance AreaResponseExplanation
Does the change store new customer data?YesSurvey responses are stored in Microsoft Forms and follow existing data retention and admin policies.
Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?MaybeSurveys Agent uses Microsoft Forms to collect and process data, which may include new access patterns via Copilot chat.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?YesIntroduces a new Copilot agent that uses generative AI to help users create and analyze surveys.
Does the change provide users any new way of interacting with generative AI?YesUsers interact with generative AI via chat to build, send, and analyze surveys.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?YesAdmins can manage access to the agent using Entra ID group membership.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?YesUsers can choose to install or remove the agent from the Copilot Agent Store.
New

Updated October 23, 2025: We have moved up the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

Surveys Agent is a new Copilot agent in Microsoft 365 that helps users build, run, and analyze surveys with ease. It streamlines the entire survey lifecycle—from creation to analysis—enabling faster, insight-driven decisions with less manual effort.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview (Frontier): Beginning mid-August 2025
  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is expected to begin in mid-October 2025 (previously late September) and complete by early November 2025 (previously late November).

How this affects your organization

Surveys Agent enables users to create and manage surveys directly through chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot. It simplifies survey creation, distribution, and analysis, reducing time spent on manual tasks. Surveys are powered by Microsoft Forms and adhere to existing admin policies for the Forms service.

This feature is off by default. Users can choose to install the agent from the Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Store under the "Built by Microsoft" section.

What you can do to prepare

To ensure users can access Surveys Agent in the Frontier preview program, admins can take the following steps:

  • Verify users or user groups have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • Ensure the setting "Allow the following users access to Copilot agents" is configured.
  • Ensure the tenant-level setting "Let users access Microsoft apps" is configured.
  • (Recommended/optional) Deploy Surveys Agent automatically to users or groups via the Deploy action in Integrated Apps.

Learn more: Manage agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Surveys Agent creates surveys via Microsoft Forms. Admins should review Microsoft Forms policies to ensure they align with organizational standards.

Once installed, users can:

  • Create and send surveys via chat
  • Monitor responses and send reminders
  • Analyze results in chat or export to Excel

Compliance considerations

Compliance AreaResponseExplanation
Does the change store new customer data?YesSurvey responses are stored in Microsoft Forms and follow existing data retention and admin policies.
Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?MaybeSurveys Agent uses Microsoft Forms to collect and process data, which may include new access patterns via Copilot chat.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?YesIntroduces a new Copilot agent that uses generative AI to help users create and analyze surveys.
Does the change provide users any new way of interacting with generative AI?YesUsers interact with generative AI via chat to build, send, and analyze surveys.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?YesAdmins can manage access to the agent using Entra ID group membership.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?YesUsers can choose to install or remove the agent from the Copilot Agent Store.
September 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM Updated
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Build and analyze surveys with Surveys Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
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(Updated) Build and analyze surveys with Surveys Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Summary
Previous
Surveys Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot enables users to create, distribute, and analyze surveys via chat, powered by Microsoft Forms. Public preview starts mid-August 2025; general availability rolls out late September to early October 2025. The feature is off by default and requires admin configuration and licensing.
New
Surveys Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, launching mid-August 2025 (preview) and mid-October 2025 (general availability), enables users to create, distribute, and analyze surveys via chat using Microsoft Forms. It is off by default, requires admin setup, and includes compliance controls and AI-driven features.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-09-22T20:00:36.893Z
New
2025-09-29T12:14:36.310Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated September 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Introduction

Surveys Agent is a new Copilot agent in Microsoft 365 that helps users build, run, and analyze surveys with ease. It streamlines the entire survey lifecycle—from creation to analysis—enabling faster, insight-driven decisions with less manual effort.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview (Frontier): Beginning mid-August 2025
  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is expected to begin in late September 2025 (previously early September) and complete by early October 2025 (previously mid-September).

How this affects your organization

Surveys Agent enables users to create and manage surveys directly through chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot. It simplifies survey creation, distribution, and analysis, reducing time spent on manual tasks. Surveys are powered by Microsoft Forms and adhere to existing admin policies for the Forms service.

This feature is off by default. Users can choose to install the agent from the Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Store under the "Built by Microsoft" section.

What you can do to prepare

To ensure users can access Surveys Agent in the Frontier preview program, admins can take the following steps:

  • Verify users or user groups have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • Ensure the setting "Allow the following users access to Copilot agents" is configured.
  • Ensure the tenant-level setting "Let users access Microsoft apps" is configured.
  • (Recommended/optional) Deploy Surveys Agent automatically to users or groups via the Deploy action in Integrated Apps.

Learn more: Manage agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Surveys Agent creates surveys via Microsoft Forms. Admins should review Microsoft Forms policies to ensure they align with organizational standards.

Once installed, users can:

  • Create and send surveys via chat
  • Monitor responses and send reminders
  • Analyze results in chat or export to Excel

Compliance considerations

Compliance AreaResponseExplanation
Does the change store new customer data?YesSurvey responses are stored in Microsoft Forms and follow existing data retention and admin policies.
Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?MaybeSurveys Agent uses Microsoft Forms to collect and process data, which may include new access patterns via Copilot chat.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?YesIntroduces a new Copilot agent that uses generative AI to help users create and analyze surveys.
Does the change provide users any new way of interacting with generative AI?YesUsers interact with generative AI via chat to build, send, and analyze surveys.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?YesAdmins can manage access to the agent using Entra ID group membership.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?YesUsers can choose to install or remove the agent from the Copilot Agent Store.
New

Updated September 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

Surveys Agent is a new Copilot agent in Microsoft 365 that helps users build, run, and analyze surveys with ease. It streamlines the entire survey lifecycle—from creation to analysis—enabling faster, insight-driven decisions with less manual effort.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview (Frontier): Beginning mid-August 2025
  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is expected to begin in mid-October 2025 (previously late September) and complete by late November 2025 (previously early October).

How this affects your organization

Surveys Agent enables users to create and manage surveys directly through chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot. It simplifies survey creation, distribution, and analysis, reducing time spent on manual tasks. Surveys are powered by Microsoft Forms and adhere to existing admin policies for the Forms service.

This feature is off by default. Users can choose to install the agent from the Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Store under the "Built by Microsoft" section.

What you can do to prepare

To ensure users can access Surveys Agent in the Frontier preview program, admins can take the following steps:

  • Verify users or user groups have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • Ensure the setting "Allow the following users access to Copilot agents" is configured.
  • Ensure the tenant-level setting "Let users access Microsoft apps" is configured.
  • (Recommended/optional) Deploy Surveys Agent automatically to users or groups via the Deploy action in Integrated Apps.

Learn more: Manage agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Surveys Agent creates surveys via Microsoft Forms. Admins should review Microsoft Forms policies to ensure they align with organizational standards.

Once installed, users can:

  • Create and send surveys via chat
  • Monitor responses and send reminders
  • Analyze results in chat or export to Excel

Compliance considerations

Compliance AreaResponseExplanation
Does the change store new customer data?YesSurvey responses are stored in Microsoft Forms and follow existing data retention and admin policies.
Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?MaybeSurveys Agent uses Microsoft Forms to collect and process data, which may include new access patterns via Copilot chat.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?YesIntroduces a new Copilot agent that uses generative AI to help users create and analyze surveys.
Does the change provide users any new way of interacting with generative AI?YesUsers interact with generative AI via chat to build, send, and analyze surveys.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?YesAdmins can manage access to the agent using Entra ID group membership.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?YesUsers can choose to install or remove the agent from the Copilot Agent Store.
September 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Surveys Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot enables users to create, distribute, and analyze surveys via chat, powered by Microsoft Forms. Launching mid-August 2025 (preview) and September 2025 (general), it is off by default and requires admin configuration and licensing for access.
New
Surveys Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot enables users to create, distribute, and analyze surveys via chat, powered by Microsoft Forms. Public preview starts mid-August 2025; general availability rolls out late September to early October 2025. The feature is off by default and requires admin configuration and licensing.
Last Updated Date
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2025-08-13T23:14:51.620Z
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2025-09-22T20:00:36.893Z
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Introduction

Surveys Agent is a new Copilot agent in Microsoft 365 that helps users build, run, and analyze surveys with ease. It streamlines the entire survey lifecycle—from creation to analysis—enabling faster, insight-driven decisions with less manual effort.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview (Frontier): Beginning mid-August 2025
  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is expected to begin in early September 2025 and complete mid-September 2025

How this affects your organization

Surveys Agent enables users to create and manage surveys directly through chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot. It simplifies survey creation, distribution, and analysis, reducing time spent on manual tasks. Surveys are powered by Microsoft Forms and adhere to existing admin policies for the Forms service.

This feature is off by default. Users can choose to install the agent from the Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Store under the "Built by Microsoft" section.

What you can do to prepare

To ensure users can access Surveys Agent in the Frontier preview program, admins can take the following steps:

  • Verify users or user groups have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • Ensure the setting "Allow the following users access to Copilot agents" is configured.
  • Ensure the tenant-level setting "Let users access Microsoft apps" is configured.
  • (Recommended/optional) Deploy Surveys Agent automatically to users or groups via the Deploy action in Integrated Apps.

Learn more: Manage agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Surveys Agent creates surveys via Microsoft Forms. Admins should review Microsoft Forms policies to ensure they align with organizational standards.

Once installed, users can:

  • Create and send surveys via chat
  • Monitor responses and send reminders
  • Analyze results in chat or export to Excel

Compliance considerations

Compliance AreaResponseExplanation
Does the change store new customer data?YesSurvey responses are stored in Microsoft Forms and follow existing data retention and admin policies.
Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?MaybeSurveys Agent uses Microsoft Forms to collect and process data, which may include new access patterns via Copilot chat.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?YesIntroduces a new Copilot agent that uses generative AI to help users create and analyze surveys.
Does the change provide users any new way of interacting with generative AI?YesUsers interact with generative AI via chat to build, send, and analyze surveys.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?YesAdmins can manage access to the agent using Entra ID group membership.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?YesUsers can choose to install or remove the agent from the Copilot Agent Store.
New

Updated September 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Introduction

Surveys Agent is a new Copilot agent in Microsoft 365 that helps users build, run, and analyze surveys with ease. It streamlines the entire survey lifecycle—from creation to analysis—enabling faster, insight-driven decisions with less manual effort.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview (Frontier): Beginning mid-August 2025
  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is expected to begin in late September 2025 (previously early September) and complete by early October 2025 (previously mid-September).

How this affects your organization

Surveys Agent enables users to create and manage surveys directly through chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot. It simplifies survey creation, distribution, and analysis, reducing time spent on manual tasks. Surveys are powered by Microsoft Forms and adhere to existing admin policies for the Forms service.

This feature is off by default. Users can choose to install the agent from the Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Store under the "Built by Microsoft" section.

What you can do to prepare

To ensure users can access Surveys Agent in the Frontier preview program, admins can take the following steps:

  • Verify users or user groups have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • Ensure the setting "Allow the following users access to Copilot agents" is configured.
  • Ensure the tenant-level setting "Let users access Microsoft apps" is configured.
  • (Recommended/optional) Deploy Surveys Agent automatically to users or groups via the Deploy action in Integrated Apps.

Learn more: Manage agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Surveys Agent creates surveys via Microsoft Forms. Admins should review Microsoft Forms policies to ensure they align with organizational standards.

Once installed, users can:

  • Create and send surveys via chat
  • Monitor responses and send reminders
  • Analyze results in chat or export to Excel

Compliance considerations

Compliance AreaResponseExplanation
Does the change store new customer data?YesSurvey responses are stored in Microsoft Forms and follow existing data retention and admin policies.
Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?MaybeSurveys Agent uses Microsoft Forms to collect and process data, which may include new access patterns via Copilot chat.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?YesIntroduces a new Copilot agent that uses generative AI to help users create and analyze surveys.
Does the change provide users any new way of interacting with generative AI?YesUsers interact with generative AI via chat to build, send, and analyze surveys.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?YesAdmins can manage access to the agent using Entra ID group membership.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?YesUsers can choose to install or remove the agent from the Copilot Agent Store.

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