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Updated February 5, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We’re introducing new output control features in the Researcher Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot. These enhancements allow users to customize the length of generated reports and select preferred output formats, improving flexibility and usability.
When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide):
Rollout will begin in late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by late February 2026 (previously late January).
How this affects your organization
This update gives users greater control over how research reports are generated and exported.
- Before generating a report, users can now select a desired length (short, comprehensive):
- After generation, users can choose from multiple output formats, including exporting to Word:
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time.
- Admins may wish to inform users of the new customization options available in the Researcher Agent.
Compliance considerations
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data? | Yes. Enhances generative AI functionality in Copilot by allowing users to control report length and output format. |
| Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now interact with Copilot by selecting report parameters and choosing export formats. |
| Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership? | Yes. Admins can manage access to Copilot features, including the Researcher Agent, via Entra ID group membership. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Yes. Users can choose whether or not to use the Researcher Agent and its output controls. |
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Updated January 5, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We’re introducing new output control features in the Researcher Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot. These enhancements allow users to customize the length of generated reports and select preferred output formats, improving flexibility and usability.
When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide):
Rollout will begin in late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by late January 2026 (previously late October 2025).
How this affects your organization
This update gives users greater control over how research reports are generated and exported.
- Before generating a report, users can now select a desired length (short, comprehensive):
- After generation, users can choose from multiple output formats, including exporting to Word:
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time.
- Admins may wish to inform users of the new customization options available in the Researcher Agent.
Compliance considerations
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data? | Yes. Enhances generative AI functionality in Copilot by allowing users to control report length and output format. |
| Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now interact with Copilot by selecting report parameters and choosing export formats. |
| Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership? | Yes. Admins can manage access to Copilot features, including the Researcher Agent, via Entra ID group membership. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Yes. Users can choose whether or not to use the Researcher Agent and its output controls. |
Updated February 5, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We’re introducing new output control features in the Researcher Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot. These enhancements allow users to customize the length of generated reports and select preferred output formats, improving flexibility and usability.
When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide):
Rollout will begin in late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by late February 2026 (previously late January).
How this affects your organization
This update gives users greater control over how research reports are generated and exported.
- Before generating a report, users can now select a desired length (short, comprehensive):
- After generation, users can choose from multiple output formats, including exporting to Word:
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time.
- Admins may wish to inform users of the new customization options available in the Researcher Agent.
Compliance considerations
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data? | Yes. Enhances generative AI functionality in Copilot by allowing users to control report length and output format. |
| Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now interact with Copilot by selecting report parameters and choosing export formats. |
| Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership? | Yes. Admins can manage access to Copilot features, including the Researcher Agent, via Entra ID group membership. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Yes. Users can choose whether or not to use the Researcher Agent and its output controls. |
Updated September 24, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We’re introducing new output control features in the Researcher Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot. These enhancements allow users to customize the length of generated reports and select preferred output formats, improving flexibility and usability.
When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide):
Rollout will begin in late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by late October 2025 (previously late September).
How this affects your organization
This update gives users greater control over how research reports are generated and exported.
- Before generating a report, users can now select a desired length (short, comprehensive):
- After generation, users can choose from multiple output formats, including exporting to Word:
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time.
- Admins may wish to inform users of the new customization options available in the Researcher Agent.
Compliance considerations
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data? | Yes. Enhances generative AI functionality in Copilot by allowing users to control report length and output format. |
| Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now interact with Copilot by selecting report parameters and choosing export formats. |
| Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership? | Yes. Admins can manage access to Copilot features, including the Researcher Agent, via Entra ID group membership. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Yes. Users can choose whether or not to use the Researcher Agent and its output controls. |
Updated January 5, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We’re introducing new output control features in the Researcher Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot. These enhancements allow users to customize the length of generated reports and select preferred output formats, improving flexibility and usability.
When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide):
Rollout will begin in late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by late January 2026 (previously late October 2025).
How this affects your organization
This update gives users greater control over how research reports are generated and exported.
- Before generating a report, users can now select a desired length (short, comprehensive):
- After generation, users can choose from multiple output formats, including exporting to Word:
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time.
- Admins may wish to inform users of the new customization options available in the Researcher Agent.
Compliance considerations
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data? | Yes. Enhances generative AI functionality in Copilot by allowing users to control report length and output format. |
| Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now interact with Copilot by selecting report parameters and choosing export formats. |
| Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership? | Yes. Admins can manage access to Copilot features, including the Researcher Agent, via Entra ID group membership. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Yes. Users can choose whether or not to use the Researcher Agent and its output controls. |
Updated September 9, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We’re introducing new output control features in the Researcher Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot. These enhancements allow users to customize the length of generated reports and select preferred output formats, improving flexibility and usability.
When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide):
Rollout will begin in mid-September 2025 (previously early September) and is expected to complete by late September 2025 (previously mid-September).
How this affects your organization
This update gives users greater control over how research reports are generated and exported.
- Before generating a report, users can now select a desired length (short, comprehensive):
- After generation, users can choose from multiple output formats, including exporting to Word:
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time.
- Admins may wish to inform users of the new customization options available in the Researcher Agent.
Compliance considerations
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data? | Yes. Enhances generative AI functionality in Copilot by allowing users to control report length and output format. |
| Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now interact with Copilot by selecting report parameters and choosing export formats. |
| Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership? | Yes. Admins can manage access to Copilot features, including the Researcher Agent, via Entra ID group membership. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Yes. Users can choose whether or not to use the Researcher Agent and its output controls. |
Updated September 24, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We’re introducing new output control features in the Researcher Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot. These enhancements allow users to customize the length of generated reports and select preferred output formats, improving flexibility and usability.
When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide):
Rollout will begin in late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and is expected to complete by late October 2025 (previously late September).
How this affects your organization
This update gives users greater control over how research reports are generated and exported.
- Before generating a report, users can now select a desired length (short, comprehensive):
- After generation, users can choose from multiple output formats, including exporting to Word:
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time.
- Admins may wish to inform users of the new customization options available in the Researcher Agent.
Compliance considerations
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data? | Yes. Enhances generative AI functionality in Copilot by allowing users to control report length and output format. |
| Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now interact with Copilot by selecting report parameters and choosing export formats. |
| Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership? | Yes. Admins can manage access to Copilot features, including the Researcher Agent, via Entra ID group membership. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Yes. Users can choose whether or not to use the Researcher Agent and its output controls. |
Introduction
We’re introducing new output control features in the Researcher Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot. These enhancements allow users to customize the length of generated reports and select preferred output formats, improving flexibility and usability.
When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide):
Rollout will begin in early September 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-September 2025.
How this affects your organization
This update gives users greater control over how research reports are generated and exported.
- Before generating a report, users can now select a desired length (short, comprehensive):
- After generation, users can choose from multiple output formats, including exporting to Word:
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time.
- Admins may wish to inform users of the new customization options available in the Researcher Agent.
Compliance considerations
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data? | Yes. Enhances generative AI functionality in Copilot by allowing users to control report length and output format. |
| Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now interact with Copilot by selecting report parameters and choosing export formats. |
| Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership? | Yes. Admins can manage access to Copilot features, including the Researcher Agent, via Entra ID group membership. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Yes. Users can choose whether or not to use the Researcher Agent and its output controls. |
Updated September 9, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We’re introducing new output control features in the Researcher Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot. These enhancements allow users to customize the length of generated reports and select preferred output formats, improving flexibility and usability.
When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide):
Rollout will begin in mid-September 2025 (previously early September) and is expected to complete by late September 2025 (previously mid-September).
How this affects your organization
This update gives users greater control over how research reports are generated and exported.
- Before generating a report, users can now select a desired length (short, comprehensive):
- After generation, users can choose from multiple output formats, including exporting to Word:
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time.
- Admins may wish to inform users of the new customization options available in the Researcher Agent.
Compliance considerations
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data? | Yes. Enhances generative AI functionality in Copilot by allowing users to control report length and output format. |
| Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now interact with Copilot by selecting report parameters and choosing export formats. |
| Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership? | Yes. Admins can manage access to Copilot features, including the Researcher Agent, via Entra ID group membership. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Yes. Users can choose whether or not to use the Researcher Agent and its output controls. |
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