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Updated February 12, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:]
The Microsoft 365 Copilot app now features a simpler, cleaner navigation experience. We’ve flattened the menu and grouped features logically so it’s easier for users to find what matters most.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 518222.
[When this will happen:]
- Targeted Release: Rollout begins in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.
- General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in December 2025 and is expected to complete by end of February 2026 (previously January).
[How this will affect your organization:]
- Who is affected: Users of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for Web, Windows, and Mac.
- What will happen:
- Navigation is simplified with a flattened menu and logical grouping of features.
- For users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, the Apps entry point is now located in the navigation footer, next to Settings.
Screenshot: Comparison of current (left) and refreshed (right) M365 Copilot navigation. The new design groups agents, notebooks, and recent chats directly in the left rail. Features shown may vary by license type and admin settings.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
- No admin action is required.
- Rollout will begin for users starting in December and complete in the following weeks.
- To learn more about managing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, review Microsoft 365 Copilot app settings for IT admins | Microsoft.
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Change History
[Introduction:]
The Microsoft 365 Copilot app now features a simpler, cleaner navigation experience. We’ve flattened the menu and grouped features logically so it’s easier for users to find what matters most.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 518222.
[When this will happen:]
- Targeted Release: Rollout begins in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.
- General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in December 2025 and is expected to complete by January 2026.
[How this will affect your organization:]
- Who is affected: Users of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for Web, Windows, and Mac.
- What will happen:
- Navigation is simplified with a flattened menu and logical grouping of features.
- For users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, the Apps entry point is now located in the navigation footer, next to Settings.
Screenshot: Comparison of current (left) and refreshed (right) M365 Copilot navigation. The new design groups agents, notebooks, and recent chats directly in the left rail. Features shown may vary by license type and admin settings.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
- No admin action is required.
- Rollout will begin for users starting in December and complete in the following weeks.
- To learn more about managing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, review Microsoft 365 Copilot app settings for IT admins | Microsoft.
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated February 12, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:]
The Microsoft 365 Copilot app now features a simpler, cleaner navigation experience. We’ve flattened the menu and grouped features logically so it’s easier for users to find what matters most.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 518222.
[When this will happen:]
- Targeted Release: Rollout begins in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.
- General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in December 2025 and is expected to complete by end of February 2026 (previously January).
[How this will affect your organization:]
- Who is affected: Users of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for Web, Windows, and Mac.
- What will happen:
- Navigation is simplified with a flattened menu and logical grouping of features.
- For users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, the Apps entry point is now located in the navigation footer, next to Settings.
Screenshot: Comparison of current (left) and refreshed (right) M365 Copilot navigation. The new design groups agents, notebooks, and recent chats directly in the left rail. Features shown may vary by license type and admin settings.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
- No admin action is required.
- Rollout will begin for users starting in December and complete in the following weeks.
- To learn more about managing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, review Microsoft 365 Copilot app settings for IT admins | Microsoft.
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
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