Microsoft 365 Copilot: Add web links as references in Copilot Notebooks

Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks will allow users with a Copilot license to add public web links as references, expanding beyond file types like Word and Excel. This feature, enabled by default, will roll out worldwide from mid-November 2025 to mid-January 2026. No special preparation is needed.

[Introduction:]

We’re introducing the ability to add public web links as references in Microsoft Copilot Notebooks. This enhancement allows users to ground Copilot responses on specific public web pages, expanding the types of content that can be used to inform and contextualize their work.

A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 516040.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout began in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-January 2026.

[How this will affect your organization:]

Who is affected: All users of Microsoft Copilot Notebooks with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

What will happen:

• Users will be able to add public web links as references in their Copilot Notebooks.
• This expands current capabilities, which already support referencing Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other file types.
• Users can now ground Copilot on public web content without needing to convert it to a file format (such as PDF).
• The feature will be enabled by default.

[What you can do to prepare:]

No specific preparation is required. However, we recommend:

• Informing users about the upcoming capability to enhance their productivity.
• Updating internal documentation if you provide guidance on using Copilot Notebooks.

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.