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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot: filter chat history for easier context recall
MC1134741 · build prod-20251231-200323
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2025-08-14 21:33:14
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Azure OpenAI (gpt-4.1)
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Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
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Updated message, New feature
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Roadmap IDs
497910

One-line summary

Microsoft Copilot adds chat history filtering to help users quickly find past conversations; rollout begins late August 2025 and is on by default.

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RoadmapIds
497910
Summary
Microsoft Copilot will add a chat history filtering feature starting late August 2025, enabling users to quickly find relevant past conversations. The feature is on by default, requires no admin setup, and aims to improve navigation and context recall in Copilot chats.
Platforms
Web

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Updated August 14, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Introduction

We’re introducing a new filtering capability in Microsoft Copilot that allows users to refine their view of past conversations. This enhancement helps users quickly locate relevant chats aligned with their workflows, making it easier to revisit prior prompts, responses, and context.

i. example of new filtering experience in Microsoft Copilot

Screenshot of a Copilot chat window highlighting the Filter feature.


For more information, refer to Roadmap ID 497910

When this will happen

  • General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout in late August 2025 and expect to complete by early September 2025.
  • General Availability (DoD): We will begin rollout in late September 2025 and expect to complete by late October 2025.
  • General Availability (GCC and GCC High): We will begin rollout in early November 2025 (previously late September) and expect to complete by early December 2025 (previously early October).

How this affects your organization

Previously, users could only browse their full Copilot chat history without filtering options. With this update, selecting All conversations in the navigation pane will display the full history, and users can apply filters to narrow results based on their current needs.

This feature is on by default and requires no admin configuration.

What you can do to prepare

No admin action is required. We recommend informing your users about this new capability so they can take full advantage of the improved navigation experience in Copilot. If your organization provides training or onboarding for Copilot, consider including this update in your materials.

Compliance considerations

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