MC1154790 – M365 Change Digest

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In January 2026, the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for Windows adds a non-blocking Update button, letting users update the app without workflow disruption.

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Summary

Starting January 2026, the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for Windows will show a non-blocking "Update" button in the top-right corner when a new version is available. Users can update immediately or later without interrupting app use. No admin action is needed; communicate this change to users.

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Updated December 23, 2025: We have updated the content and timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[Introduction]
Starting in January, the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for Windows will introduce a new Update button. This button will not block the app UI; users will be able to continue interacting with the app when the button appears. This update encourages users to use the latest version of the app—ensuring access to new features, performance improvements, and security updates—without disrupting their workflow.

[When this will happen:]
General Availability: Rollout begins in January 2026 (previously early November 2025) and completes by end of January 2026 (previously end of November 2025).

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: All users of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows.
What will happen:
- A new Update button will appear in the top-right corner in the app when a newer version is available.

user settings

The button is non-blocking; users can continue using the app without interruption.
Clicking the button opens a prompt with two options:
- Update now: The app will close, install the update in the background, and relaunch with the latest version.
- Update later: The app remains open in its current version, and the update button stays visible for future use.

user settings

Once updated, the button disappears until a new version becomes available.
No changes to app functionality or user settings are introduced with this update mechanism.

[What you can do to prepare:]

Communicate this change to your users to avoid confusion.
No admin action is required.
For internal documentation, you may wish to note the new update behavior.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

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