MC1224569 – M365 Change Digest

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Researcher Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot adds infographic export for reports and updates UX for Word/Pages formats; rollout completes by end of May 2026.

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546246

Summary

Microsoft 365 Copilot's Researcher Agent will add infographic export for reports and update Word and Pages output formats. Rollout starts mid-April 2026, completing by end of May. Enabled by default, it enhances report sharing and requires no admin action. Users should be informed of the new format.

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Web

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Updated May 12, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[Introduction]

The Researcher Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot empowers users to create rich, detailed reports on any topic they choose whether from work or web content. We are introducing a new output formats in the Researcher Agent that will allow users to export generated reports into infographics. We are also updating the UX for previously existing output formats- Word and Pages.

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This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 546246.

[When this will happen]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-April 2026 (previously late March) and expect to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April).

[How this will affect your organization]

This update gives users greater control over their research reports as they will now be able to convert their reports into a new format for easier viewing, use and sharing. This feature is enabled by default and designed to enhance user productivity without requiring admin configuration.

[What you can do to prepare]

No action is required at this time.
Admins may wish to inform users of the new output format available in the Researcher Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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