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SharePoint AI page authoring: Select, describe, and refine

Sara_Cummings — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:32:05 GMT

Creating and refining SharePoint pages is becoming more intuitive. Instead of describing where content lives on the page, authors can now simply select a section or web part and tell Copilot what they want to change.

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Featured speakers

Sara Cummings, Product Manager for AI authoring, Microsoft
Vesa Juvonen, Principal Product Manager, Microsoft

From describing a location to selecting it

Previously, authors described both the content they wanted to change and where it was located on the page. With on-canvas selection, location becomes part of the context automatically. Simply select a web part or section and describe the outcome you want. The selected item appears in the Copilot experience, giving the request clear context.

What you can do

Make focused edits. Select an image or another page element and ask Copilot to move or update it.
Restructure a section. Select the section and ask for a different column layout; Copilot can work across the components inside it.
Apply broader updates. Ask Copilot to update repeated content across a page, for example, changing a product or brand name in text and supported web-part content.
Review the result. Updated areas are visually indicated on the canvas so you can inspect the changes before publishing.

The page remains built from native SharePoint elements, so you can continue editing it with the familiar page-authoring tools at any time.

Focus on what you want, not how to do it

You do not need to learn a special command syntax. Describe the outcome as you would to a colleague. Copilot uses the selected page context and your request together, which makes short instructions such as “move this to the middle column” or “make this a two-column section” practical.

Suggested prompts can help you get started, and follow-up suggestions can help you continue refining the page. As with any AI-assisted change, review the full page, verify links and facts, check accessibility, and preview the result before publishing.

Imagine updating a campaign page for a product launch. Select a section containing promotional content and ask Copilot to update the messaging for the latest release. The selected context helps Copilot understand exactly where the change should be applied.

Designed for new and experienced authors

For new authors, Copilot reduces the need to know every SharePoint web part or configuration option before getting started. For experienced authors, it can accelerate repetitive edits and larger page-wide changes. In both cases, the author stays in control of the final review and publishing decision.

Availability

The feature is rolling out gradually across Microsoft 365. Availability may vary by tenant and release ring. Organizations must have Copilot in SharePoint enabled, and authors need permission to edit pages. For current guidance and the broader set of AI-assisted authoring capabilities, see Authoring with Copilot in SharePoint: An overview.

What we are exploring next

The team is exploring reusable skills for edit mode: natural-language shortcuts that package a repeatable sequence of page-authoring actions. A skill could eventually help an organization apply a consistent page structure or turn source content into a page using a reusable set of instructions. This is forward-looking work, not a commitment to a specific release date or final experience.

Try it and share your feedback

When the experience reaches your tenant, open a page in edit mode, launch Copilot, select a web part or section, and describe the outcome you want. Start with a focused change, review what Copilot updates, and then build from there.

We're continuing to make SharePoint page creation faster, simpler, and more approachable for everyone. As this experience reaches your tenant, we'd love to hear your feedback and learn which page-authoring scenarios matter most to you.

Learn more: Authoring with Copilot in SharePoint: An overview

Why Is Microsoft resetting my default search engine to Bing without my permission?

Royl — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:22:05 GMT

Earlier today I was carrying out a search and a window popped up stating that an application outside Google had changed my default search engine. When I checked, all my search engines listed in the Address Bar Search settings had been deleted, and Bing (which I had deleted) had replaced them. As I understand it, this is a breach of the UK Computer Misuse Act as it was carried out without first obtaining my consent to make the changes. Once again, Micr*sl*p is trying to force me to use their rubbish applications.

Why does Windows have a troubleshooting button when the problem is usually Windows?

Mirviam — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:04:24 GMT

It feels a bit ironic that Windows offers a troubleshooting button for problems that Windows itself usually causes in the first place. I want to know why the system provides these repair tools when the issues they are meant to fix often originate from Windows updates or built-in features.

Is my computer broken, or am I just using it incorrectly?

Zevhu — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:01:44 GMT

My computer keeps waking up from sleep on its own, and the volume drops whenever another app plays audio. I've tried the usual fixes like disabling wake timers and adjusting communication settings, but nothing works. Is my computer broken, or am I just using it incorrectly?

How can a computer understand billions of calculations but still fail to find final_final_REAL.docx?

Ignaciocn — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:58:51 GMT

A computer can execute billions of calculations per second, yet it cannot locate a file unless it knows the exact name, path, or location to search. This is because searching for a forgotten filename like final_final_REAL.docx depends on human memory and metadata, not raw processing power, so the machine has no way to guess what you meant.

How does my laptop know when I’m playing a game?

Benedictfo — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:57:00 GMT

Windows detects when you're playing a game by identifying full-screen or DirectX applications and then activating Game Mode, which is supposed to prioritize your game's processes. However, on my lower-spec laptop, this detection fails to reduce background tasks like Windows Update, so I still get low frame rates and stuttering during gameplay.

Copilot, Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community call

VesaJuvonen — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT

💡 Copilot, Microsoft 365 & Power Platform weekly community call focuses on different use cases and features within the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform - across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, SharePoint, Power Apps and more. Demos in this call are presented by the community members.

👏 Looking to catch up on the latest news and updates, including cool community demos, this call is for you!

📅 On 17th of September we'll have following agenda:

Latest on SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
Latest on
- Copilot prompt of the week
- PnPjs
- CLI for Microsoft 365
- Dev Proxy
- Reusable Controls for SPFx
- SPFx Toolkit VS Code extension
- PnP Search Solution
Demos this time
- Josh Bray – Managing Power Platform Environments from SharePoint with an SPFx Web Part
- Yves Habersaat – Agent-Driven Power Apps: Canvas Authoring MCP Server with GitHub Copilot CLI
- Mohammed Amer – Build Interactive Component Components UX for Copilot canvas for Microsoft 365 Roadmap Features

📅 Download recurrent invite from https://aka.ms/community/m365-powerplat-dev-call-invite

📞 & 📺 Join the Microsoft Teams meeting live at https://aka.ms/community/m365-powerplat-dev-call-join

💡 Building something cool for Microsoft 365 or Power Platform (Copilot, SharePoint, Power Apps, etc)? We are always looking for presenters - Volunteer for a community call demo at https://aka.ms/community/request/demo

👋 See you in the call!

📖 Resources:

Previous community call recordings and demos from the Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel at https://aka.ms/community/youtube
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform samples from Microsoft and community - https://aka.ms/community/samples
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform community details - https://aka.ms/community/home

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Microsoft Power Platform community call - September 2026

VesaJuvonen — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:31:47 GMT

💡 Power Platform monthly community call focuses on different extensibility options for builders, makers and developers within the Power Platform. Typically demos are from our awesome community members who showcase the art of possible within the Power Platform capabilities.

👏 Looking to catch up on the latest news and updates, including cool community demos, this call is for you!

📅 On 16th of September we'll have following agenda:

Power Platform Updates & Events
Latest on Power Platform samples
John Liu - How to easily to convert markdown documents to PDF with Power Automate
Sanjiv Venkatram - Using Azure AI video analyzer + Functions + Storage & Power Platform to analyze echocardiograms
Billur Şamdancıoğlu - Copilot Cowork for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
Elliot Margot - Stop Clicking Through Run History: Build Your Own MCP to Debug Power Automate Flows

📅 Download recurrent invite from https://aka.ms/powerplatformcommunitycall

📞 & 📺 Join the Microsoft Teams meeting live at https://aka.ms/PowerPlatformMonthlyCall

👋 See you in the call!

📖 Resources:

Previous community call recordings and demos from the Microsoft 365 & Power Platform community YouTube channel at https://aka.ms/community/videos
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform samples from Microsoft and community - https://aka.ms/community/samples
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform community details - https://aka.ms/community/home

Copilot, Microsoft 365 & Power Platform product updates call

VesaJuvonen — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:32:38 GMT

💡Copilot, Microsoft 365 & Power Platform product updates call concentrates on the different use cases and features within the Microsoft 365 and in Power Platform. Call includes topics like Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Search, Microsoft Lists, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps and more.

👏 Weekly Tuesday call is for all community members to see Microsoft PMs, engineering and Cloud Advocates showcasing the art of possible with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.

📅 On the 15th of September we'll have following agenda:

News and updates from Microsoft
Together mode group photo
Rémi Dyon – Building an Agent with GitHub Harness in Copilot Studio
Steve Pucelik + Marc Windle – Latest on SharePoint Embedded
Vesa Juvonen – Surfacing your business apps in Copilot canvas – IT concierge scenario

📞 & 📺 Join the Microsoft Teams meeting live at https://aka.ms/community/ms-speakers-call-join
🗓️ Download recurrent invite for this weekly call from https://aka.ms/community/ms-speakers-call-invite

👋 See you in the call!

📖 Resources:

Previous community call recordings and demos from the Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel at https://aka.ms/community/youtube
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform samples from Microsoft and community - https://aka.ms/community/samples
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform community details - https://aka.ms/community/home

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Why does my computer freeze when I’m watching it, but work when I walk away?

Cecilianil — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:18:32 GMT

My computer keeps freezing whenever I'm actively watching the screen, but it works perfectly fine as soon as I walk away and come back later. I'm not sure if this is a hardware issue, a background process, or something related to power settings, so I'd like help figuring out why this happens.

Is there a way to make Windows stop updating at the worst time?

Masonstu — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:17:13 GMT

Windows keeps forcing updates at the worst possible moments, like right in the middle of my work or when I'm about to shut down for the night. Is there any reliable way to take control of when updates install, so they stop interrupting me at the most inconvenient times?

Is it safe to delete this file in Windows 11?

zinken1120 — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:13:43 GMT

I’ve seen a few videos claiming that deleting certain files from a specific folder can improve my computer’s performance, but to be honest, I’m too scared to try it. I’m not really sure what those files actually do, and the last thing I want is to mess up something important. I’m using a Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6—nothing special, just a regular laptop.

Can anyone explain whether it’s actually safe to delete files from that folder, or is this just one of those risky tips circulating online? I’d much rather keep my system stable than chase after a negligible speed boost, but if it really is harmless, I’d like to know more about it.

How can I compress MOV video files over 1gb to small size on PC or Mac?

Rhysin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:16:12 GMT

Some of the .mov videos are screen recording by Quicktime player on my Mac and the rest are movies saved on my Windows 10 PC. Now, the free space on my laptop is very less and I need to compress the mov videos large than 1GB to a small size.

How can compress mov file over 1GB so I can reduce the video size to a much smaller one without losing much quality?

P.S. I also want to shrink a .MOV file to email sometimes.

Windows 11 Audio Completely Failed: No Output Device Found

SDGmanison — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:07:49 GMT

The audio system on my laptop has completely stopped working. The volume slider is grayed out and unavailable, Windows reports that no output device was found, and the volume keys on the keyboard don’t work at all. When I checked under “Sound, video, and game controllers” in Device Manager, I saw a large number of duplicate “SoundWire Audio” entries as well as an “AMD SoundWire Audio Streaming Device,” many of which had yellow warning triangles.

I’ve tried uninstalling these entries and updating the drivers, but they reappear immediately after a restart, and the situation hasn’t changed at all.

Win11 Windows Update downloads the same optional driver update every week

JodyCourt — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:52:01 GMT

Windows Update repeatedly offers and downloads the same optional driver update every week, even though the driver has already been successfully installed. The update appears in the “Optional Updates” section every time, and manually hiding it does not prevent it from reappearing.

There is currently no newer version of this driver available.

Windows 11 cannot extend the C: drive into unallocated space

Hunter226 — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:50:12 GMT

Recently, after my laptop started having issues, I deleted a separate D: drive that had been created by a technician; the partition had originally been set up as a backup partition. I thought I could extend the C: drive into this now-unallocated space, but Windows won’t let me do that. The “Extend Volume” option is grayed out, and I’m not sure why.

Is there a workaround to merge this space back into the C: drive without losing any data? I’ve already deleted the D: partition, so the space appears as unallocated but is stuck there and cannot be used.

Wie kann ich meinen Bildschirm auf dem Windows 11 PC aufnehmen?

Proker — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:45:29 GMT

Hallo zusammen, ich benutze Windows 11 noch nicht besonders lange und kenne mich mit den ganzen Aufnahmefunktionen noch nicht so gut aus. In letzter Zeit musste ich öfter meinen Bildschirm aufnehmen, zum Beispiel um ein Problem am PC zu zeigen oder ein kleines Tutorial für Freunde zu erstellen. Bisher habe ich aber noch keine wirklich einfache Lösung gefunden.

Welche Methode könnt ihr einem Anfänger empfehlen, um den Bildschirm unter Windows 11 aufzunehmen? Am besten etwas, das leicht einzurichten ist, eine gute Videoqualität bietet und auch bei längeren Aufnahmen zuverlässig funktioniert.

画像の背景をaiが除去できる簡単な方法は？

Lolaiss — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:19:26 GMT

画像編集はほとんどやったことがない初心者です。商品写真や人物写真の画像背景削除をしたいのですが、Photoshopのような難しいソフトは使えません。

最近は画像の背景をaiが除去できるツールがあると聞いたのですが、本当にワンクリックで自然に切り抜けるのでしょうか？髪の毛や細かい部分もきれいに残せて、初心者でも使いやすい方法やソフトがあれば教えてください。

Is my laptop overheating or just being dramatic?

EElliott1585 — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:10:49 GMT

My laptop feels really hot to the touch and the fans seem to run constantly, even when I'm only doing light tasks like browsing the web. I can't tell if this is a genuine overheating problem that needs fixing or if my laptop is just naturally warm and I'm overreacting.

How does turning something off and on again solve so many problems?

Cecilianil — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:09:56 GMT

I've always wondered why turning a device off and on again fixes so many problems, from frozen apps to network glitches. What actually happens during a restart that clears errors, resets memory, and gets everything working smoothly again?