Copilot Agent - assigning permissions to apps like Outlook and OneDrive
I'm trying to create an agent to do the following: - Automate the process of creating an email addressed to XXX - Attach the most recent file from OneDrive without renaming the file. - Prompt the user for a subject line before sending the email. - Only send the email after the subject line is provided by the user. - Launch the agent when the user enters the prompt 'XXX" - Ensure the attachment is not renamed during the process Copilot will create the agent, but does not send the email. Copilot tells me that the agent may not have access to Outlook to send the email. How do I assign permissions to a Copilot agent? All my searching over the last two hours has left me with no solution. Any assistance is appreciated. Thank you!
Outlook Prioritize Inbox missing from client
Hey everyone, Just wanted to check for enterprise licensed users if you have access to the 'Prioritize Inbox' feature in Outlook. Unfortunately, it hasn't appeared in our client yet, also it's missing from the admin message center (used to be visible there). We have plenty of users who could take advantage of this feature and yet it is nowhere to be found. I have reached out to our Microsoft contact, who had it enabled, and stated that it's coming... coming when? All best, Kamil
Change Default for Copilot Automatic Room Rebooking Setting in Outlook?
My users with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses have noticed a newer feature that automatically rebooks meetings with an alternate room if the selected room is unavailable. It appears that this setting is on by default and can be turned off on a per case basis when a new meeting event is being scheduled. Is there a way to turn it off by default and allow people to enable it when a new calendar item is being created instead? Here is what it looks like for me in Outlook. I can click on Edit from the new meeting window and turn it off for a single event. I haven't found a way to change that default behavior. Has anyone found a way to adjust this? Thank you! BrianCopilot Chat vsus. Microsoft 365 Copilot What's the difference?
While their names sound similar at first glance - Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat - they differ in several aspects. And more importantly, one can't be without another. What is Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat? First since first. Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is also called Copilot Chat. Copilot Chat generates answers based on web content, while Microsoft 365 Copilot is also grounded on users' data, like emails, meetings, files, and more. Since January 15, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is available for everyone. Everyone in organizations. Also customers with a Microsoft 365 Business Basic subscriptions can enjoy using Copilot Chat securily. The screenshot below shows how Copilot Chat looks like and highlights its main capabilities. Note that EDP - Enterprise Data Protection is available. What is Microsoft 365 Copilot? Microsoft 365 Copilot is an add-on available for specific Microsoft 365 Subscriptions: Microsoft 365 E3, E5, A3, A5, and Business Standard & Premium. It includes Copilot Chat in addition to other Copilot features: Microsoft 365 Copilot also includes a chat grounded on users' meetings, emails, chats, and documents. It integrates into Microsoft 365 apps, like Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and more. It brings the capability to create agents and additional Copilot management features such as SharePoint Advanced Management and Copilot Dashboard. The screenshot below shows how the Copilot chat experience for those users who got the Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Note that EDP - Enterprise Data Protection is available here too. Copilot Chat can be pinned in MS Teams and MS Outlook as App. How can I access Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat? Copilot Chat is nowadays accessible via m365copilot.com using your Entra account. In contrast to Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat users cannot see, by default, Copilot Chat pinned on the Microsoft 365 homepage. Microsoft 365 Copilot Administrators will have to pin the chat in the admin center so it is easy for Copilot Chat users to access it. What's the difference? There are some aspects, such as licensing requirements, subscription fees, data sources, or access to organization content, that determine the differences between Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot. I have listed it in the screenshot below. 👇 Image showing a 3-column table: Aspect, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, and Microsoft 365 Copilot.Outlook Immersive Search with Copilot: Per-User License Required or Tenant-Wide?
Microsoft Outlook is introducing Immersive Search with a Copilot side pane that provides AI-generated summaries from emails, Teams messages, and documents after a search. Rolling out worldwide from late September to October 2025, this feature is on by default, requires no admin setup, and is available to Copilot-licensed tenants. https://admin.microsoft.com/#/MessageCenter/:/messages/MC1130610 But I need clarification on licensing. Summary: "Available to Copilot-licensed tenants." Introduction: "Available only to tenants with Copilot licenses." Key details: On by default, no admin setup or controls; appears after search. Question: Does this require individual Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses per user, or is it accessible to all users tenant-wide once the org has Copilot licenses? Appreciate insights from Microsoft or admins. Thanks!
Part 3: Dynamic Sidebar for Team Meetings
In Part 2, I focused on the vertical sidebar UX for personal work — helping individuals stay organized and avoid confusion. But in meetings, the challenge is even bigger: participants open different files, the view fragments, and the team quickly loses alignment. I’ve tested this myself by lining up apps in the current sidebar. But that model is essentially personal: files still open in separate windows, there is no unity, and meetings feel disrupted. That’s why Part 3 introduces a dedicated dynamic sidebar for meetings. With Copilot Pages as the hub, this sidebar integrates all participants’ files into one vertical scroll: Shared visibility – instantly see what others are viewing. No interruptions – because all participants’ files are shared, there’s no need to stop and search. Continuous flow – no screen switching; one unified view where discussion never derails. The breakthrough is clear: you never have to close the meeting screen. All participants’ files remain visible, and even files opened later are added automatically without disrupting the presenter. Benefits Meetings run without disruption; context is never lost. Alignment is automatic: the entire team stays in sync. This is not a minor UI tweak — it redefines how meetings work. 👉 In short: “Dynamic Sidebar → Zero interruptions. Meetings with full unity.” If you agree, please give it a like. 👉 Next time, I’ll share my thoughts on how we should approach learning Microsoft 365. 第3弾：会議の一体感を生む ― 動的サイドバーの提案 第2弾では、個人ワークにおける縦型スクロールUXを取り上げ、整理しやすく混乱を防ぐ方法を提案しました。 しかし会議になると課題はさらに大きくなり、参加者ごとに異なるファイルを開いて全体の足並みが乱れてしまいます。 私自身も、既存のサイドバーにアプリを並べて試してみました。 しかしこれはあくまで「個人用」の仕組みで、ファイルは別ウィンドウで開いてしまうため一体感がなく、会議中に分断が生じてしまいます。 だからこそ必要なのが、**会議専用の「動的サイドバー」**です。 Copilot Pagesを母艦とし、参加者全員のファイルを一つの縦スクロールに統合することで、会議画面を閉じることなく、常に同じ視界で情報を共有できます。 共有視界 – 誰がどの資料を見ているか全員が把握できる。 中断防止 – 全員のファイルが共有されているため、探すという中断がなくなる。 途切れない進行 – 会議画面の切り替えがなく、常に同じ視界でストレスなく議論を続けられる。 最大の進化はこれです。会議画面を一度も閉じる必要がないこと。 さらに途中で開いた資料も自動的に追加されるため、進行を妨げません。 効果 会議の流れが止まらず、文脈を見失わない。 全員が常に同期し、足並みが乱れない。 これは単なるUI改善ではなく、会議のあり方そのものを変える提案です。 👉 一言で言えば: 「動的サイドバー → 中断ゼロ、会議の一体感を実現」 共感いただける方はぜひ「いいね」をお願いします。 👉 次回は、Microsoft 365の学び方・教育に関する私の想い を書きたいと思います。Part 2: Vertical Sidebar for Personal Copilot Navigation
In Part 1, I proposed a simple model to unify Copilot: General tasks → Copilot Pages Specialized use → Toggle Save and recall → Loop This helped simplify the fragmented Copilot landscape. In Part 2, I focus on personal daily use. When working in Word, Excel, or Outlook, many users lose track of what they have opened and where to switch. My idea: add a static vertical sidebar in Copilot Pages that lists the files or apps you are working with: Self-organized list - Word docs, Excel sheets, Outlook mails and calendar items shown vertically in one place. No confusion - Instantly switch between targets without hunting around. Clear and simple - Prevents getting lost during solo work. The key is that Copilot Pages must remain visible as the entry point during daily work — a persistent sidebar that never disappears. And importantly, the number of items displayed can be set by the user. Hidden apps remain accessible by scrolling, keeping the UI clean and flexible. Benefits Daily work feels more organized and stress-free. Matches patterns users already know (Outlook folders, Teams channels). A realistic, easy-to-implement step toward better Copilot UX. In short: "Vertical Sidebar = No more confusion for individuals." If you agree, please give it a like. Stay tuned for Part 3! 第2弾：個人作業の迷子防止 ― 縦スクロールUIの提案 第1弾では、Copilot乱立を整理するシンプルなモデル（Pages／トグル／Loop）を提案しました。 多くの方から「すっきりした」と共感をいただきました。 今回の第2弾では、個人で作業するときのUX改善に注目します。 WordやExcel、Outlookを開いているとき、「どこで何を開いたのか」迷子になる経験はありませんか？ そこで、Copilot Pagesに静的な縦スクロール型サイドバーを導入するアイデアです: 自分専用の一覧 - Word文書やExcelシート、Outlookメールや予定を右サイドに縦並びで整理。 迷子防止 - 読みたい対象にすぐ切り替え可能。 シンプル設計 - 日常業務でのストレスを軽減。 さらに重要なのは、Copilot Pagesが常に入口として存在し続けることです。 仕事中に消えず、右サイドに固定されているからこそ「迷子ゼロ」の体験が実現します。 加えて、表示数はユーザーが任意に設定可能です。 隠れているアプリもスクロールで選べるので、UIは常にすっきり保てます。 効果 日常業務がスッキリし、シンプルに整理できる。 OutlookやTeamsと同じ縦並び習慣に合う直感的なUI。 現実的かつ早期に導入できる改善案。 一言で言えば: 「縦スクロールUI＝個人作業の迷子ゼロ」 共感いただける方はぜひ「いいね」をお願いします。 次回、第3弾にご期待ください！🚀 A Proposal to Eliminate Copilot Fragmentation and Unify the UX
🚀 A Proposal to Eliminate Copilot Fragmentation and Unify the UX Body (English first) Currently in Microsoft 365, there are multiple entry points for Copilot — Copilot Pages, app-specific Copilots, and Copilot in Loop. This fragmentation often confuses users about which Copilot to use and where the outputs are saved. I propose a simple unification: ol {margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;}ul {margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;}li {margin-top:.0in;margin-bottom:8pt;}ol.scriptor-listCounterResetlist!list-758aeff6-9418-422e-b90e-e34b3c8e9a540 {counter-reset: section;}ol.scriptor-listCounterlist!list-758aeff6-9418-422e-b90e-e34b3c8e9a540 {list-style-type:numbered;}li.listItemlist!list-758aeff6-9418-422e-b90e-e34b3c8e9a540::before {counter-increment: section;content: counters(section, ".") ". "; display: inline-block;} General-purpose Copilot → Copilot Pages only Even when opening Word/Excel/Outlook/Loop via the sidebar, all interactions are handled by the Copilot in Copilot Pages. Specialized Copilot → Toggle switch Add a toggle at the top of Copilot Pages (“General ↔ Specialized”) to switch into app-specific Copilot functions only when needed. Save format → Standardize to Loop files All generated content is saved as .loop files in OneDrive/SharePoint and can be directly opened in the Loop app. Benefits ol {margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;}ul {margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;}li {margin-top:.0in;margin-bottom:8pt;}ol.scriptor-listCounterResetlist!list-758aeff6-9418-422e-b90e-e34b3c8e9a541 {counter-reset: section;}ol.scriptor-listCounterlist!list-758aeff6-9418-422e-b90e-e34b3c8e9a541 {list-style-type:bullet;}li.listItemlist!list-758aeff6-9418-422e-b90e-e34b3c8e9a541::before {counter-increment: section;content: none; display: inline-block;} Eliminates confusion caused by Copilot fragmentation → more intuitive UX. Users only decide “general or specialized” → very simple flow. Future apps can be added via the sidebar → high scalability. 👉 In short: “General = Pages, Specialized = Toggle, Save = Loop” This would greatly simplify and improve the Copilot experience. If you agree, please give it a like 👍 日本語版（for Japanese users） Copilot乱立を解消し、UXを一元化する提案 現在のMicrosoft 365では、Copilot Pages、各アプリ専用のCopilot、Loop＋Copilotなど複数の入口が存在し、ユーザーが「どのCopilotを使えばよいのか」で混乱しています。 以下のように統一することを提案します： 汎用CopilotはCopilot Pagesに一本化 特化型Copilotは切替トグルで呼び分け 保存形式はLoopファイルに統一 効果 乱立による混乱がなくなり、UXが直感的に。 導線が「汎用か特化か」の選択だけに。 将来アプリが増えてもサイドバーに追加するだけで拡張可能。 👉 一言で言えば： 「汎用＝Pages、特化＝トグル、保存＝Loop」 これでCopilot体験は大きく整理されます。 ご賛同いただける方はぜひ「いいね」をお願いします！ 👍
