What's new in Microsoft | September 2025 Updates

Copilot Chat is gaining enhanced creative flexibility with the ability to upload multiple reference images within a single conversation. This update streamlines image generation, reduces repetitive steps, and supports more dynamic visual creation.

When this will happen

• General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in October 2025 and is expected to complete by November 2025.

How this affects your organization

• Users will be able to add multiple reference images when generating visuals in Copilot Chat.
• This feature enables richer, context-aware outputs and faster iteration.
• Available by default with no admin configuration required.

Screenshot 1: Multiple images can be uploaded from a user's device

Screenshot 2: In Copilot Chat, Select the + (plus) sign and choose Upload images and files

Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Rewrite helps users draft, rephrase, and refine editable text directly within Edge, improving both productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and selecting the option from the right-click context menu.

When this will happen

• General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late September 2025 and is expected to complete by the end of September 2025.

How this affects your organization

• Rewrite will be on by default for Edge for Business users.
• Users can highlight any editable text and access Rewrite through the context menu.
• This enhancement enables faster content refinement without switching tools, helping employees stay focused and in flow.

Memory in Microsoft 365 Copilot is being updated to deliver more personalized and contextual experiences. Copilot will begin using chat history to tailor responses, providing users with more relevant insights. In addition, refreshed user controls in Copilot settings will make it easier to view, manage, and adjust what Copilot remembers.

When this will happen

• Targeted Release: Begins early October 2025, expected completion by mid-October 2025.
• General Availability: Begins mid-October 2025, expected completion by late October 2025.

How this affects your organization:

All users of Microsoft 365 Copilot in tenants where Memory is enabled.

What will happen:

• Copilot will use chat history to personalize responses, making interactions more tailored and helpful:

• Users will see a redesigned Memory settings page that improves visibility and control over what Copilot remembers.
• Existing admin and user-level Memory settings are respected. If Memory is toggled off, it will remain off.
• No changes to admin controls or policy enforcement.

Version history is being added to Microsoft 365 Copilot Pages to help users refine their work with confidence. This capability allows users to view and restore previous versions of a page—whether edits were made manually, through Copilot, or collaboratively. The update enhances transparency and control in content creation and reflects customer feedback.

When this will happen

• Public Preview (Worldwide): Begins early October 2025; expected completion by late October 2025.
• General Availability (Worldwide): Begins late October 2025; expected completion by late October 2025.

How this affects your organization

• Who is affected: Users with Entra ID (work or school) accounts who have access to Microsoft 365 Copilot Pages and underlying SharePoint or OneDrive storage.
• License note: A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is not required to use version history in Copilot Pages.

What will happen

• Users will be able to view a full history of changes made to a page.
• Previous versions can be restored at any time, regardless of whether changes were made by Copilot, an individual, or collaborators.
• The feature is enabled by default; no admin configuration is required.

A new Edit in Outlook button in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat provides a seamless bridge between conversation and email composition. When using the Work scope, Copilot Chat detects intent to draft an email and displays the Edit in Outlook button. Selecting this button launches a draft in Outlook, complete with a suggested subject line and body text.

This integration streamlines email workflows, reduces context switching, and helps users move from idea to action more efficiently.

When this will happen

• General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out in October 2025.

How this affects your organization

• Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot access will see the Edit in Outlook button appear in Copilot Chat when drafting work-related messages.
• Selecting the button opens a new Outlook draft pre-populated with suggested content.
• This feature is enabled by default and requires no admin configuration.

The Microsoft 365 Copilot Library serves as a centralized destination within the Copilot app for managing AI-generated content. Users can easily find, edit, and share content they created with Copilot or content shared with them.

Currently, the Library supports:

• Images created via Copilot.
• Copilot Pages generated from Copilot Chat and the Create experience.

This centralized view allows users to track and iterate on their creations—whether it’s a banner for an event or a collaborative team document—making content management more efficient and organized.

When this will happen

• General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out in October 2025.

How this affects your organization

• Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot access can browse, edit, and share Copilot-generated content directly from the Library.
• All existing Copilot-created images and Pages will appear in Library once the feature is available.
• No admin configuration is required; the feature is enabled by default.

Users can now produce videos from text prompts and existing files such as PowerPoint, Word, and PDFs using the Create experience in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. The enhanced video creation capabilities include:

• Transcript-based editing for precise content adjustments.
• HD voice options for clearer audio narration.
• Brand alignment using brand kits to ensure consistent organization-wide visuals and messaging.
• New scene structure for improved storytelling and content flow.
• Redesigned editing experience to streamline video creation and iteration.

These updates enable organizations to produce on-brand, accessible, and scalable video communication efficiently.

When this will happen

• General Availability (Worldwide): Rolled out in September 2025.

How this affects your organization

• Users with access to Microsoft 365 Copilot can create and edit videos directly in the Create experience.
• Videos can be generated from text prompts or imported files such as PowerPoint decks, Word documents, or PDFs.
• No admin configuration is required; the feature is enabled by default.

Copilot now enables users to reuse sections of existing Word documents or templates using content from files, emails, and meetings as references—while preserving the original formatting.

How it works:

• Highlight the section of the document to update.
• Click the pen icon and select “Update with…”.
• Choose the files, emails, or meeting content for Copilot to reference.
• Copilot generates a refreshed version below the original section, allowing users to keep or discard the changes.
• Formatting remains intact; only the selected content is updated.

When this will happen

• Web: Feature rolled out in September 2025.
• Windows desktop and Mac: Rolling out over the next few months.

How this affects your organization

• Users can efficiently update document sections using the most recent context from other files or meetings.
• Reduces repetitive editing while maintaining consistent formatting.
• No admin configuration is required; the feature is enabled by default for users with Copilot in Word.

Facilitator provides a comprehensive way to manage meetings in Microsoft Teams, helping users stay on track, capture decisions, and follow through on actions.

Key capabilities:

• Agenda & Goals: Sets the agenda from the invite or infers goals from the discussion.
• Time Management: Keeps conversations on track with a visible timeline, smart time allocations, and gentle reminders.
• Notes & Knowledge: Captures editable, real-time notes and answers questions with meeting context and relevant web information.
• Task Management: Records, assigns, and updates tasks, syncing with Planner for seamless follow-through.
• Document Creation: Offers one-click creation and generates a first draft in Word or Loop when a new document is needed.
• Cross-Platform Availability: Available in Teams Rooms and on mobile, extending chat, notes, timers, and adhoc hallway syncs when participants choose to use it.

When this will happen

• General Availability: Rolling out in September 2025, subject to capacity.

How this affects your organization

• Facilitator supports structured, productive meetings by centralizing agenda, notes, tasks, and content creation.
• No admin configuration is required; availability depends on rollout capacity.

Agent Mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot for Excel introduces a natural language interface for building and editing workbooks. Users can work alongside Copilot while keeping content fully editable and synchronized with the latest changes. Early access is available through the Frontier preview in the Excel Labs add-in. Users retain full control over all modifications at any time.

Rollout Schedule

• Excel Labs (Frontier preview via Office Store): Begins September 29, 2025; rollout expected to complete the same day.

Impact on Your Organization

• Who is affected:
  • Users with access to the Excel Labs add-in via the Office Store.
  • Admins managing Office add-ins and Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities.
• What will happen:
  • Users can interact with Copilot using natural language to build and edit workbooks.
  • All content remains editable and synced with workbook changes.
  • The feature is available only through the Frontier preview program.
  • Admins must enable the Excel Labs add-in for users to access Agent Mode.

To improve multitasking during meetings, Microsoft Teams on iPad will support the ability to pop out the meeting window into a separate Teams window. This update provides a more flexible meeting experience and addresses feedback from mobile users.

When this will happen

• General Availability (Worldwide): Early October 2025 – mid-October 2025
• General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): Mid-October 2025 – late October 2025

How this will affect your organization

• Who is affected: All Teams users joining meetings on iPads.
• What will happen:
  • Users can pop out their meeting window into a separate Teams window.
  • The feature is enabled by default and requires no admin configuration.
  • Users can manage the setting directly from the Teams iPad app.
  • Existing device settings and policies remain unchanged.

Screenshot 1 - Default view of meeting:

Screenshot 2 - View of meeting window as a separate Teams window: 

An improved organization chart experience is coming to the Profile Card in Microsoft Teams for Windows Desktop, Mac, and the web. This update enhances the user interface and navigation while retaining core browsing functionality. The enhancements are based on user feedback to simplify org chart exploration and reduce friction when navigating team structures.

When this will happen

• Targeted Release: Early November 2025 – mid-November 2025
• General Availability (Worldwide): Late November 2025 – December 2025

How this will affect your organization

• Who is affected: All Teams users on Windows Desktop, Mac, and web.
• What will happen:
  • Refreshed UI/UX for the organization chart to improve navigation and usability.
  • The focused individual remains centered when the manager chain is collapsed, providing better visual clarity.
  • Fewer clicks are required to open another person’s Profile Card from the current view.
  • New navigation buttons make it easier to scroll through previously viewed individuals within the same Profile Card.
  • The feature is enabled by default and requires no admin action.

Screenshot 1 – Updated Profile Card with centered individual and collapsed manager chain:

Screenshot 2 - Expanded organization chart view:

Forwarded messages in Microsoft Teams will now include a clickable link that takes the recipient directly to the original chat or channel message—provided they have permission to view it. This enhancement improves traceability and helps users quickly understand the context of forwarded content.

When this will happen

• Targeted Release: Mid–late October 2025
• General Availability (Worldwide): Early–mid November 2025

How this will affect your organization

• Who is affected: All Teams users on Windows and Mac desktop clients.
• What will happen:
  • Forwarded messages include a link back to the original message.
  • Users with access permissions can click through to view full context.
  • This feature is enabled by default and requires no admin configuration.

What will happen:

• Forwarded messages will include a link to the original message.
• The link appears as part of the message timestamp:

• Clicking the link opens the original chat or channel message, if the recipient has permission to view it:

Trust Indicators in Microsoft Teams provide visual labels next to participants’ names, signaling whether someone is external to the organization, a guest, or an anonymous meeting participant. This enhancement helps users quickly identify external participants and reduces the risk of sharing sensitive information inadvertently.

When this will happen

• Public Preview: Late September 2025 – late November 2025
• General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Late November 2025 – early January 2026

How this will affect your organization

• Who is affected: All Teams users across commercial, GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments.
• What will happen:
  • Visual badges or icons appear next to names of external, guest, or anonymous participants.
  • This feature is enabled by default and requires no admin configuration.

What will happen:

• • Users will see badges or icons next to names of external participants in Teams:

• The visual indicator will vary depending on the relationship (guest, external, anonymous):

AI Workflows in the Microsoft Teams Workflows app provide intelligent automation templates powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot. These workflows use scheduled Copilot prompts through predefined templates to simplify setup, helping users automate complex tasks and streamline daily operations.

Availability
This feature is available only to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and applies to Teams on Web and Mac.

When this will happen

• Targeted Release: Late September 2025 – early October 2025
• General Availability (Worldwide): Mid-October 2025 – late October 2025

How this affects your organization

• Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and access to the Workflows app will see new workflow templates powered by scheduled Copilot prompts.
• These templates reduce setup complexity and enhance productivity through intelligent automation.

Screenshot 1 - Workflow setup experience showing Copilot-powered workflow:

Screenshot 2 - Examples AI workflow templates on the homepage of the new Workflows app in Teams:

Threads in channels allow users to reply directly to specific messages, keeping related conversations grouped together and preserving context. This ensures discussions remain organized without disrupting the main flow of conversation.

Key Features

• Focused Conversations: Follow threads that matter most to stay up to date on important discussions.
• Interactive Followed Threads View: Access all followed conversations in a single, interactive list for easy triage and response.
• Seamless Updates: Send important updates or decisions from a thread back to the main conversation so everyone stays aligned.
• Control Notifications: Unfollow threads when they are no longer relevant to stop receiving updates.

Benefits

• Keeps channels organized and reduces clutter.
• Preserves context for in-depth discussions.
• Enhances productivity by allowing users to focus on conversations that matter most.

The new countdown timer in Teams meetings helps manage time and keep discussions on track, ensuring meetings run efficiently.

Key Features

• Customizable Duration: Any participant can add a timer of up to 100 minutes.
• Shared Visibility: The timer appears in the meeting window for all participants.
• Timer Controls: Start, stop, pause, or extend the timer as needed.
• Visual Cues: Timer colors change automatically as it approaches zero to signal time remaining.

Benefits

• Keeps meetings focused and on schedule.
• Provides visual awareness of remaining time for all participants.
• Supports better time management and productivity during collaborative sessions.

Managing meetings is now faster and more intuitive with the new Organizer Controls directly in the Teams meeting toolbar. Organizers and co-organizers can access essential settings without navigating away from the meeting.

Key Features

• Toolbar Access: A new Controls button appears on the meeting toolbar for quick access to meeting settings.
• Advanced Protection (Teams Premium): Organizers with a Teams Premium license can access additional security features within the flyout.
• Full Meeting Options: Click View more at the bottom of the flyout to open the complete Meeting Options panel for deeper customization.

Benefits

• Simplifies meeting management by consolidating key controls in one place.
• Enhances meeting security with advanced protection features.
• Reduces clicks and streamlines workflow for organizers and co-organizers.

Starting late October 2025, Microsoft 365 companion apps—People, Files, and Calendar—will be automatically installed on Windows 11 devices that already have Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. These taskbar-integrated apps help users stay focused, reduce context switching, and complete tasks faster.

With Copilot integration, prompts can be grounded in relevant context, such as shared files, meetings, or collaborators, enabling users to catch up, summarize, and take action more efficiently.

Rollout Schedule

• General Availability: Late October 2025 – late December 2025

Impact on Your Organization

• Who is affected: All Windows 11 users with Microsoft 365 desktop client apps.
• What will happen:
  • People, Files, and Calendar apps will be automatically installed.
  • Admins can opt out via Device Configuration settings.
  • Copilot pinning can be enabled alongside companion apps starting mid-October.
  • On devices where the apps are already installed, no visible change occurs.
  • Installation is enabled by default and requires no user interaction.
  • Apps appear in the Start menu, providing quick access to people, files, and calendar data via Microsoft Graph.

App highlights:

People app features:

• Look up colleagues by name, skills, role, location and more.
• View profile cards, availability, and organizational charts.
• Send messages and start chats.
• Use Copilot to ask people-related questions like, What does this person work on? or Draft a message to catch up.
• Type freeform prompts for any colleague directly in the app

File app features:

• Find Microsoft 365 and locally downloaded files.
• Preview file content and share with colleagues.
• Filter by person, file type, or activity (Created, Shared, Edited, or @Mentioned).
• Use Copilot to summarize, catch up, and act on files.

Calendar app features: 

• Find events by organizer, attendees, or title. 
• View agenda or day at a glance. 
• Open meeting details and join directly from the calendar. 
• Edit meetings, chat with participants, or copy the meeting link. 
• Use Copilot to prepare for upcoming meetings or catch up on missed ones.