Welcome to the final part of our 2025 Copilot series! If you’ve been following along, you’re already familiar with the enhancements Copilot has brought to tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Today, we’re diving into updates to Copilot agents.
To read our past installments of this series, click the links below:
- Part 1: Copilot Chat Updates: 6 New Features That Matter
- Part 2: PowerPoint Transformed: Latest Copilot Features That Streamline Presentation Creation
- Part 3: Copilot in Word Updates: From Blank Page to Polished Documents in Minutes
- Part 4: Copilot in Excel: New Capabilities
- Part 5: Copilot in Teams and Outlook: Updates That Transform Your Workday
But before we jump in, let’s make sure we’re on the same page about what exactly agents are. In simple terms, Copilot agents are customizable, task-specific AI assistants that learn from your unique workflow and organizational data. They offer highly targeted support based on both your web and work-related knowledge. Think of them as your personal AI assistants, specially trained to provide you with the insights and responses that matter most in your day-to-day work. Even better, they can operate across Microsoft 365 apps—drawing from your Outlook emails, Teams chats, Word docs, and more—to deliver cohesive, context-aware support wherever you're working.
With that in mind, let’s explore some of the latest Copilot Agent updates that are set to transform your productivity.
Access Customized Agents with Ease
One of the most exciting updates is the expanded access to Copilot agents within both the web and work tabs of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Now, whether you’re navigating your organization’s resources, reviewing a project, or simply managing your day-to-day tasks, you can access tailored agents directly within your workspace.
Here’s how it works:
- Expanded Functionality: Copilot agents are now available in both the web and work tabs of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. To get started, simply select Get Agents from the navigation pane to explore the agents available to you.
- Custom AI Assistance: These agents are designed to be highly specific to your organization. Whether you're in HR, marketing, or any other department, your Copilot agents are fine-tuned to give you the most useful support.
Contextual Web Data for More Relevant Results
One of the most powerful features of Copilot agents is their ability to use context-aware data from the web. This update allows agents to target specific public websites and tailor their responses based on the data they pull from those sources.
- Targeted Web Sources: With the ability to select up to four specific public websites, you can create agents that are perfectly aligned with the data you need. For instance, if you’re working on a project that requires real-time data from news sources or market reports, you can configure your agent to pull insights directly from these trusted sites.
- Context-Aware Responses: Because agents are leveraging up-to-date web information, their responses are more relevant and precise. Whether you need the latest industry news or data trends, your agent is always on point, delivering responses based on the most current information available.
Customizing Your Experience with Copilot Agents
Customization is at the heart of Copilot agents. Here’s how you can make the most of this functionality:
- Create Custom Agents: You have the flexibility to design agents that are unique to your role, department, or project. For example, if you’re in the finance department, you could create an agent that specializes in financial forecasting, pulling data from both internal reports and public financial websites.
- Get Actionable Insights: These agents help you get the information you need faster. Whether it’s pulling documents, summarizing meetings, or providing reports, Copilot agents are always ready to assist with your most pressing tasks.
Get Started with Copilot Agents Today!
If you’re excited about these updates and want to learn more about how to implement them across your organization, reach out to our Managed Services Team for assistance. We’re here to help you make the most of your Copilot experience!
