Copilot in SharePoint reached general availability on 30 September 2026. It can now split, merge and reorder PDFs inside SharePoint. It can restore earlier file versions through conversation. It can generate and edit images in libraries. Advanced Autofill fills metadata columns in minutes for most files. It can review and update AI-generated HTML with comments. It can display HTML as SharePoint pages. It can send email directly from Copilot. Plugins connect it to other business systems. It can build adaptive card workflows in Teams. Site owners can query performance in plain language. Suggestion chips and quick access to skills were added to the chat.
What changed
Copilot in SharePoint was in preview.
What it unlocks
Splitting, merging and reordering PDFs directly in SharePoint libraries. Restoring earlier file versions via conversation. Generating and editing images in libraries. Autofilling metadata columns in near real-time. Reviewing and updating AI-generated HTML with comments. Displaying HTML as SharePoint pages. Sending email directly from Copilot. Using plugins to connect to other business systems. Building adaptive card workflows in Teams. Querying site and content performance in plain language.
- GA rollout began 30 Sep 2026
- Advanced Autofill: most files in minutes, up to ~1 hour
- Copilot Credits rolling out with GA
What you need to act on it
- Microsoft 365 Copilot license
- Copilot Credits for image generation/editing, advanced autofill, site analytics
- Power Automate access for adaptive card workflows
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