Microsoft 365 Copilot has introduced a suite of enhancements in July 2025, aimed at improving both administrative oversight and user experience. These updates encompass advanced analytics, refined governance tools, and enriched functionalities across various Microsoft 365 applications.
Enhanced Administrative Capabilities
Administrators now have access to a preview of the agent's usage report within the Microsoft 365 admin center. This report provides insights into Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat usage, facilitating better monitoring and management of AI interactions. Additionally, new controls have been implemented to set budget thresholds for Copilot usage, complete with configurable alerts to prevent overspending. A notable addition is the Copilot Search experience, which streamlines the search process within the admin center. Furthermore, IT admins can now pin Microsoft 365 Copilot directly to the Windows Taskbar for organizational members, ensuring quicker access to AI tools.
Advanced Analytics and Governance
The Copilot Dashboard has been enhanced to allow administrators to drill down into usage metrics, enabling monitoring and comparison of adoption and impact across direct teams or indirect groups. Organizations can enforce stricter governance through embedded knowledge sources and the application of Purview policies. Purview now offers increased visibility and control over Copilot and other AI agents, ensuring compliance and security.
User-Focused Enhancements
On the consumer front, several significant features have been introduced:
- Voice Interaction with Copilot Chat on Mobile: Users can now engage with Copilot Chat using voice commands on mobile devices, facilitating hands-free operation and enhancing accessibility. (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
- Unified Conversation History: Conversation histories are now unified across platforms, allowing users to seamlessly continue discussions regardless of the device or application used. (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
- Interpreter Powered by Copilot in Teams: Teams meetings now feature real-time translation capabilities, breaking down language barriers and promoting inclusive communication. (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
- Copilot Integration During Live Teams Calls: Users can leverage Copilot during live Teams calls without the need for recording or transcribing the meeting, ensuring privacy while still benefiting from AI assistance. (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
Microsoft Office applications have also received notable updates:
- Audio Overviews in Word: Copilot now offers AI-generated audio overviews for Word documents, providing users with concise summaries that can be listened to on the go. (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
- Preservation of Formatting: When generating content, Copilot ensures that the original formatting is preserved, reducing the need for manual adjustments. (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
- Prompt History in Drafting Experience: A brief prompt history is now available during the drafting process, allowing users to reference previous prompts and maintain context. (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
Additional improvements include:
- Copilot in Classic Outlook: Users of classic Outlook for Windows can now utilize Copilot agents, enhancing productivity through AI-driven assistance. (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
- Excel Integration in PowerPoint: PowerPoint users can reference Excel files directly within their presentations, streamlining the incorporation of data and charts. (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
Source: Neowin Here are all the new features added to Microsoft 365 Copilot in July 2025
