Posts by Joaoferreira

What’s new for Copilot – September 2025

September brought another wave of updates for Copilot across Microsoft 365, but one stands out as a true game changer: Copilot now supports models beyond GPT. This marks a major step toward giving organizations more flexibility and choice in how they leverage AI within Microsoft’s ecosystem.

The first implementation of this shift is already here—Anthropic’s Claude models (Opus 4.1 and Sonnet 4) are now available in Copilot Researcher and Copilot Studio, alongside OpenAI models. This opens the door to a multi-model future where users can pick the best AI for their needs. Rollout began on September 24, with Anthropic models in preview and governed by Anthropic’s terms. Don’t miss the details in this article—there’s plenty more AI innovation to explore across your favorite Microsoft 365 apps.

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By João Ferreira Oct 1, 2025 Copilot 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 39)

This week, I want to highlight a small but mighty feature in Microsoft Teams that’s now available worldwide. If you work with external users, you’ll know the pain of sharing files. Until now, you had to upload them to OneDrive or—worse—resort to unauthorized platforms. That’s no longer the case. You can now attach files directly in chats with external users, saving time and avoiding frustration. It’s not a brand-new announcement, but its global rollout makes it worth sharing.

On the broader Microsoft 365 front, the standout update for me is the arrival of Claude in Copilot. It’s exciting to see model choice becoming a reality—currently available in Copilot Studio and the Researcher agent.

And for all the SharePoint developers out there: Microsoft just updated their plans—SPFx Field Customizers are here to stay (at least for now). The earlier idea to retire them in favor of JSON column formatting has been shelved. Column Formatting is still great for simpler scenarios, but if you need advanced logic like API calls, SPFx is still your friend.

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By João Ferreira Sep 29, 2025 Pulse 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 38)

This past week, SharePoint introduced the Knowledge Agent in preview, bringing powerful AI capabilities across the platform. Even better, Microsoft made it available on the same day it was announced—no waiting required.

Microsoft Teams features keep coming out like hot cakes, making it challenging to stay on top of everything. With so many announcements coming out, I figured I’d put together a recap of everything that’s been announced since the beginning of summer so you don’t miss the important stuff.

While AI has been stealing the spotlight, another significant change quietly happened this September: the return of the new SharePoint page templates. After briefly disappearing, they’re back—and this time, Microsoft says they’re here to stay.

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By João Ferreira Sep 22, 2025 Pulse 0 Comments

What’s new for Copilot – August 2025

August was packed with updates for Microsoft Copilot, more than 100 in fact. Picking just a few highlights isn’t easy because so many of them can change the way we work, but here are the ones that stood out for me.

First, GPT‑5 is now available in Copilot. What makes this interesting is how Copilot uses it: it picks the right model for the job, switching between a fast, high‑throughput model for quick answers and a deeper reasoning model for complex, multi‑step tasks.

Another big one is the new Activity tab in Microsoft 365 Copilot for Word. It shows recent comments and edits, with filters by time, and it’s a better way to keep track of changes and stay aligned with your team.

And the feature I’ve been waiting for, Voice in M365 Copilot. It brings a natural, hands‑free way to interact with Copilot on desktop and mobile. You can talk to Copilot like a colleague, search for info, catch up between meetings, brainstorm out loud, and it supports multiple languages. For me, this means I can finally use Copilot while commuting without touching the keyboard.

There’s a lot more to unpack this month, so keep reading to see the full list of updates and how they can make a difference in your day‑to‑day work.

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By João Ferreira Sep 9, 2025 Copilot 0 Comments

What’s new for Copilot – July 2025

Microsoft Copilot continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate, making it challenging to track all developments across the entire suite. This month alone brought nearly 80 updates spanning various applications and use cases, reinforcing Copilot’s position as Microsoft’s fastest-moving product line.

From this extensive list of enhancements, two updates particularly deserved my attention: Researcher availability in Word for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users, which expands research capabilities directly within document creation workflows, and Visual Insight and Intelligent Recap features in Microsoft Copilot for Teams, which enhance meeting analysis and follow-up processes.

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By João Ferreira Aug 9, 2025 Copilot 0 Comments

What’s new for Copilot – June 2025

June was absolutely wild for Microsoft Copilot updates—we’re talking 50+ new features dropping left and right. But here’s the thing that caught my attention: Microsoft is finally solving one of our biggest pain points.

Microsoft is basically saying “your agents should work everywhere you do”—and they’re actually delivering on it. The Researcher in Copilot Notebooks is now bringing serious research power right into your collaborative workspace. The Microsoft 365 Copilot app for iOS and Android is getting an Agent Store (hello, mobile productivity!). And here’s the game-changer: SharePoint agents are now accessible directly in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. No more context-switching headaches.

This isn’t just another feature update—it’s Microsoft finally connecting the dots between all these different Copilot experiences. Your AI assistants can now follow you around just like your coffee mug does. ☕

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By João Ferreira Jul 1, 2025 Copilot 0 Comments

What’s new for Copilot – May 2025

May was an incredible month for Copilot enthusiasts, with almost 100 updates once again! Microsoft clearly isn’t slowing down with their pace of innovation, and the developments happening in the Copilot ecosystem continue to impress.

This month, I’m excited to spotlight two brand new agents that have just reached General Availability – and these are real game-changers for how we’ll approach complex work tasks!

First up is Researcher, which combines OpenAI’s deep research model with Copilot’s orchestration and search capabilities. This agent can tackle complex, multi-step research projects by simultaneously reasoning over both your work data and web information, including third-party sources through connectors. Think of it as having a research assistant that can pull from everywhere at once.

Then there’s Analyst, powered by OpenAI’s o3-mini reasoning model and built specifically for data analysis work. What makes this agent stand out is its chain-of-thought reasoning approach – it works through problems step by step, taking as many iterations as needed to refine its analysis. Plus, it can run Python code for complex data queries, and you can actually watch it work in real-time! It’s like having a data scientist collaborate with you directly.

Keep reading to catch up with all of May’s announcements and discover how these updates might transform your daily workflow!

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By João Ferreira Jun 2, 2025 Copilot 0 Comments

What’s new for Copilot – April 2025

Hey there, Microsoft 365 fans! April brought us an impressive batch of Copilot updates, and wow – some of these new features are absolute game-changers! The month delivered over 100 updates across practically every M365 application, including that massive Wave 2 Spring release. It’s honestly crazy how fast Copilot is evolving!

I’m particularly excited about the new audio overviews for Word and PDF files in OneDrive – imagine having your documents transformed into podcast-style summaries while you’re on the go! The redesigned Prompt Gallery app is another standout, making it much easier to browse and manage organizational prompts right from a sleek new home page.

Let’s check out what happened this month and how these updates might transform the way you work. Between us, keeping up with Copilot’s evolution feels like a full-time job these days!

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By João Ferreira May 6, 2025 Copilot 0 Comments

What’s new for Copilot – March 2025

Hey there, fellow Microsoft enthusiasts! Time for our monthly roundup of what’s new with Microsoft Copilot. Whether you’re looking to create videos without the usual headaches or need to keep your presentations perfectly on-brand, there’s something in this update worth knowing about.

This month, we’re seeing some really practical improvements across the Microsoft ecosystem. Clipchamp is getting AI superpowers for video creation, PowerPoint is making it easier to stay on-brand, Teams is giving you more control over your Copilot interactions, and you’ll soon be able to reference your cloud files directly in Copilot chats.

What I love about these updates is how they’re solving real workflow problems many of us face daily. Need to create a professional video but don’t have the time or expertise? Clipchamp Copilot has your back. Tired of hunting for the right brand assets for your presentations? The new PowerPoint features might be just what you need.

Have you started incorporating Copilot into your daily workflow yet? If not, these new features might be the perfect reason to give it a try. Let’s dive into the details and see what’s coming your way this April.

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By João Ferreira Apr 3, 2025 Copilot 0 Comments

What’s new for Copilot – February 2025

This month, Microsoft created quite a buzz by renaming Microsoft 365 to Microsoft 365 Copilot, adding a new layer of complexity for users already struggling to differentiate between the various Copilots. Thankfully, there was a small change in the logo, and the Microsoft 365 Copilot can now be distinguished by the black tag in the logo.

Despite the confusion, Copilot continued to receive numerous updates across the board, improving its integration in multiple applications. One of the highlights this month is the introduction of Rich artifacts in Copilot Pages, powered by Microsoft Loop. You can now create rich artifacts, including interactive charts, tables, complex diagrams, and code generated with Copilot from enterprise or web data. These artifacts can be added to Pages for further editing and refinement with Copilot. They are interactive and stay in sync across Microsoft 365 when shared for collaborative work.

Another notable improvement is that chat sessions will now have titles generated by large language models (LLM). This feature, which requires a Microsoft 365 license, will enhance organization and discoverability. Users can still rename or delete sessions as needed.

There’s a lot more to catch up on within the Copilot suite of products from Microsoft. Stay tuned for more updates and enhancements that will continue to improve your experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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By João Ferreira Mar 5, 2025 Copilot 0 Comments