Copilot in Word finally shows where its answers come from

Copilot in Word finally shows where its answers come from

By Sean Endicott
Publication Date: 2026-10-05 14:24:00

Microsoft Copilot has changed a lot over the past month. Microsoft recently outlined its broader plan for a unified AI experience across Microsoft 365, but it also shipped several new Copilot features users can try right now.

Microsoft rounded up the changes in a recent blog post, highlighting updates across Copilot Chat, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive. The updates expand Copilot to more services and add new features across Microsoft’s software suite:

  • “New design and functionality for Copilot Chat
  • Plugins, connectors, and Work IQ enhancements to the Copilot App
  • Teams Phone agent for Copilot in Teams Phone
  • Citations and image modifications for Copilot in Word
  • Skills and connectors for Copilot in PowerPoint
  • General availability for Copilot in SharePoint
  • General availability for Copilot in OneDrive”