Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): When using Agent Mode in Word, you will be able to manually select which model to use
Agent Mode in Word lets you choose from multiple models, giving you flexibility to select the right model for your task.

Agent Mode in Word lets you choose from multiple models, giving you flexibility to select the right model for your task.

Starting February 16, 2026, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Content Search cases will no longer support review sets or case-level data sources. Users needing advanced review features should use dedicated eDiscovery cases. Existing searches and exports remain unaffected; no action is needed if only searching and exporting.

Starting February 2026, Teams Mobile on Android and iOS will prompt users to choose a browser for non-Office and PDF links, encouraging Microsoft Edge use with SSO and enhanced security. The feature is enabled by default, configurable via PowerShell, and allows users to set their preferred browser in app settings.

Microsoft introduces a paid Extended Service Term (EST) replacing the automatic grace period, allowing monthly paid service extensions after subscription end. Options at term end include timely renewal, paid EST with prorated charges and no changes allowed, or cancellation with 90-day data retention. Applies to subscriptions under the Microsoft Customer Agreement starting Feb 9, 2026 (direct) and April 1, 2026 (CSP).


Microsoft Teams Phone Devices will require app version 1449/1.0.94.2025443703 to enable Explicit Recording Consent for 1:1 VoIP calls starting January 2026. Administrators must update devices before enabling this policy, which prompts participants for consent before recording or transcription begins.

We are announcing the ability to set the least active assignment as the default in messaging queues in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on February 6, 2026.


Starting on February 2, 2026, the following preview Copilot features in Power Apps Canvas Apps will be removed:

Beginning February 2026, Microsoft Dataverse will no longer support configuring deleted-records keeping at the individual table level. Deleted records will now be managed consistently at the environment level for all tables.
