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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Turn Copilot Pages into SharePoint News posts
Microsoft 365 Copilot will enable users to transfer content from Copilot Pages directly into SharePoint News posts for seamless editing and publishing. This feature, rolling out late May to mid-June 2026, is enabled by default, respects existing permissions, and requires no action but user awareness and documentation updates.
Introduction
We are introducing a new handoff experience that allows users to take content created in Copilot Pages and seamlessly continue authoring as a SharePoint news post. This update helps users move from ideation to publishing more efficiently.
When this will happen:
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out on late May 2026 and expect to complete by mid-June 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
- Users who create content in Copilot Pages and publish SharePoint News
- Organizations using Microsoft 365 Copilot with SharePoint Online
What will happen:
- Users can move content from Copilot Pages directly into a SharePoint News post.
- A new SharePoint option will appear under the Create button in Copilot Pages:
- Selecting SharePoint opens the content in SharePoint News for continued editing and publishing.
- The feature is enabled by default.
- Existing SharePoint permissions, policies, and governance controls are respected.
- There is no disruption to existing SharePoint News workflows.
What you can do to prepare
No specific action is required. You may consider:
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
- Inform users who regularly publish SharePoint News about the new Copilot Pages handoff.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if you reference Copilot or SharePoint authoring workflows.
- Review SharePoint News governance and permissions to ensure they align with your organization’s publishing practices.
Message ID: MC1239186
