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Microsoft Edge: Ask Copilot about an image

Microsoft Edge introduces a new feature allowing users to ask Copilot about images directly from the context menu, with admin control via policies.

What you should do

Review and configure EdgeEntraCopilotPageContext and Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policies as needed. AI-suggested

Why: This change may need administrator attention depending on how your environment is configured.

Edge · m365-roadmap Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Original Microsoft text

Ask Copilot about an image in Edge enables users to instantly analyze images from the web by sending them directly to Copilot from the Edge context menu, making it easy to ask questions, gain insights, and understand visual content without leaving their browsing experience. Admins can control availability to this feature using the EdgeEntraCopilotPageContext and Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policies. GA date: January CY2027

Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Web
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
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Microsoft Edge: Allow users to translate PDF documents into their preferred language

Microsoft Edge will allow users to translate PDF documents into their preferred language, with admin control via the TranslateEnabled policy. Generally available in January 2027.

What you should do

Review and configure the TranslateEnabled policy as needed. AI-suggested

Why: This change may need administrator attention depending on how your environment is configured.

Edge · m365-roadmap Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Original Microsoft text

Users will be able to translate full PDF documents directly within the native PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge. The translated document opens in a new tab, making it easier to access content in their preferred language. Admins can control availability to this feature using the TranslateEnabled policy. GA date: January CY2027

Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
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Microsoft Edge: Simplified Energy Saver

Microsoft Edge will simplify its energy saver feature, enabling it by default on low battery and when unplugged. Administrators can manage this via the BatterySaverModeAvailability policy.

What you should do

Review and configure the BatterySaverModeAvailability policy to align with your organization's energy-saving requirements. AI-suggested

Why: This change may need administrator attention depending on how your environment is configured.

Edge · m365-roadmap Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Original Microsoft text

Energy saver, formerly known as efficiency mode, will have new defaults and different setting options. Edge will now support and recommend users to use the BatterySaverModeAvailability policy to manage the energy saver feature. The energy saver feature has been simplified to become enabled under two conditions: on low battery or when unplugged. The default will be for energy saver to be enabled on low battery. Energy saver will now have one mode. Users set to Balanced savings will be mapped to have energy saver enabled on low battery. Users set to Maximum savings will be mapped to have energy …

Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Review Recommended

Microsoft Edge: Auto-open Copilot side pane for Outlook links

Microsoft Edge will automatically open the Copilot side pane when users click on Outlook links, providing contextual insights. Admins can control this feature via the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy.

What you should do

Review and configure the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy to manage this feature in your environment. AI-suggested

Why: This change may need administrator attention depending on how your environment is configured.

Edge · m365-roadmap Original Microsoft announcement ↗
Details

Original Microsoft text

When users open links from Outlook, Microsoft Edge can automatically open the Copilot side pane to provide contextual insights and actionable suggestion chips based on email and destination content - such as highlighting key points, and recommending next actions - without disrupting the browsing flow. This experience helps users quickly understand content, take action with fewer steps, and get more value from Copilot while extending productive browsing time in Edge. Admins can control availability to this feature using the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy. GA date: December CY2026

Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original