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Summary
- Conversations in Copilot chat will be preserved when users navigate away, enhancing usability.
- A session entry will automatically appear in the navigation pane after a prompt is submitted.
- Users can return to previous chats without losing context or progress.
- No changes to admin settings or policies are needed for this update.
- All users of Microsoft Copilot will benefit from this feature.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 27 Oct 2025
Release End: 31 Oct 2025
Services: M365 Copilot, M365 Copilot Chat
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
10/18/2025 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
We’re improving the reliability of Copilot chat by ensuring that conversations are preserved even when users navigate away from a chat. With this update, a session entry is created in the navigation pane as soon as a prompt is submitted. This allows users to return to the conversation later without losing context or progress.
This capability will be available to all users where Copilot has been enabled.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 500638.
When this will happen
- Worldwide (General Availability): Rolling out from October 27, 2025, to October 31, 2025
- GCC: Rolling out from November 3, 2025, to November 28, 2025
- GCC High: Rolling out from November 10, 2025, to November 28, 2025
- DoD: Rolling out from November 10, 2025, to November 28, 2025
How this affects your organization
Who is affected: All users of Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) in commercial, GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments.
What will happen:
- A session entry will now appear in the navigation pane immediately after a prompt is submitted.
- Users can navigate away from a chat and return later without losing the conversation.
- This update improves continuity and reduces the risk of session loss.
- No changes to admin settings or policies are required.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required at this time. You may wish to:
- Inform helpdesk staff of this behavior change.
- Update internal documentation if you describe Copilot chat behavior.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.