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Summary
- Introduction of the SharePoint list agent powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot for simplified list creation.
- Users can create SharePoint lists using natural language and convert structured content into lists.
- Available during Frontier Public Preview as an opt-in feature; will be ON by default at General Availability for eligible tenants.
- Admins have the option to disable the agent anytime via the Microsoft 365 admin center.
- Key capabilities include effortless list creation, flexible storage options, and seamless integration across Microsoft 365 applications.
Admin Impact: Medium
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Jan 2026
Release End: 28 Feb 2026
Services: M365 Copilot
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
12/29/2025 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We’re introducing the SharePoint list agent powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot to simplify list creation. This new capability enables users to create SharePoint lists through natural language conversations and automatically convert structured content (such as tables) generated by Copilot into lists.
This message is associated with Microsoft Roadmap ID 534606.
When this will happen
- Frontier Public Preview: We began rolling out in early December 2025 and expect to complete by early January 2026.
- General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late January 2026 and expect to complete by late February 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
- Users with access to Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences, including Copilot Chat in supported apps such as Teams, Outlook, and Word.
- A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required.
What will happen:
- During Frontier Public Preview, the SharePoint list agent will be available as an opt-in feature. Admins must enable it in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
- At General Availability, the SharePoint list agent will be installed and ON by default for tenants with Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Users will be able to create SharePoint lists directly from supported Copilot-enabled apps.
- The agent supports structured content inputs such as orders, travel requests, invoices, expenses, project items, hiring status, products, and books.
- Admins can disable the agent at any time via the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Key capabilities include:
- Effortless creation: Instantly generate lists from Copilot conversations or structured Copilot content in one step.
- Flexible storage: Save lists to a SharePoint site or your personal OneDrive for Business.
- Seamless integration: Works across Microsoft 365 Copilot and SharePoint, leveraging enterprise and web data.
Screenshot 1 – SharePoint list agent in the Agent store:
Screenshot 2 – SharePoint list agent in Copilot:
What you can do to prepare
- Review whether your organization wants to participate in the Frontier Public Preview.
- Communicate this new capability to helpdesk and support teams.
- Update internal documentation if you provide guidance on SharePoint list creation.
- To disable the agent, use the admin toggle in the Microsoft 365 admin center: Settings > Org Settings > Copilot Agents > SharePoint list agent.
Learn more:
- Frontier: Try what’s next in AI | Microsoft 365 Copilot
- SharePoint Showcase: Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2025 | Microsoft Community Hub
Compliance considerations
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