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Summary
- New handoff experience allows content from Copilot Pages to be directly transferred to SharePoint News posts.
- A new SharePoint option will appear under the Create button in Copilot Pages for easy access.
- The feature is enabled by default and respects existing SharePoint permissions and governance controls.
- No disruption to current SharePoint News workflows will occur.
- Inform users and update training materials as needed in preparation for this change.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 29 May 2026
Release End: 15 Jun 2026
Services: M365 Apps, M365 Copilot
Category: Plan for change
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption
History
2/26/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
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:
- 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.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.