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MC1239186Microsoft 365 Copilot: Turn Copilot Pages into SharePoint News posts

This announcement expired on Jun 26, 2026 and is no longer active in Message Center.

Summary

Microsoft decided not to proceed with the planned feature allowing content from Copilot Pages to be directly published as SharePoint News posts. No action is required, and existing workflows, permissions, and governance remain unchanged. Users were initially to benefit from seamless handoff between Copilot Pages and SharePoint News.

More information

Updated June 24, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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 have decided not to move forward with this change at this time.

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:

    user settings

  • 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

  • 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.

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