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Summary
Microsoft Edge for Business is introducing a Copilot-inspired new tab page combining search, chat, and work content in one box. Rollout starts mid-November 2025 (public preview) and general availability in May 2026. Admins can enable it via Edge Management; users must opt in. No default changes occur automatically.
Details
Updated March 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience.Â
Introduction
We’re introducing a refreshed Copilot‑inspired new tab page in Microsoft Edge for Business. This update brings search, chat, and web exploration together into a single search box, along with Copilot‑suggested actions and curated work content designed to help users stay focused and complete tasks more efficiently. Users can also view personalized news and activities.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558256.
When this will happen
- Public preview: Rollout began in mid-November 2025 and will complete by early April 2026.
- General availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May (previously early April) and will complete by late May 2026 (previously late April).
How this affects your organization
Who is affected
- Admins managing Microsoft Edge for Business
- Users who choose to enable the Copilot new tab page experience
What will happen
- Admins will see a new configuration option in Edge Management service to enable or manage the Copilot new tab page experience.
- Users will continue to see their existing new tab page unless they opt in to the Copilot new tab page.
- The new tab page provides a single search box, Copilot‑suggested actions, and curated work content when enabled:
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- Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license may see limited content in the Copilot Prompt Card.
- The
CopilotNewTabPageEnabledpolicy will be available to configure via Intune and ADMX in Edge 148. - Existing Microsoft Edge policies remain supported; no policy changes are required.
- No default experience changes will occur without admin or user enablement.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required before this rollout.
If you want to configure the experience or prepare your organization, you can:
- Review configuration options for the new tab page in Edge Management service when available.
- Inform helpdesk staff or users as needed.
- Update internal guidance if you maintain documentation about the Microsoft Edge new tab experience.
Learn more:Â Configuring Copilot Mode | Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Learn
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.