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Microsoft Edge: Copilot new tab page

Informational

Message ID

MC1250274
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Roadmap ID

558256
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Services

Microsoft 365 suite

Affected Platforms

Web

Summary

Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce a Copilot-inspired new tab page combining search, chat, and work content in one box. Rollout starts mid-November 2025 (preview) and general availability in April 2026. Admins can enable it via Edge Management; users must opt in. No default changes or policy updates required.

Details

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.

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 April 2026 and will complete by late April 2026.

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:

     user settings

  • Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license may see limited content in the Copilot Prompt Card.
  • 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: Configuring Copilot Mode | Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Learn

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

Timeline

Published
Mar 12, 2026
Message published to Message Center
Updated
Mar 12, 2026
Message content updated
End Date
Jun 1, 2026
Message timeline ends

Tags

#New feature#User impact#Admin impact

Category

Stay Informed

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