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RM522616Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Ask Copilot about highlighted response content

Summary

Highlight a sentence, paragraph, or table from the response and ask Copilot to work only on that selection. Get focused explanations, concise summaries, quick translations, or next steps for the exact passage you’re reviewing—no more over broad answers. Your selection is previewed in the prompt so you can edit before you send. It’s a faster, more controlled way to get help right where you’re working.

Description

Highlight a sentence, paragraph, or table from the response and ask Copilot to work only on that selection. Get focused explanations, concise summaries, quick translations, or next steps for the exact passage you’re reviewing—no more over broad answers. Your selection is previewed in the prompt so you can edit before you send. It’s a faster, more controlled way to get help right where you’re working.

GA date: August CY2026

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2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Apr 16, 2026. Microsoft 365 Message Center only shows the current version; this archive preserves tracked history.

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  1. Aug 4, 2026 - 10:45 PMLatest - v2

    Changed: Body

  2. Apr 16, 2026 - 11:15 PMOriginal - v1

    Changed: Initial version

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