Short Version
Microsoft is introducing an M365 Copilot Explore Pane, a new side panel offering guided, contextual help to support your Copilot use. Due mid to late November 2025.
Details
Microsoft is introducing the Explore Pane, a new side panel in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app designed to help users use Copilot effectively.
You will see the new Explore Pane when navigating to the Create, Search, or Notebooks areas of Copilot.
Availability
Due mid to late November 2025.
Source, related links, and references
MC1183295.
Image(s): Microsoft.
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19th November 2025, and kept up to date.
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