Short Version
Copilot in SharePoint (previously AI in SharePoint) is gaining new entry points for AI-assisted page and news post creation. Authors can now start from the Publish landing page or the Site Template Gallery, moving from idea to publish-ready content faster while keeping full editing control. Due early March to early June 2026 (public preview).
Details
Microsoft is enhancing the AI-powered SharePoint page and news post creation experience by expanding Copilot in SharePoint (previously AI in SharePoint) with new entry points and a more integrated authoring flow. Authors can start AI-assisted creation from two places:
Start from Publish:
- A new prompt box appears at the top of the Publish landing page.
- Enter a prompt to quickly create a SharePoint page using AI.
Start from the Site Template Gallery:
- A new prompt box appears at the top of the SharePoint Site Template Gallery.
- Enter a prompt to describe the content you want.
- Select grounding files to provide additional context.
- Choose whether to create a Page or a News Post using the pivot control.
Copilot generates a visually engaging draft that you can keep refining in the page editor using the Copilot panel. The experience is enabled by default for eligible users, respects existing SharePoint permissions, and keeps full editing and customisation flexibility. A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) licence is required, and the tenant must be opted in to the Copilot in SharePoint public preview.
Availability
Due early March to early June 2026 (public preview).
Source, related links and references
MC1324284.
Image(s): Microsoft.
Learn more about authoring with AI in SharePoint: An overview – Microsoft Support.
Page originally published
30th May 2026, and kept up to date.
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