Microsoft is bringing OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio. GPT-5.2 combines GPT-5.2 Thinking, built for complex problem-solving and strategic insights, with GPT-5.2 Instant, an efficient model for everyday writing, translation, and skill-building. The model becomes even more powerful in a work context, analyzing meetings, emails, documents, and other organizational data to unlock insights, support market research, and enhance strategic planning.
Agent Mode in Excel is now generally available on Excel for Web
Agent Mode in Excel is now generally available on Excel for Web, rolling out to users with a commercial Microsoft 365 Copilot license or a Microsoft 365 Premium subscription. This launch marks a major shift in how you work with Copilot in Excel—moving from basic assistance to an agentic experience with capabilities to build multi-step workflows directly in your workbook.
Introducing a fresh new look for comments in Word for the web
Microsoft is introducing a cleaner, more modern design in Word, with refreshed icons, buttons, and an improved layout. This new design helps you focus on what matters most. Selected comments are highlighted, while unselected ones fade into a subtle gray, making it easier to direct your attention when navigating feedback.
Microsoft is adding a macOS screen-sharing option to Teams meetings, allowing Mac users to share their screen or a specific window using Apple’s sharing models. The feature is designed to deliver a more polished, welcoming, and intuitive experience for existing and new Mac users, while also improving security and streamlining workflows.