Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Referenced sources are cited in drafted content Beta
Data as of 2 hours ago (9 September 2026)
Status Launched
Release month August 2025
Release ring General Availability
Products Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Word
Cloud instances Worldwide
Platforms Desktop
Description
When drafting content using the inline canvas Copilot experience that's based on referenced sources, Copilot includes citations in the text it generates, indicating references to information in the content.
Change history
Added to the roadmap 6 December 2024. Tracked here since 1 September 2026. Earliest target we recorded: August 2025 (since tracked — Microsoft may have moved it before we started watching).
Nothing has changed on this item since tracking began on 1 September 2026. Changes appear here as Microsoft updates the feed.