summary: Starting September 2026, users can directly transfer content from Microsoft 365 Copilot Pages to SharePoint News posts for seamless editing and publishing. This feature, enabled by default, respects existing permissions and workflows. No action is required, but organizations should inform users and review governance accordingly.
Updated June 1, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We are introducing a new handoff experience that allows users to take content created in Copilot Pages and seamlessly continue authoring as a SharePoint news post. This update helps users move from ideation to publishing more efficiently.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in September 2026 (previously late May) and expect to complete by end of September 2026 (previously mid-June).
[How this affects your organization]
Who is affected:
- Users who create content in Copilot Pages and publish SharePoint News
- Organizations using Microsoft 365 Copilot with SharePoint Online
What will happen:
- Users can move content from Copilot Pages directly into a SharePoint News post.
- A new SharePoint option will appear under the Create button in Copilot Pages:
- Selecting SharePoint opens the content in SharePoint News for continued editing and publishing.
- The feature is enabled by default.
- Existing SharePoint permissions, policies, and governance controls are respected.
- There is no disruption to existing SharePoint News workflows.
[What you can do to prepare]
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
