Tools · Chatbots & Assistants · published 2026-09-25T00:00:00+00:00 · via Engadget

Copilot app gains Office integration, no-code building and agentic automation

Microsoft is refreshing its standalone Copilot app with a tabbed interface and built-in Office access. A new Code tab lets people describe apps, dashboards, trackers and automations in plain language, while the Autopilot tab can handle recurring tasks and message replies on its own. The Home tab will eventually route requests between different Copilot modes.

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Microsoft had already given the standalone Copilot app a smaller update earlier in the year. This larger redesign adds tabs and places Office tools directly inside the app, aiming to serve everyday users and organizations that regularly handle data, reports, and presentations.

The Home area stays the main place for chats and work, but Microsoft plans for it to eventually choose which Copilot mode fits a request. Simpler questions could remain in Chat, while harder jobs might move to Copilot mode for delegation. The Code and Aut

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