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[This article is prerelease documentation and is subject to change.]
Microsoft 365 Copilot chat makes it easier for users to work with model-driven apps by offering AI-powered insights through natural language conversations. With this feature, users can quickly find information, navigate apps more easily, and get help to boost their productivity. App makers can enable Microsoft 365 Copilot chat to give users access to conversational AI that understands app data and provides helpful, contextual answers. Users can ask questions about their Microsoft Dataverse table data in plain language and receive immediate, relevant responses.
This article shows you how to enable and configure Microsoft 365 Copilot chat for your model-driven apps, both at the environment level and for individual apps.
When enabled, users can open Microsoft 365 Copilot chat in their model-driven app by selecting Copilot > Chat on the upper-right corner. For more information, see Use Microsoft 365 Copilot chat in model-driven apps.
Important
- This feature is in preview.
- Preview features aren't meant for production use and might have restricted functionality These features are subject to supplemental terms of use, and are available before an official release so that customers can get early access and provide feedback.
- This feature is in the process of rolling out and might not be available in your region yet.
Prerequisites
You must have access to an early release cycle environment to use this feature.
Enable Microsoft 365 Copilot for your environment
To manage Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for model-driven apps, start by learning how to manage Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Power Platform administrators can set up and configure the Microsoft 365 Copilot chat feature for users in their environment.
Sign in to the Power Platform admin center.
In the navigation pane, go to Copilot > Settings. Under Power Apps, expand Chat Agent and choose M365 Copilot Chat.
Select an environment group or an environment name, then select Edit Setting.
Select On and then select Save to enable Microsoft 365 Copilot chat for your model-driven apps in the selected environment group or environment.
Enable Microsoft 365 Copilot chat in a model-driven app
Makers can enable or disable Microsoft 365 Copilot chat for a specific model-driven app.
Sign in to Power Apps.
Open a model-driven app for editing.
Select Settings in the command bar.
On the left, select Upcoming.
To enable Microsoft 365 Copilot chat, set M365 Copilot in model-driven apps to On. To disable it, set the option to Off.
Select Save and then publish the app for the changes to take effect.
Microsoft 365 Copilot chat vs. Copilot chat
Microsoft 365 Copilot chat is gradually replacing Copilot chat in model-driven apps.
During the transition period, makers can enable either one or both chat experiences. When both options are available, the Copilot dropdown menu shows the following options:
Chat button opens Microsoft 365 Copilot chat
App Skills button opens Copilot chat in model-driven apps.
Known limitations
- Microsoft 365 Copilot for model-driven apps allows users to view Dataverse data by using read-only operations. This capability means that users can only view data that matches their queries and can't make any changes. To make changes, customization with an agent is required.
- Creating, updating, or performing other actions isn't supported unless you customize with an agent.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot for model-driven apps isn't available in the Power Apps mobile app.
- As this feature is being gradually deployed, certain settings in the Power Platform Admin Center might not be accessible yet, depending on the geographic location of your tenant.