Copilot can edit your document by default in Word
For anyone who drafts or edits documents in Word. Instead of Copilot only suggesting changes you then copy in yourself, it can now make the edits directly in your open document — every change stays fully reviewable and reversible, and you can turn this behaviour off if you'd rather it just suggest.
What changed
Source summary
Word's default chat experience now lets Copilot directly edit the open document, with all changes fully reviewable and reversible; users can turn the behaviour off if they prefer.
Why it matters to your work
Practical interpretation
For anyone who drafts or edits documents in Word. Instead of Copilot only suggesting changes you then copy in yourself, it can now make the edits directly in your open document — every change stays fully reviewable and reversible, and you can turn this behaviour off if you'd rather it just suggest.
What to try next
Next time you're editing a document in Word, let Copilot make the edits directly and review the changes rather than copying suggestions in yourself, or turn the setting off if you'd rather it just suggest.
Source & availability
This is a summary of a published provider announcement, with practical context from SCALA’s feed.
Plan, region, workspace and rollout conditions may affect access in Australia. Check the original source for current availability.
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