Merge pull request #31505 from MicrosoftDocs/main

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copilot/TOC.yml

@@ -455,6 +455,8 @@ items:
         items:
         - name: Overview of Copilot Cowork
           href: cowork/index.md
+        - name: What's new
+          href: cowork/whats-new.md
         - name: Get started
           href: cowork/get-started.md
         - name: Use Copilot Cowork

copilot/cowork/cowork-faq.md

@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Getting started takes just a few steps.
 
 1. Open  [Microsoft 365 Copilot](https://m365.cloud.microsoft).
 2. Select **Cowork**.
-3. Describe the task you want to accomplish. You can type up to 16,000 characters and attach files by dragging them into the chat or using the file picker.
+3. Describe the task you want to accomplish. You can type up to 250,000 characters and attach files by dragging them into the chat or using the file picker.
 4. Send your message. Cowork begins processing your request.
 
 ## Does Cowork work on mobile devices?
@@ -94,10 +94,13 @@ You can attach a wide variety of files to your conversations. Cowork supports th
 Yes. You can preview the following file types directly in the conversation:
 
 - PDF
+- Microsoft 365 documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
 - CSV
 - Markdown
+- Code files (with syntax highlighting)
 - Images
 - HTML
+- Email
 
 Select a file to open an inline preview. You can also go full-screen or open the file in its native app.
 
@@ -196,6 +199,10 @@ Yes. Sometimes Cowork needs more information to complete your request. When this
 
 Yes. Cowork uses Anthropic models as a subprocessor to ensure secure and responsible use of Anthropic models within your organization. Details about the integration can be found at [Anthropic as a subprocessor for Microsoft Online Services](/microsoft-365/copilot/connect-to-ai-subprocessor).
 
+## Are there unsupported countries/regions?
+
+Due to Anthropic terms of service, access is prohibited for entities based in China, including Hong Kong, as well as companies worldwide that are more than 50% owned, directly or indirectly, by Chinese firms. You can find a full list and details of unsupported countries/regions on Anthropic's [Updating restrictions of sales to unsupported regions](https://www.anthropic.com/news/updating-restrictions-of-sales-to-unsupported-regions) article.
+
 ## Related content
 
 - [Copilot Cowork overview](index.md)

copilot/cowork/get-started.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Get started with Copilot Cowork (Frontier)"
 description: "Start using Copilot Cowork in Microsoft 365 Copilot to send emails, create documents, schedule meetings, and manage your calendar."
-ms.date: 04/03/2026
+ms.date: 04/07/2026
 ms.topic: get-started
 author: leeclontz
 manager: KumarVivek
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ The Cowork home page opens. A chat input where you can describe what you need ap
 
 ## Start your first conversation
 
-1. Type what you want done in the chat input, or select one of the suggested prompts such as **Catch me up**, **Organize my inbox**, or **Prep for a meeting**. You can enter up to 16,000 characters, so feel free to include plenty of detail.
+1. Type what you want done in the chat input, or select one of the suggested prompts such as **Catch me up**, **Organize my inbox**, or **Prep for a meeting**. You can enter up to 250,000 characters, so feel free to include plenty of detail.
 1. Attach files if needed. Select the **Add attachments** button to choose from **Add work context** (files, people, meetings), **Upload images and files** from your device, or **Attach cloud files** from OneDrive, SharePoint, or Teams. You can also drag and drop files onto the input area.
 1. (Optional) Use voice input by selecting the microphone icon to speak your request instead of typing.
 1. Send your message by selecting **Send**.
@@ -80,17 +80,14 @@ Sometimes Cowork asks you a question to clarify your request. When this happens,
 When Cowork finishes, any files it created appear in the side panel on the right. From there you can:
 
 - Download individual files to your device, or select **Download All** to download every file as a single zip archive.
-- Preview files directly in the browser. Supported formats include PDF, Markdown, images, CSV, and HTML.
+- Preview files directly in the browser. Supported formats include PDF, Microsoft 365 documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Markdown, code files, images, CSV, HTML, and email.
 - Open files in OneDrive and directly in the online version of PowerPoint. 
 
 The side panel also shows a progress bar with the percentage of tasks complete and the skills Cowork used. You can select **thumbs down** on responses that missed the mark, or **thumbs up** on ones that were helpful.
 
-## Find your past work
+## View your created tasks
 
-Select the **Tasks** view to see everything you asked Cowork to do. Here you can:
-
-- Switch between **list view**, **kanban board**, and the **Scheduled** tab depending on how you like to organize.
-- Select any task to open it and resume the conversation.
+The task view lets you select any task to open it and resume the conversation. You can filter tasks by those that need input, those that are still in progress, completed tasks, and scheduled tasks.
 
 ## Related content
 

copilot/cowork/index.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Copilot Cowork overview (Frontier)"
 description: "Learn about Copilot Cowork in Microsoft 365 Copilot, which takes action on your behalf."
-ms.date: 04/03/2026
+ms.date: 04/07/2026
 ms.topic: overview
 author: leeclontz
 manager: KumarVivek
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ For details on each option, see [Approve actions](use-cowork.md#approve-actions)
 
 Cowork helps you stay organized with built-in project and task management.
 
-- **Task views**: Display your tasks in a sortable **list view**, a visual **kanban board**, or the **Scheduled** tab to manage your scheduled prompts. Each task shows a status: **In progress**, **Needs user input**, **Done**, or **Failed**.
+- **Task views**: Display all of your tasks or filtered views based on task status or use the **Scheduled** tab to manage your scheduled prompts. 
 
 ## Data protection and privacy
 

copilot/cowork/use-cowork.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Use Copilot Cowork (Frontier)"
 description: "Learn how to have conversations, manage files, approve actions, and organize projects with Copilot Cowork in Microsoft 365 Copilot."
-ms.date: 04/03/2026
+ms.date: 04/07/2026
 ms.topic: how-to
 author: leeclontz
 manager: KumarVivek
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ The Cowork home page has a chat input where you can type or speak your request.
 
 1. Go to the Cowork home page. You see a set of suggested prompts such as **Catch me up**, **Organize my inbox**, **Organize my week**, **Prep for a meeting**, **Plan an event**, **Prepare for my 1:1**, and **Research a company**. Select one to get started quickly, or continue with the steps below.
 1. Select the chat input field.
-1. Type your message or instruction. You can enter up to 16,000 characters.
+1. Type your message or instruction. You can enter up to 250,000 characters.
 1. Submit your message by pressing **Enter** or selecting the **Send** button.
 
 ### Attach files
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ When Cowork creates or updates files during a conversation, you can grab them fr
 1. To save the file to your device, select **Download**.
 
 > [!TIP]
-> When Cowork produces multiple output files, select **Download All** at the top of the output file list to download every file as a single zip archive.
+> When Cowork produces multiple output files, select **Download All** at the top of the output file list to download every file as a single zip archive. The archive can include up to 50 files and 500 MB total.
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > You can also access files that Cowork creates directly in your OneDrive **Cowork** folder at any time.
@@ -181,8 +181,10 @@ You can preview many file types directly inside Cowork. You don't need to downlo
 The following file types can be previewed directly:
 
 - **PDF**: Renders inline with page navigation. Use **Ctrl+F** to search within the document.
+- **Microsoft 365 documents**: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files open in an online preview.
 - **CSV**: Displays as a formatted table.
 - **Markdown**: Renders with full formatting.
+- **Code files**: Displays with syntax highlighting (JSON, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C, C++, Go, Rust, Ruby, and others).
 - **Images**: Displays inline (png, jpg, jpeg, gif, webp, bmp, svg, ico).
 - **HTML**: Renders in the preview pane.
 - **Email**: Opens email references in a side-by-side preview panel.
@@ -252,8 +254,7 @@ Choose the view that works best for you:
 | View | Description |
 |---|---|
 | List | Shows tasks in a vertical list with key details. |
-| Board | Organizes tasks into columns by status. Drag and drop tasks between columns to update their status. |
-| Scheduled | Shows your scheduled prompts with options to edit, pause, resume, or delete them. This view only appears when you have at least one scheduled prompt. |
+| Scheduled | Shows your scheduled prompts with options to edit, pause, resume, or delete them. |
 
 ### Track task status
 
@@ -332,6 +333,8 @@ You can schedule a prompt to run automatically on a recurring basis. To create a
 
 Cowork sets up the schedule based on your request. You can manage your scheduled prompts from the **Scheduled** tab in the **Tasks** view, or from the **Schedule** section of the side panel. From there, you can edit, pause, resume, or delete any scheduled prompt.
 
+When you activate a draft scheduled prompt, Cowork asks whether to **Activate and run now** (starts immediately so you can watch and approve actions) or **Activate** (the first run happens at the next scheduled time). You can create up to five scheduled prompts.
+
 ## Provide feedback
 
 Your feedback helps improve Cowork. You can share it in many ways.

copilot/cowork/whats-new.md

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+---
+title: "What's new in Copilot Cowork (Frontier)"
+description: "Discover the latest features and improvements in Copilot Cowork in Microsoft 365 Copilot."
+ms.date: 04/08/2026
+ms.topic: whats-new
+author: leeclontz
+manager: KumarVivek
+ms.author: leeclontz
+ms.reviewer: angieandrews
+ms.service: microsoft-365-copilot
+ms.subservice: cowork
+ai-usage: ai-assisted
+ms.collection: bap-ai-copilot
+appliesto:
+- Microsoft 365 Copilot
+---
+
+# What's new in Copilot Cowork (Frontier)
+
+[!INCLUDE [cowork-top-note](../includes/cowork-top-note.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [cowork-preview](../includes/cowork-preview.md)]
+
+This article lists recent features, improvements, and changes in Copilot Cowork. For a full guide to Cowork's capabilities, see [Use Copilot Cowork](use-cowork.md).
+
+## April 2026
+
+### New features
+
+| Feature | Description | Learn more |
+|---|---|---|
+| Search task history | Home page task list is scrollable with search and status filters, replacing the static five-item view. | [Manage your tasks](use-cowork.md#manage-your-tasks) |
+| Notifications in app | Users are notified via a pop-up when input is needed or when a task is complete. | [Manage your tasks](use-cowork.md#answer-questions-from-cowork) |
+
+### Enhancements
+
+| Feature | Description | Learn more |
+|---|---|---|
+| Longer prompts | Chat input now supports up to 250,000 characters, up from 16,000. | [Type a message](use-cowork.md#type-a-message) |
+| Improved paste handling | Pasting mixed content from Teams, Outlook, or browsers correctly preserves text. | [Attach files](use-cowork.md#attach-files) |
+| Richer Teams messages | Messages posted to Teams can include formatted cards with structured data. | [Communication](index.md#communication) |
+| Calendar timezone display | Event times show in your local timezone with an abbreviation. | [Calendar and meetings](index.md#calendar-and-meetings) |
+
+## Related content
+
+- [Copilot Cowork overview](index.md)
+- [Get started with Copilot Cowork](get-started.md)
+- [Use Copilot Cowork](use-cowork.md)
+- [Copilot Cowork common questions](cowork-faq.md)

microsoft-365/bookings/TOC.yml

@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ items:
         - name: Customize and publish your booking page
           href: customize-booking-page.md
         - name: Use the Shared Bookings Graph APIs
-          href: /graph/api/resources/booking-api-overview
+          href: /graph/api/resources/booking-api-overview?toc=/microsoft-365/bookings/toc.json&bc=/microsoft-365/bookings/breadcrumb/toc.json
         - name: Reporting info for Shared Bookings
           href: reporting-info.md
         - name: Use Power Automate connectors

microsoft-365/bookings/breadcrumb/toc.yml

@@ -1,4 +1,18 @@
+### 
+### STOP! This file is a breadcrumb used for contextual TOCs and should only be modified by members of the Microsoft 365 docs team. 
+### 
 items:
-- name: Microsoft Bookings
-  tocHref: /bookings/
-  topicHref: /microsoft-365/bookings/
+- name: Microsoft 365
+  tocHref: /microsoft-365/
+  topicHref: /microsoft-365/index
+- name: Microsoft 365
+  tocHref: /graph/
+  topicHref: /microsoft-365/index  
+  items:
+  - name: Microsoft Bookings
+    tocHref: /bookings/
+    topicHref: /microsoft-365/bookings/
+  - name: Microsoft Bookings
+    tocHref: /graph/api/
+    topicHref: /microsoft-365/bookings/
+

microsoft-365/frontline/breadcrumb/toc.yml

@@ -1,4 +1,12 @@
 items:
-- name: Microsoft 365 for frontline workers
-  tocHref: /frontline/
-  topicHref: /microsoft-365/frontline/
+- name: Microsoft 365
+  tocHref: /microsoft-365/
+  topicHref: /microsoft-365/index
+  items:
+  - name: Microsoft 365 for frontline workers
+    tocHref: /microsoft-365/frontline/
+    topicHref: /microsoft-365/frontline/
+  - name: Microsoft 365 for frontline workers
+    tocHref: /microsoftteams/
+    topicHref: /microsoft-365/frontline/    
+