Merge pull request #31355 from MicrosoftDocs/main

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Author: denisebmsft

copilot/TOC.yml

@@ -431,6 +431,8 @@ items:
       items:
       - name: Agents in Copilot Chat
         href: /copilot/agents?toc=/copilot/microsoft-365/toc.json&bc=/copilot/microsoft-365/agent-framework/bread/toc.json
+      - name: Agent Store in Microsoft 365 Copilot
+        href: copilot-agent-store.md    
       - name: Install agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot
         href: copilot-agent-install.md
       - name: Manage agents for Copilot

copilot/configure-secure-governed-data-foundation-microsoft-365-copilot.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ f1.keywords:
 manager: dansimp
 ms.author: deniseb
 author: denisebmsft
-ms.date: 03/31/2026
+ms.date: 04/02/2026
 ms.update-cycle: 180-days
 ms.reviewer: cabailey, ruihu
 audience: Admin
@@ -134,8 +134,6 @@ Protect sensitive data by default and decide how it should be used with Copilot
 
 1. Are there keywords or types of sensitive data that shouldn't be processed by Copilot? If yes, enable a [Purview DLP for Copilot prompts](/purview/dlp-microsoft365-copilot-location-learn-about) policy to restrict Copilot from responding to prompts containing specified sensitive information
 
-1. Enable a [Microsoft Purview DLP for Copilot prompt](/purview/dlp-microsoft365-copilot-location-learn-about) policy to restrict Copilot from responding to prompts that contain sensitive information.
-
    Optionally, allow sensitive data to be used for Work IQ grounding but block from web grounding
 
 1. Enable [Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management (IRM](/purview/insider-risk-management-solution-overview) policies to detect patterns of inappropriate or noncompliant Copilot usage and [automatically add risky users to more restrictive security policies](/purview/insider-risk-management-adaptive-protection)

copilot/copilot-agent-store.md

@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+---
+title: Agent Store in Microsoft 365 Copilot
+f1.keywords:
+ms.author: erikre
+author: ErikRe
+manager: dansimp
+ms.date: 03/26/2026
+ms.update-cycle: 180-days
+audience: Admin
+ms.topic: concept-article
+ms.service: microsoft-365-copilot
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+ms.collection:
+description: Learn about Agent Store in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
+---
+
+# Set up Agent Store in Microsoft 365 Copilot 
+
+Agent Store is the central hub in Microsoft 365 Copilot where you can easily discover and install agents. By bringing together agents from Microsoft, trusted partners, and your own organization, Agent Store connects your team to a curated ecosystem of agents.
+
+:::image type="content" source="media/copilot-agent-store/copilot-agent-store-01.png" alt-text="Screenshot the Agent Store in Microsoft 365 Copilot." lightbox="media/copilot-agent-store/copilot-agent-store-01.png":::
+
+There are three ways to include agents in your Agent Store environment:
+
+1. Deploy prebuilt agents to Agent Store
+2. Create agents with Copilot Studio publish to Agent Store
+3. Bring agents from external platforms to Agent Store
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
+
+- A Microsoft 365 Copilot license assigned to your organization
+- Access to the [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com/) with Global Admin or Teams Admin permissions
+- Access to Copilot Studio (if you plan to create and publish agents to Agent Store using Copilot Studio)
+- An Azure subscription and developer access (if you plan to publish agents built by your organization to Agent Store)
+
+## Overview
+
+The following table summarizes the three common agent deployment methods.
+
+| Method | Use case | Performed by |
+|---|---|---|
+| [Deploy prebuilt agents](#deploy-prebuilt-agents) | Deploy agents from Microsoft and trusted partners. | Admin |
+| [Create and publish with Copilot Studio](#create-and-publish-copilot-studio-agents-built-by-your-organization) | Create custom agents using a natural language  authoring tool. | Maker/Admin |
+| [Bring agents from external platforms](#bring-agents-from-external-platforms) | Connect agents built on external platforms or custom code. | Developer/Admin |
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Agents built using  Agent Store.
+
+
+## Deploy prebuilt agents
+
+Prebuilt agents are available from Microsoft and trusted partners. Use this method to browse and enable agents in [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com/) that are already built and verified. No development work is required.
+
+### Step 1: Browse the agent catalog (Admin)
+
+1. Go to the [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com/).
+2. Select **Agents** > **All agents** to open the agent catalog.
+3. Review the available agents from Microsoft, verified third-party providers, and your organization.
+
+### Step 2: Review agent details and configure access (Admin)
+
+1. In the agent table, select an agent to open its details pane.
+2. Review the agent’s information based on availability and capability:  
+- Select **Overview** to view details, such as **Publisher**, **Channel**, and **Last updated**.
+- Choose **Users** to assign and deploy to users or to allow users to install.
+- Select **Data & tools** to view **Capabilities**, **Knowledge**, and **Actions**.
+- Select **Security & compliance** to view agent risks and protections.
+- Choose **Certification** to view the certification or publisher attestation information available for the agent.
+- Select **Activity** when you’ve previously deployed the agent and want to confirm usage data. 
+
+### Step 3: Configure agent assignment and availability (Admin)
+
+1. After choosing an agent, select **Users** >  **Deployed to**. Choose who the agent is assigned to by selecting **Just me**, **Entire organization**, or **Specific users/groups**.
+2. To restrict access to an agent, select **Block** or **Remove** from the agent details page.
+
+### Step 4: Make the agent available in Agent Store (Admin)
+1. After you’ve made an agent available from the [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com/), it becomes available in Agent Store inside Microsoft 365 Copilot.
+2. Users can find and install the agent from Agent Store, which is accessible across Microsoft 365 apps including Teams, Outlook Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
+
+## Create and publish Copilot Studio agents built by your organization
+
+Use this method to create a custom agent using Copilot Studio, the native agent development platform for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Makers at your organization build and submit agents for review in Microsoft 365 admin center. Admins review and approve these agents in [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com/) before they become available to users in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> In addition to building agents with Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, custom code, or third-party AI platforms, agents can also be built and shared using Agent Builder within Microsoft 365 Copilot.
+
+### Step 1: Build the agent in Copilot Studio (Maker)
+
+1. In Copilot Studio, select **Agents** from the menu on the left. Select **Create blank agent** in Copilot Studio and follow the prompts to define your agent using natural language instructions, articles, and actions.
+2. Add and configure instructions, knowledge, search, tools, articles, and any required integrations.
+3. Test the agent in the built-in test panel before publishing. Publishing makes the agent available to the Admin within [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com/).
+
+### Step 2: Submit the agent for admin approval (Maker)
+1. In Copilot Studio, select the **Channels** tab for your agent.
+2. Select **Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Teams** as the publishing channel. The related pane will show channel specific settings.
+3. Confirm that **Make agent available in Microsoft 365 Copilot** has been selected.
+4. Select **Edit details** to configure how your agent will be displayed. Once complete, select **Save** to return to the channel specific settings.
+5. Select **Save** to send the agent for admin review. Once the agent is reviewed and published in the [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com/), you're able to view your agent in Agent Store.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> The agent isn't visible to users until an Admin approves the request. After approval, the agent appears under **Agents** > **All agents** > **Built by your org** in Agent Store.
+
+### Step 3: Review and approve the agent request (Admin)
+1. In the [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com/), select **Agents** > **All agents** > **Requests**.
+2. Select the pending requested agent to review agent details, including capabilities, data access, and maker information.
+3. Select **Publish** to make the agent available in the **Built by your org** collection in Agent Store, or **Reject** to decline the request.
+
+If the request is rejected, Copilot Studio notifies the maker so they can make changes and resubmit.
+
+## Bring agents from external platforms
+
+Use this method to bring agents built outside of Copilot Studio into Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agent Store, including those on Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, custom code, or third-party AI platforms.
+
+### Step 1: Package the agent using the Microsoft 365 Agent Toolkit (Developer)
+1. Install the [Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit](https://aka.ms/M365AgentsToolkit) and [Microsoft 365 Agents SDK](/microsoft-365/copilot/extensibility/m365-agents-sdk).
+2. Create and configure a bot service resource in Azure.
+3. Configure the agent event listeners to handle Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions.
+4. Prepare the agent manifest package according to the toolkit requirements.
+
+> [!TIP]
+> For full setup instructions, see [Bring your agents into Microsoft 365 Copilot](/microsoft-365/copilot/extensibility/bring-agents-to-copilot).
+
+### Step 2: Submit the packaged agent to the organizational catalog (Developer)
+1. Once the agent is packaged using the Microsoft 365 Agent Toolkit, submit it to your organization’s agent catalog directly from the toolkit.
+2. Verify that the agent appears as a pending request in the [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com/).
+
+### Step 3: Review and approve the agent request (Admin)
+1. In the [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com/), select **Agents** > **All agents** > **Requests**.
+2. Select the agent with the pending request to review the agent details.
+3. Select **Approve** to publish the agent to Agent Store, or **Reject** to decline the request.
+
+After approval, the agent is available to users in Agent Store within Microsoft 365 Copilot.
+
+## Related content
+
+- [Learn about Copilot Studio](/microsoft-copilot-studio/)
+- [Manage agents in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center](/microsoft-365/admin/)

copilot/cowork/cowork-admin-governance.md

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ ms.reviewer: angieandrews
 ms.service: microsoft-365-copilot
 ms.subservice: cowork
 ai-usage: ai-assisted
+ms.collection: bap-ai-copilot
 appliesto:
 - Microsoft 365 Copilot
 ---

copilot/cowork/cowork-faq.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Copilot Cowork common questions (Frontier)"
 description: "Frequently asked questions about Copilot Cowork in Microsoft 365 Copilot."
-ms.date: 03/30/2026
+ms.date: 04/03/2026
 ms.topic: faq
 author: leeclontz
 manager: KumarVivek
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ ms.reviewer: angieandrews
 ms.service: microsoft-365-copilot
 ms.subservice: cowork
 ai-usage: ai-assisted
+ms.collection: bap-ai-copilot
 appliesto:
 - Microsoft 365 Copilot
 ---
@@ -89,9 +90,9 @@ Select a file to open an inline preview. You can also go full-screen or open the
 
 Before Cowork takes a sensitive action like sending an email or posting in Teams, it displays an approval prompt. Approvals for medium and high risk actions include a risk level indicator so you can gauge the impact. Your choices are:
 
-- **Approve**: Let Cowork proceed with the action this one time.
-- **Approve & Remember**: Allow the action now and skip the prompt for similar actions in the current conversation.
-- **Reject**: Stop Cowork from taking the action.
+- **Action button** (for example, **Send**, **Post**, or **Create**): Let Cowork proceed with the action this one time.
+- **Don't ask again**: Select the dropdown arrow next to the action button to allow the action now and skip the prompt for similar actions in the current conversation.
+- **Cancel**: Stop Cowork from taking the action.
 
 You can also select **Show parameters** to see the technical details of the action before deciding.
 
@@ -122,8 +123,8 @@ Yes. Select the microphone button in the chat input to speak your message. Cowor
 Select **Tasks** from the main navigation to see all your conversations with Cowork. You can switch between three views:
 
 - **List**: Shows tasks in a vertical list.
-- **Kanban board**: Organizes tasks into columns by status.
-- **Scheduled**: Shows your scheduled prompts with options to edit, pause, resume, or delete them.
+- **Board**: Organizes tasks into columns by 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.
 
 Select any task to jump back into its conversation.
 
@@ -145,7 +146,7 @@ Yes. Administrators can manage access to Cowork through the Microsoft 365 admin
 
 - **Disable for specific users**: Add users to a security group configured to exclude them from the Copilot experience.
 - **Control deployment**: In the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center, administrators can disable automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app or manage distribution through Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, or Group Policy.
-- **Manage availability**: Administrators can manage availablity for users in their organization through the Copilot settings in the admin center.
+- **Manage availability**: Administrators can manage availability for users in their organization through the Copilot settings in the admin center.
 
 For more information, see [Microsoft 365 Copilot admin settings](/microsoft-365-copilot/copilot-for-microsoft-365-admin).
 

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: 03/30/2026
+ms.date: 04/03/2026
 ms.topic: get-started
 author: leeclontz
 manager: KumarVivek
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ ms.reviewer: angieandrews
 ms.service: microsoft-365-copilot
 ms.subservice: cowork
 ai-usage: ai-assisted
+ms.collection: bap-ai-copilot
 appliesto:
 - Microsoft 365 Copilot
 ---
@@ -43,7 +44,7 @@ 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. Attach files if needed. You can drag and drop files onto the input area, select **Upload images and files** to browse your device, or select **Attach cloud files** to pick files from OneDrive, SharePoint, or Teams.
+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**.
 
@@ -61,13 +62,13 @@ After you send your message, Cowork begins processing your request. Here's what
 
 ## Approve actions
 
-Before Cowork takes an action on your behalf, like sending an email, posting a Teams message, or scheduling a meeting, it asks for your permission. When the approval dialog appears, you have the following choices:
+Before Cowork takes an action on your behalf, like sending an email, posting a Teams message, or scheduling a meeting, it asks for your permission. The approval dialog shows a preview of what Cowork plans to do and a button labeled with the specific action.
 
 Approval prompts for medium and high risk actions include a risk level indicator so you can gauge the impact.
 
-- **Approve**: Allow this action to proceed.
-- **Approve & Remember**: Allow this action, and tell Cowork not to ask for approval on the same type of action again in this conversation.
-- **Reject**: Stop this action.
+- **Action button** (for example, **Send**, **Post**, or **Create**): Allow this specific action to proceed.
+- **Don't ask again**: Select the dropdown arrow next to the action button to allow the action and skip future approval prompts for similar actions in the current conversation.
+- **Cancel**: Stop this action.
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Cowork doesn't take actions without your approval. You can also pause Cowork at any time (to finish the current step, or immediately), resume when you're ready, or cancel the task entirely.

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: 04/02/2026
+ms.date: 04/03/2026
 ms.topic: overview
 author: leeclontz
 manager: KumarVivek
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ ms.reviewer: angieandrews
 ms.service: microsoft-365-copilot
 ms.subservice: cowork
 ai-usage: ai-assisted
+ms.collection: bap-ai-copilot
 appliesto:
 - Microsoft 365 Copilot
 ---
@@ -97,7 +98,7 @@ Here's how a typical interaction works:
 
 You control what Cowork does throughout a conversation.
 
-- **Approve actions**: Cowork asks for your permission before taking sensitive actions, with a risk level indicator for medium and high risk actions. You can **Approve**, **Approve & Remember** (for the current conversation), or **Reject**.
+- **Approve actions**: Cowork asks for your permission before taking sensitive actions, with a risk level indicator for medium and high risk actions. The button label matches the action (for example, **Send** or **Post**), and a dropdown option lets you skip future prompts for similar actions. Select **Cancel** to stop an action.
 - **Pause, resume, and cancel**: Pause at any time, resume when ready, or cancel the current task.
 - **Give feedback**: Rate responses, leave comments on documents, or share general feedback.