AI and Legal | Series #001: Copilot in Word – New Features

If your work involves reviewing contracts, drafting policy documents, or managing files that require a clear audit trail, Copilot in Word just became significantly more capable. Microsoft has released a set of new features designed specifically for high-stakes, detail-intensive document workflows — and they operate directly inside the tools you already use every day.

WHAT'S NEW

1. TRACK CHANGES

Enable word-level change tracking directly from Copilot. Every edit remains visible, auditable, and granular — essential when an audit trail is required.

2. CONTEXTUAL COMMENTS

Add, read, reply to, and manage comment threads anchored to the correct passage of text. Collaboration context stays intact throughout review cycles.

3. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Insert and update a table of contents using Word's built-in heading styles. Structure stays accurate as the document evolves.

4. DYNAMIC PAGE ELEMENTS

Insert and manage headers, footers, columns, margins, page numbers, and date fields that automatically update as the document changes.

5. PROGRESS MESSAGES

For multi-step edits, Copilot shows what it is working on in real time — providing transparency during complex document operations.

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https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/copilot-in-word-new-capabilities-for-document-workflows/4508974