Copilot planned as an optional addition to Windows 11 Search

AI · First reported 5 Nov, 13:11 · Updated 22:40

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Microsoft says it plans to add an opt-in Copilot feature to the redesigned Windows 11 taskbar Search, with an initial rollout in select markets later this year. The company has not identified those markets or said when the option will reach other regions and languages.

Microsoft plans to offer Copilot in the redesigned Windows 11 taskbar Search, beginning with select markets later this year.
The integration is opt-in: users who do not enable it will not see Copilot in the Search interface. One report says users will switch it on in Settings.
The planned feature includes inline answers and a way to open the full Copilot app for longer conversations.
Microsoft has not named the first markets or specified when the option will reach additional regions and languages.
The redesigned Search is described as using native Windows UI frameworks; another report says it uses WinUI 3 and is intended to improve performance and memory use.

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Key facts

Feature: Optional Copilot integration in redesigned Windows 11 taskbar Search
Initial rollout: Select markets later this year
Planned functions: Inline answers and a handoff to the Copilot app for longer conversations
Markets and regions: Not specified; timing for additional regions and languages is also not specified