💡 Our Technical Review in summary
- Microsoft is introducing “Rewrite,” a generative AI feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, directly into Microsoft Edge for Business.
- This feature allows users to draft, rephrase, or refine editable text within the browser by highlighting text and using the right-click context menu.
- The General Availability rollout is scheduled to begin in mid-March 2026.
- This update is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335.
Impact
- Default State: The Rewrite feature will be enabled by default for all Edge for Business users.
- User Experience: Users will see a new “Rewrite” option in the context menu when highlighting editable text fields in the browser.
- Data Security: The feature respects existing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. If a DLP policy restricts Copilot from accessing specific page content, the Rewrite feature will be automatically disabled for that content.
- Administrative Control: IT admins have the ability to enable or disable this functionality at the organizational level using the
InlineComposeEnabledpolicy. - AI Interaction: This change introduces a new way for end-users to interact with generative AI without leaving their current web workflow.
Action Required
- Review Policy Settings: Determine if your organization wants to allow AI-assisted drafting. If not, prepare to configure the
InlineComposeEnabledpolicy before mid-March 2026. - Audit DLP Configurations: Review your current Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention settings to ensure they correctly identify sensitive content where AI interaction should be restricted.
- Update Internal Documentation: Update your organization’s internal help guides and knowledge base to include instructions on how to use (or not use) the Rewrite feature in Edge.
- User Communication: Notify your users about the upcoming change, highlighting that they can access the tool via the right-click menu on editable text.
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Updated January 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support Rewrite, a new feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This capability helps users draft and rephrase editable text directly within Edge, enhancing productivity and writing quality. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420335.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-March 2026 (previously late January).
How this affects your organization
- Rewrite will be enabled by default for Edge for Business users.
- Users can access Rewrite by highlighting editable text and right-clicking to open the context menu.
- If Microsoft 365 Copilot is restricted from accessing page content due to Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, Rewrite will not function on that content.
- Admins can manage this feature using the InlineComposeEnabled policy setting.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required before rollout.
We recommend:
- Reviewing your current DLP configurations to understand how they may impact Rewrite functionality.
- Notifying users about this new capability.
- Updating internal documentation to reflect this change.
Learn more about how DLP affects Copilot access to page content: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Edge and Access to Page Content | Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Learn
Compliance considerations
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data? | Yes. This change introduces a new generative AI capability through Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, allowing users to rewrite or draft text directly in Edge for Business. |
| Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can interact with Copilot Chat by highlighting editable text and using the right-click context menu to access Rewrite, enabling AI-assisted drafting and rephrasing. |
| Does the change modify Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies or enforcement? | Yes. If DLP policies restrict Copilot from accessing page content, the Rewrite feature will not function on that content. |
| Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership? | Yes. Admins can manage the availability of this feature using the InlineComposeEnabled policy setting. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Yes. Users can choose to use the Rewrite feature by manually invoking it through the right-click context menu in Edge. |
