What it does
Microsoft Copilot Cowork · Work agent
Product and access
Generally available; a distinct work mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Core features
5 features from provider sources · checked on 19 October 2026. Availability and limitations follow below.
Does it fit my task?
Practical tasks
Editorial examples based on documented features. No product tests performed.
Example task 1
- Your input
- Summarize project materials for a meeting.
- Possible result
- A draft for expert review.
- What to check
- Check inputs, output and performed actions.
Example task 2
- Your input
- Check approved spreadsheets for discrepancies.
- Possible result
- A draft for expert review.
- What to check
- Check inputs, output and performed actions.
Summarize project materials for a meeting.
Your possible prompt
Organize these shared documents by topic. Create an overview with deadlines and next steps. Prepare draft replies for my approval.
Getting-started idea based on documented capabilities. Not an executed product test. Adapt the task, data, and permissions.
Requirements and limits
Can I use it?
Europe & regional availability
Provider sources reviewed again. This assessment applies to the access described here.
Reviewed scope: Product access and explicitly stated exceptions
Reviewed on:
With requirements
Worldwide access for Microsoft 365 Copilot customers
Microsoft reports Copilot Cowork as generally available worldwide since June 16, 2026. It requires Microsoft 365 Copilot, administrator enablement and usage-based billing setup. Individual preview features may require additional enablement.
Region, reason and source
Region covered: Germany; other countries according to the provider list
Documented reason: The sources specify access requirements; they do not document EU regulation as a cause.
Official source · www.microsoft.com · Official source · learn.microsoft.com
Cost and effort
Prices and included usage
Pricing checked
Copilot license plus USD 0.01 per Copilot Credit (PayGo).
- Billing depends on plan, usage and setup.
Setup
Requires a Copilot license, administrator approval and a usage budget.
Evidence and open questions
Open points
The reviewed sources contain no reliable information on these points. A gap says nothing about the product.
Not yet researched
- Accounts & permissions
- Operation & oversight
Requirements and limits: not yet confirmed
Sources and evidence
Provider sources reviewed; examples are editorial suggestions. No hands-on test.
Editorial team: Michael Meierhoff · sources reviewed on . Provider information is not independent evidence of performance.
Provider
Product and provider are documented through the linked original sources.
- Operator
- Microsoft
- Organization
- Provider
- Website
- www.microsoft.com
Changes to this profile 1
Added Microsoft Copilot Cowork with capabilities, access, pricing and sources.
These notes describe editorial changes. Source and pricing review dates appear in their respective sections.