Microsoft Copilot: Work vs Web toggle explained
In this blog, we'll look at the different information you can gain from using either the Work or Web toggle in Microsoft Copilot Chat.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Web Search: Delivering Multiple Layers of ...
Oct 7, 2025 · In the Work tab, they can toggle web grounding on or off, choosing to stay “work only” or bring in the web when needed. This flexibility empowers users to tailor their experience based on …
Outlook: Choose between Copilot Business Chat with web or work grounding
Oct 9, 2024 · In Outlook for iOS and Android, you will soon be able to choose whether Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat uses Microsoft 365 Graph (work) or Web grounding via a Work/Web toggle …
Work vs. Web: Navigating Microsoft 365 Copilot for Maximum
Mar 28, 2025 · Navigate to Settings > Search & Intelligence. Under Copilot Configuration, locate the Web Access toggle. Switch Web Access to "Off" to disable internet-based responses. Save changes …
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Work vs Web Explained
Mar 3, 2025 · A notable feature within Copilot is the ability to toggle between ‘Work’ and ‘Web’ modes. Each of these modes offers distinct functionalities tailored to different user needs.
MC1187682 - Microsoft Edge: Microsoft 365 Copilot will support ...
Nov 18, 2025 · Microsoft Edge for Business will add Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat support for summarization and contextual grounding across browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and …
Copilot for Microsoft 365 Gets Better Grounding for Office
Mar 25, 2024 · Message center notification MC734281 explains that Copilot for Microsoft 365 will get better grounding for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
Work Mode vs. Web Mode: How Microsoft Copilot Handles Data and …
Sep 11, 2025 · In work mode, Copilot does not pull information from the public internet unless your organization explicitly enables that capability. This protects sensitive data and ensures compliance …
Data, privacy, and security for web search in Microsoft 365 Copilot …
Feb 25, 2026 · Allowing Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to reference web content improves the quality of Copilot responses by grounding them in the latest information from the web.
What information does Copilot use to answer my prompt?
Rather than generating responses purely from general training data, Copilot uses grounding to anchor its output in real-world information that’s specific to your organization, your work, or your prompt.