MC1230456: Microsoft 365 apps for Mac suite installer now includes the Microsoft 365 Copilot app

[Introduction]

Starting in mid‑February 2026, the Microsoft 365 apps for Mac suite installer will include a shim for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This change helps organizations more easily deploy the Microsoft 365 Copilot Mac app by enabling users to download the full application** __** directly from the shim.

The Microsoft 365 Copilot Mac app brings AI assistance to macOS, helping users search, analyze, and create from a single, secure desktop experience.

[When this will happen]

• General Availability (Worldwide) : Rollout will begin in mid‑February 2026 and is expected to complete by mid‑March 2026.

[How this affects your organization]

Who is affected : Organizations that deploy Microsoft 365 apps for Mac using the suite installation package.

What will happen :

• The Microsoft 365 apps for Mac suite installer will include the Microsoft 365 Copilot shim app.
• Users will be able to download and install the full Microsoft 365 Copilot app by opening the shim app from the Applications folder** .**
• Existing installations of Microsoft 365 apps on macOS are not affected.
• Organizations that want to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to devices already running Microsoft 365 apps should deploy the shim app separately.

[What you can do to prepare]

If your organization deploys Microsoft 365 apps for Mac using the suite installer package:

• Ensure the Microsoft 365 Copilot shim app is not excluded during deployment.
• Confirm that Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) is enabled on macOS devices.
• Confirm that devices meet the minimum requirement of macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later.
• Ensure network connectivity is available so the shim app can download the full app.
• This guidance is applicable for all users, not specifically those who want to deploy the shim app separately.
• Review: Deployment guide for Office for Mac | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn.

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.