Copilot AI in Microsoft Word can now show its sources (if you ask for them)

Prompts

Add to document: Write a well-structured report about the XXX.  Support the draft with citations.

Write a one page summary of duanju and cite sources.

References

What’s New in Microsoft Copilot | September 2026
Sep 30, 2026

Citations for Copilot in Word

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-copilot-blog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-copilot–september-2026/4559107

Copilot in Word Now Cites Its Sources, Here’s How to Use It
October 6, 2026
Citations: see where Copilot gets its “facts”

https://office-watch.com/2026/copilot-word-citations-image-editing/

Microsoft 365 Copilot Deep Citations Preview in August 2026
Published: Jul 8, 2026 20:18 EDT
24 min read

https://windowsforum.com/news/microsoft-365-copilot-deep-citations-preview-in-august-2026.436081