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Viva Engage: Public discussions now available in Workplace Search and Copilot Search

Viva Engage: Public discussions now available in Workplace Search and Copilot Search

Viva Engage public discussion posts will appear in Microsoft 365 enterprise searches on Office.com, SharePoint.com, and Copilot Search starting late August 2025. No configuration is needed; content visibility respects user access. Copilot licenses are required for Copilot Search. Admins should inform users and update documentation accordingly. Introduction We’re expanding the visibility of Viva Engage content in enterprise search experiences. Users will now be able to discover discussion posts from public Communities and Storylines in search results across Microsoft 365 surfaces such as Office.com, SharePoint.com, and Copilot Search. This builds on existing support for question posts from Communities, Storylines, and Answers, helping users discover more relevant conversations and knowledge across their organization. This feature is available by default. A Copilot license is required to use Copilot Search. When this will happen General Availability: Rollout will begin in late August 2025 and is expected to complete by late October 2025. How this affects your organization Users will encounter Viva Engage content—now including public discussion posts—when searching in supported enterprise search surfaces. This enhancement improves content discoverability and knowledge sharing. Figure i. Enterprise search View image in new tab Figure ii. Copilot search View image in new tab No configuration is required. Content is only shown if the user has access to it. Applies to Office.com, SharePoint.com, and Copilot Search. What you can do to prepareCompliance considerations No admin action is required. Inform users about the expanded search experience. Update internal documentation or training materials as needed. Ensure users have appropriate licenses for Copilot Search. No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. Message ID: MC1138788

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