Microsoft 365 – New Features & Pricing for 2026

Key updates include:

• Enhanced AI features such as Copilot Chat integration across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, as well as advanced capabilities like Agent Mode and enterprise-level controls for IT administrators.
• Improved security with Microsoft Defender email protections in additional Office and Microsoft 365 plans, along with expanded URL checks to prevent malicious attacks.
• Expanded endpoint management through new Intune features, including Remote Help, Advanced Analytics, and Plan 2 for E3 and E5 customers, with further tools to help IT teams manage security and compliance.
• Security Copilot agents integrated across Microsoft Defender, Entra, Intune, and Purview, rolling out to all Microsoft 365 E5 customers, enhancing workflow security.

Commercial pricing for Microsoft 365 suite subscriptions will be updated effective July 1, 2026, with adjustments in both commercial and nonprofit rates. New features will be available across Business, Office, and Enterprise suites. For a detailed breakdown, see the respective product pages or government blog for updates related to government offerings.

In the past year, Microsoft has launched over 1,100 new features in areas like Security, Copilot, and SharePoint—strengthening collaboration, hybrid work, and business continuity. These investments demonstrate Microsoft’s ongoing dedication to delivering a secure, productive, and AI-driven future for organizations of all sizes.