Microsoft's Copilot-powered Windows search redesign set to arrive this fall

Key facts

• Engadget reports Microsoft has redesigned Windows search around Copilot, turning it into a chatbot-style experience.
• Per Engadget, the redesigned search is set to arrive this fall.
• A demo in Engadget's coverage shows the new search interface surfacing Copilot actions such as 'Turn on do not disturb' alongside Bing search suggestions.
• The same demo shows Copilot integrated into PowerPoint through a 'New Slide with Copilot' option.
• Neowin reports Microsoft is giving Windows Search the ability to do things for users instead of just searching for Settings and files.
• Neowin independently reports that Microsoft is giving Windows Search the ability to do things for users instead of just searching for Settings and files.
• Windows is testing a new Search experience in Experimental builds, per an October 7, 2026 post by @howfxr.
• The redesigned Search has a faster WinUI 3 design and includes inline actions.
• A screenshot shows a 'Turn on do not disturb' entry labeled 'New • Action' in the new Search.
• The new Search panel appears as a floating window listing recent files, apps, and settings, with a search box and an Open button.
• VideoCardz reported that Windows 11 is getting a new Search that can also control PC settings.
• The new Search surfaces recent files, apps, and settings results such as 'Sound settings' in one list.