Microsoft Edge Tests New ‘Action’ Mode for Copilot to Handle Everyday Tasks

Microsoft is quietly working on how we handle everyday tasks with Copilot, its AI assistant in the Edge browser, by introducing a new “Action Mode.” This feature for Copilot is currently being tested in Edge Canary.

Microsoft continues to improve Copilot and expand its integration within Edge. Recently, we reported on Edge testing a Copilot-powered New Tab Page with an AI feed, including Quick Assist, which delivers summaries directly below the address bar.

Microsoft Brings Copilot Actions to Edge

Now, Microsoft is taking another step in evolving Copilot from just a chatbot into a true browser assistant. A new mode titled “Action” has quietly appeared in Edge Canary builds on the New Tab Page, listed alongside the existing Explore, Quick Response, and Think Deeper options.

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Its purpose is to help users hand off everyday tasks directly to Copilot, using AI to automate tasks such as scheduling, reminders, or online actions that typically require multiple steps.

Here are the current options available in the Copilot chat box on Edge’s New Tab Page:

Explore – Search the web or interact casually with Copilot

Ask Copilot – Get quick answers to everyday questions

Think Deeper – Tackle more complex or detailed topics

Action – Hand off everyday tasks

Microsoft recently announced Copilot Actions, allowing users to prompt Copilot to complete real-world web tasks, such as making reservations, booking travel, or sending gifts. This feature is currently available to Copilot Pro subscribers in the U.S. and works in modern browsers.

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It’s also available on Copilot.com under the Labs section as part of Microsoft’s experimental AI initiatives, giving users early access to automation features outside of Edge.

Once a task starts, users can pause, stop, or adjust it at any time. Microsoft also shared some example prompts to try with Copilot Actions. The more specific your prompt, the better the results:

• Order me a bouquet of flowers using 1800Flowers.com
• Book me a stay using Booking.com
• Book me a travel package using Expedia.com
• Reserve me a hotel room using Hotels.com
• Book me a car rental using Kayak.com
• Make me a dinner reservation using OpenTable.com
• Book me a cruise using Priceline.com

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The integration of Action Mode into the Copilot compose box on Edge’s New Tab Page means one thing: less time managing tasks, and more time focusing on what matters.

Right now, the feature is not working. But soon, even without Copilot Pro, you may be able to test Copilot Actions directly in the Canary version of Microsoft Edge.