Microsoft puts an AI legal agent inside Word for contract review

THE DECODER / 5/1/2026

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Key Points

  • Microsoft is integrating an AI “Legal Agent” directly into Microsoft Word to support contract review workflows.
  • The agent can review contracts, suggest edits, and check clauses against internal guidelines.
  • By placing AI legal assistance in a widely used document tool, Microsoft aims to reduce friction for legal teams during routine contract analysis.
  • The feature reflects a broader push to embed generative/AI capabilities into everyday productivity software rather than keeping them in standalone tools.

Microsoft is bringing an AI agent for lawyers straight into Word. The "Legal Agent" reviews contracts, suggests edits, and checks clauses against internal guidelines.

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