413109 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Ground prompts using SharePoint and OneDrive Folders

Product:

Copilot, OneDrive, SharePoint

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC973504

Details:

Users will be able to select SharePoint and ODSP Folders from the new "Attach cloud files" experience in CIQ to scope their prompts to.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-10-10

updated:
2025-08-29

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft is introducing a new feature for Microsoft 365 called Copilot, which will allow users to enhance their productivity by using artificial intelligence to help with tasks. Imagine Copilot as a smart assistant that can help you find and use information stored in your digital workspace, similar to how a personal assistant might help you organize and retrieve files from a filing cabinet.

With this new feature, users will be able to select specific folders from SharePoint and OneDrive, which are like digital filing cabinets, to guide or "ground" the AI's responses. This means that when you ask Copilot for help, it will focus on the information stored in those selected folders, much like telling your assistant to only look in a specific drawer for a document. This helps ensure that the AI provides more relevant and accurate information based on the content you have stored in those locations.

The "Attach cloud files" experience is a new way to make this selection process easy and intuitive. It's like having a digital menu where you can choose which folders the AI should pay attention to, ensuring that it uses the most relevant information for your needs. This feature is being rolled out for users worldwide, making it available to anyone using Microsoft 365 in a standard multi-tenant environment.

In summary, this update is about giving users more control over how AI assists them by allowing them to specify which digital "drawers" or folders the AI should search through. This can make your interactions with Copilot more efficient and tailored to your specific needs.