490156 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Sharing with Copilot summary – Now supporting PowerPoint, Excel, PDFs, Images, and protected files

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, Purview Information Protection, SharePoint

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1070847

Details:

The ability to include a Copilot summary when sharing a file now extends beyond Word web to cover PowerPoint (web), Excel (web), PDF, image and text files in OneDrive Web, SharePoint document libraries, and M365 File Viewer. You can even summarize protected or confidential files, preserving your sensitivity labels while getting instant overviews. These enhancements broaden your sharing toolkit, accelerate collaboration and keep your data secure.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-05-02

updated:
2025-08-19

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're in a large library with different sections for books, magazines, and newspapers. Each section has its own way of organizing information, but sometimes you need a quick summary of what's inside without reading everything. Microsoft Copilot acts like a helpful librarian who can give you a brief overview of the content, whether it's a book, magazine, or newspaper. This is now possible not just for Word documents but also for PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, PDFs, images, and text files.

Think of Copilot as a versatile assistant that can quickly summarize the main points of a document, regardless of its format. This means you can share a PowerPoint presentation or an Excel sheet, and the recipient can get a quick understanding of its contents without going through every slide or cell. It's like getting a movie trailer that highlights the key scenes before you decide to watch the whole film.

Moreover, if you have sensitive or confidential documents, Copilot can still provide summaries while respecting the security labels you've applied. It's like having a secure vault where you can still get a peek at what's inside without opening the door fully. This ensures that your sensitive information remains protected while still allowing for efficient collaboration.

These enhancements make it easier to work together, share insights, and keep your data secure, much like having a personal assistant who knows how to give you just the right amount of information you need, when you need it.