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Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Details:
Instead of uploading a file, users can quickly include a file in their prompt as a reference by typing '/' and selecting one from the ContextIQ menu. This feature applies to users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license (Copilot Chat users) and to users with a license (Microsoft 365 Copilot users) when they are toggled to web scope in chat.
Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-06-20
updated:
2025-09-09
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summary for non-techies**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're in a meeting, and instead of rummaging through a pile of papers to find the document you need, you have a smart assistant who can instantly hand you the right file when you mention it. This is similar to what Microsoft Copilot's new feature does for you in a digital workspace.
With the new ContextIQ file suggestions in Copilot Chat, you don't need to manually upload a file to reference it during a conversation. Instead, you can simply type a '/' in your chat, and a menu will appear with file suggestions that are relevant to your current discussion. It's like having a digital assistant that knows which documents are important for the topic at hand and can fetch them for you instantly.
This feature is available to everyone using Copilot Chat, whether or not they have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. It works seamlessly when you're using the chat in a web environment. Think of it as a universal tool that makes file sharing and referencing as easy as mentioning the file in your conversation.
In practical terms, this means less time spent searching for files and more time focusing on the conversation. It's a bit like having a super-organized filing cabinet that anticipates your needs and presents the right document just when you need it. This makes collaboration smoother and more efficient, allowing you to keep the momentum going in your discussions without interruptions.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-09 | RM Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2025-08-12 | RM Description | With a Microsoft 365 license, use the ContextIQ '/' to quickly add context to your Copilot Chat prompt from your files. | Instead of uploading a file, users can quickly include a file in their prompt as a reference by typing '/' and selecting one from the ContextIQ menu. This feature applies to users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license (Copilot Chat users) and to users with a license (Microsoft 365 Copilot users) when they are toggled to web scope in chat. |
| 2025-08-01 | RM Status | In development | Rolling out |
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