check before: 2025-12-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Android, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
When opening a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Android, users will see a preview experience where they can use M365 Copilot Chat to command and ask questions about the file. If users wish to edit the document, they will transition to the standalone Word, Excel, or PowerPoint app. PDF scenarios are not affected. The feature will begin a phased rollout in December.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-10-23
updated:
2025-10-23
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration when transitioning between the Copilot app and standalone apps for editing, leading to a fragmented workflow.
- roles: End Users, Product Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-in-word-excel-and-powerpoint/
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of a new feature without adequate preparation may lead to an increase in support requests from users unfamiliar with the new functionality.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-in-word-excel-and-powerpoint/
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you have a personal assistant who helps you manage your documents. This assistant can preview your Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files and answer questions about them, much like asking a colleague for a quick overview or clarification. This is what Microsoft 365 Copilot is doing for you on your Android device. When you open a document in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, you get a preview of the file and can chat with Copilot to ask questions or give commands related to the document. It's like having a smart, digital helper that can provide insights or details without you having to dig through the document yourself.
However, if you decide you need to make changes to the document, it's similar to moving from a quick conversation to a more in-depth work session. You will then switch to the full Word, Excel, or PowerPoint app to edit the document. This feature is being gradually introduced starting in December, so not everyone will see it immediately, but it will eventually be available to all users.
This new feature doesn't affect how you handle PDF files, so you can continue managing those as you always have. It's a bit like how you might use different tools for different tasks in your daily work, ensuring you have the right support for each type of document.
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