check before: 2026-02-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Mac, mobile, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Currently, clicking on cited content in Copilot opens files outside of Copilot. With this new feature, content can be opened directly in Copilot Chat to make viewing documents more streamlined alongside chat. This change is not available on the Microsfot 365 Copilot mobile app or when using Copilot in Edge, Copilot in Excel, Copilot in Word, and Copilot PowerPoint.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-01-31
updated:
2026-01-31
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is adding a feature to its Copilot tool in Microsoft 365 that lets users open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files directly within the Copilot Chat interface, though it's not yet available on the mobile app or in Edge, Excel, Word, or PowerPoint directly.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion and frustration if they are accustomed to opening files outside of Copilot, leading to a learning curve and potential delays in productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/123456
Integration Issues
The inability to open files directly in Copilot Chat on mobile or certain applications may lead to inconsistent user experiences and hinder collaboration efforts.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/123456
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