check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite, OneDrive, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Users will soon be able to attach cloud files from OneDrive or SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat via the Web tab. This feature will roll out in late April 2025 and requires no admin action. Users need a Microsoft 365 Copilot or Microsoft 365 license. Roadmap ID: 481139.
Details:
Updated April 17, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to the Web tab in Microsoft 365 Copilot and in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Users will be able to use the Attach cloud files feature to access Microsoft One Drive or Microsoft SharePoint to find and insert cloud files in their prompts. Before this rollout, the Attach cloud files feature opened Windows Explorer.
This message applies to Copilot on the web and Copilot in the Windows desktop app.
Users can access this feature with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license or a Microsoft 365 license.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481139.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late April 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously mid-April).
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Created:
2025-03-22
updated:
2025-04-18
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat will soon allow users to directly attach cloud-stored files from OneDrive and SharePoint to conversations and prompts, enhancing workflow efficiency without additional IT steps, with the feature rolling out from late April to late May 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new feature, leading to potential misuse or underutilization of the Attach cloud files feature.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/get-started-with-microsoft-365-copilot-chat-5b00a52d-7296-48ee-b938-b95b7209f737, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=481139
Increased Support Requests
Without prior preparation, users may encounter issues or have questions regarding the new feature, resulting in a spike in support requests and increased workload for IT support teams.
- roles: Support Staff, IT Operations
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/get-started-with-microsoft-365-copilot-chat-5b00a52d-7296-48ee-b938-b95b7209f737, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=481139
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-18 | MC Messages | Coming soon to the Web tab in Microsoft 365 Copilot and in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Users will be able to use the Attach cloud files feature to access Microsoft One Drive or Microsoft SharePoint to find and insert cloud files in their prompts. Before this rollout, the Attach cloud files feature opened Windows Explorer.
This message applies to Copilot on the web and Copilot in the Windows desktop app. Users can access this feature with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license or a Microsoft 365 license. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481139. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by mid-April 2025. | Updated April 17, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to the Web tab in Microsoft 365 Copilot and in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Users will be able to use the Attach cloud files feature to access Microsoft One Drive or Microsoft SharePoint to find and insert cloud files in their prompts. Before this rollout, the Attach cloud files feature opened Windows Explorer. This message applies to Copilot on the web and Copilot in the Windows desktop app. Users can access this feature with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license or a Microsoft 365 license. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481139. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late April 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously mid-April). |
| 2025-04-18 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot: Users can insert cloud files in Copilot chat prompts | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot: Users can insert cloud files in Copilot chat prompts |
| 2025-04-18 | MC Last Updated | 03/22/2025 00:33:39 | 2025-04-17T22:14:06Z |
| 2025-04-18 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-04-18 | MC Summary | Users will soon be able to attach cloud files from OneDrive or SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat via the Web tab. This feature will roll out in April 2025 and requires no admin action. Users need a Microsoft 365 Copilot or Microsoft 365 license. Roadmap ID: 481139. | Users will soon be able to attach cloud files from OneDrive or SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat via the Web tab. This feature will roll out in late April 2025 and requires no admin action. Users need a Microsoft 365 Copilot or Microsoft 365 license. Roadmap ID: 481139. |
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