check before: 2025-07-31
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Windows
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Copilot Chat now includes File Type and People filters in the CIQ Menu File Tab to improve search refinement, rolling out worldwide by early September 2025. No admin action is needed; users can quickly find relevant files using these new filters. This update is a duplicate of MC1048631.
Details:
Updated September 4, 2025: Following further review, this item has been identified as a duplicate of MC1048631. Please refer to that record for additional information. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out by early September 2025 (previously late August).
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Created:
2025-07-03
updated:
2025-09-05
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Direct effects for Operations**
Search Efficiency
Without preparation, users may struggle to adapt to the new filters, leading to confusion and decreased productivity during the transition period.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=481136
User Training Needs
The introduction of new filters may necessitate additional training for users to effectively utilize the new features, which could lead to temporary disruptions in workflow if not addressed.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=481136
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-05 | MC Last Updated | 09/03/2025 23:16:44 | 2025-09-04T22:09:45Z |
| 2025-09-05 | MC Messages | Updated September 3, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out by early September 2025 (previously late August). | Updated September 4, 2025: Following further review, this item has been identified as a duplicate of MC1048631. Please refer to that record for additional information. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out by early September 2025 (previously late August). |
| 2025-09-05 | MC End Time | 10/13/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-09-11T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-09-05 | MC Summary | Copilot Chat's CIQ Menu File Tab now includes File Type and People filters for faster, more efficient file searches. The update will roll out worldwide starting early September 2025, requiring no admin action and improving user productivity by simplifying file refinement. | Copilot Chat now includes File Type and People filters in the CIQ Menu File Tab to improve search refinement, rolling out worldwide by early September 2025. No admin action is needed; users can quickly find relevant files using these new filters. This update is a duplicate of MC1048631. |
| 2025-09-04 | MC Last Updated | 07/31/2025 15:24:28 | 2025-09-03T23:16:44Z |
| 2025-09-04 | MC Messages | Updated July 31, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out by late August 2025 (previously late July). | Updated September 3, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out by early September 2025 (previously late August). |
| 2025-09-04 | MC End Time | 10/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-10-13T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-09-04 | MC Summary | Copilot Chat's CIQ Menu File Tab now includes File Type and People filters for faster, more precise file searches. The feature rollout begins late August 2025, requires no admin action, and aims to improve user productivity by simplifying file location. | Copilot Chat's CIQ Menu File Tab now includes File Type and People filters for faster, more efficient file searches. The update will roll out worldwide starting early September 2025, requiring no admin action and improving user productivity by simplifying file refinement. |
| 2025-08-01 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-08-01 | MC Summary | Copilot Chat now offers improved search refinement in the CIQ Menu File Tab with File Type Filters and People Refiners, enhancing file search efficiency. The rollout is expected to complete by late July 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users is recommended. | Copilot Chat's CIQ Menu File Tab now includes File Type and People filters for faster, more precise file searches. The feature rollout begins late August 2025, requires no admin action, and aims to improve user productivity by simplifying file location. |
| 2025-08-01 | MC Last Updated | 07/03/2025 00:41:52 | 2025-07-31T15:24:28Z |
| 2025-08-01 | MC Messages | Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout has begun and is expected to complete by late July 2025. | Updated July 31, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out by late August 2025 (previously late July). |
| 2025-08-01 | MC Title | Copilot Chat now offers better Search Refinement on CIQ Menu File Tab | (Updated) Copilot Chat now offers better Search Refinement on CIQ Menu File Tab |
| 2025-08-01 | MC End Time | 09/15/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-10-06T09:00:00Z |
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