check before: 2025-10-15
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive
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Online, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Starting October 15, 2025, OneDrive will roll out a floating Copilot button for Microsoft 365 Copilot users, enabling quick access to AI-powered file actions and contextual suggestions. The feature is enabled by default, requires no configuration, and aims to improve efficiency within the OneDrive web interface.
Details:
Updated October 28, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new way to interact with your files in OneDrive: the Copilot floating button. This feature provides quick access to Copilot-powered actions, helping users work more efficiently by surfacing relevant tools and suggestions directly within the OneDrive interface.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out this feature starting October 15, 2025, and full rollout is expected to finish by early November 2025. During the rollout period, some users may not see the floating Copilot button in OneDrive.
Note: This is a gradual rollout, so not all users will see the feature at the same time.
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2025-10-17
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2025-10-28
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User Interface Changes
The introduction of the floating Copilot button may confuse users who are not familiar with the new feature, leading to potential inefficiencies as they adapt to the new interface.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Support
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-copilot-in-onedrive-7fc81e10-e0cf-4da8-af2e-9876a2770e5d
Increased Support Requests
The automatic rollout of the Copilot button may lead to an increase in support requests from users experiencing issues or seeking guidance on how to use the new feature effectively.
- roles: Helpdesk Support, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-copilot-in-onedrive-7fc81e10-e0cf-4da8-af2e-9876a2770e5d
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-10-28 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Summary | OneDrive will introduce a floating Copilot button starting October 15, 2025, providing quick access to AI-powered file actions like summarizing and comparing documents. Enabled by default for eligible users, it streamlines navigation and offers contextual recommendations within the OneDrive web interface. | Starting October 15, 2025, OneDrive will roll out a floating Copilot button for Microsoft 365 Copilot users, enabling quick access to AI-powered file actions and contextual suggestions. The feature is enabled by default, requires no configuration, and aims to improve efficiency within the OneDrive web interface. |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Last Updated | 10/17/2025 00:56:09 | 2025-10-28T19:09:23Z |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're introducing a new way to interact with your files in OneDrive: the Copilot floating button. This feature provides quick access to Copilot-powered actions, helping users work more efficiently by surfacing relevant tools and suggestions directly within the OneDrive interface. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out this feature starting October 15, 2005, and full rollout is expected to finish by early November 2025. During the rollout period, some users may not see the floating Copilot button in OneDrive. Note: This is a gradual rollout, so not all users will see the feature at the same time. | Updated October 28, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing a new way to interact with your files in OneDrive: the Copilot floating button. This feature provides quick access to Copilot-powered actions, helping users work more efficiently by surfacing relevant tools and suggestions directly within the OneDrive interface. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out this feature starting October 15, 2025, and full rollout is expected to finish by early November 2025. During the rollout period, some users may not see the floating Copilot button in OneDrive. Note: This is a gradual rollout, so not all users will see the feature at the same time. |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Title | Microsoft OneDrive: floating Copilot button simplifies Copilot discovery | (Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: floating Copilot button simplifies Copilot discovery |
| 2025-10-28 | MC How Affect | Who is affected: All Microsoft 365 tenants with Copilot-eligible users using OneDrive for Business.
What will happen: A new floating Copilot button will appear in the OneDrive web interface. Users can ask questions about files, summarize documents, or compare content directly from OneDrive. The button will offer contextual recommendations based on selected files. Navigation is streamlined by surfacing relevant Copilot tools without needing to search through menus. The feature is enabled by default for eligible users. | Who is affected: The floating Copilot button will automatically appear for any user who has a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
What will happen: A new floating Copilot button will appear in the OneDrive web interface. Users can ask questions about files, summarize documents, or compare content directly from OneDrive. The button will offer contextual recommendations based on selected files. Navigation is streamlined by surfacing relevant Copilot tools without needing to search through menus. The feature is enabled by default for eligible users. |
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