check before: 2025-11-15
Product:
Copilot, OneDrive, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the OneDrive and SharePoint file previewer, replacing the command bar button. It provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts for paid Copilot license users. Rollout begins mid-November 2025, excluding GCC, GCCH, and DoD customers.
Details:
Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. We will not be rolling out this feature to GCC, GCCH and DoD customers at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
[Introduction]
We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by end of February 2026 (previously December 2025).
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General Availability
Created:
2025-11-04
updated:
2025-12-18
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summary for non-techies**
The new Copilot button in OneDrive and SharePoint provides instant access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts directly from the file previewer, available to users with a paid Copilot license, and will roll out from mid-November 2025 to February 2026, excluding certain government customers.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Change
The removal of the previous Copilot command in the command bar may confuse users who are accustomed to the old interface, leading to potential frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=513432
Access to Features
Users without a paid Copilot license will not have access to the new features provided by the Copilot button, potentially leading to dissatisfaction and a feeling of exclusion among users.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=513432
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-12-18 | MC Last Updated | 11/22/2025 00:26:00 | 2025-12-13T00:00:29Z |
| 2025-12-18 | MC Messages | Updated November 21, 2025: We will not be rolling out this feature to GCC, GCCH and DoD customers at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
[Introduction] We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by December 2025. | Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. We will not be rolling out this feature to GCC, GCCH and DoD customers at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
[Introduction] We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by end of February 2026 (previously December 2025). |
| 2025-12-18 | MC End Time | 12/31/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-03-31T10:00:00Z |
| 2025-12-18 | MC Summary | A new Copilot button will appear at the bottom-right of the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint, replacing the command bar button. It offers Copilot chat and contextual prompts for paid Copilot license users. Rollout starts mid-November 2025, completing by December 2025. No admin changes needed. | A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the OneDrive and SharePoint file previewer, replacing the command bar button. It provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts for paid Copilot license users. Rollout begins mid-November 2025, excluding GCC, GCCH, and DoD customers. |
| 2025-11-22 | MC Messages | Updated November 12, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by December 2025. | Updated November 21, 2025: We will not be rolling out this feature to GCC, GCCH and DoD customers at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
[Introduction] We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by December 2025. |
| 2025-11-22 | MC Last Updated | 11/12/2025 19:42:07 | 2025-11-22T00:26:00Z |
| 2025-11-12 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Summary | A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the OneDrive and SharePoint file previewer, replacing the command bar button. It offers Copilot chat and contextual prompts, is enabled by default, requires no admin changes, and will roll out from mid-November to December 2025. | A new Copilot button will appear at the bottom-right of the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint, replacing the command bar button. It offers Copilot chat and contextual prompts for paid Copilot license users. Rollout starts mid-November 2025, completing by December 2025. No admin changes needed. |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Last Updated | 11/10/2025 17:27:02 | 2025-11-12T19:42:07Z |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by December 2025. | Updated November 12, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by December 2025. |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Title | New Copilot button in file previewer for OneDrive and SharePoint | (Updated) New Copilot button in file previewer for OneDrive and SharePoint |
| 2025-11-12 | MC How Affect | Who is affected:
Users in GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments who preview files in OneDrive or SharePoint. What will happen: A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the file previewer. This button provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts based on the file type. The previous Copilot command in the command bar will be removed. No changes to admin policies or settings are required. The feature is enabled by default. | Who is affected:
Users who preview files in OneDrive or SharePoint. What will happen: A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the file previewer. This button provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts based on the file type. The previous Copilot command in the command bar will be removed. No changes to admin policies or settings are required. This feature is enabled for users with the paid Copilot license add-on. |
| 2025-11-10 | MC Last Updated | 11/04/2025 01:52:08 | 2025-11-10T17:27:02Z |
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