check before: 2025-09-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive, Windows
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot AI Actions will be integrated into Windows File Explorer for OneDrive files, allowing users to summarize documents and generate FAQs via a context menu. This feature requires a Copilot license, rolls out from late September 2025 to March 2026, and needs no admin setup.
Details:
[Introduction:]
We're bringing the power of Microsoft Copilot AI Actions directly into your daily file management experience in Windows. This update enables users to interact with Copilot AI Actions in File Explorer to summarize documents and generate frequently asked questions about OneDrive files-streamlining productivity and enhancing file insights.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in late September 2025 and is expected to complete by late March 2026.
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Created:
2025-11-19
updated:
2025-11-19
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new AI Actions feature, leading to potential misuse or underutilization of the tool.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-copilot-in-onedrive-7fc81e10-e0cf-4da8-af2e-9876a2770e5d
Increased Support Requests
Without proper preparation and communication, the introduction of AI Actions may lead to an increase in support requests from users seeking assistance on how to use the new features.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-copilot-in-onedrive-7fc81e10-e0cf-4da8-af2e-9876a2770e5d
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explanation for non-techies**
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