check before: 2025-02-15
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. This feature will roll out from late June to early July 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and documentation updated.
Details:
Updated June 5, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon.
Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2025 (previously early June) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously late June).
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Created:
2025-01-07
updated:
2025-06-06
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Copilot will introduce a feature between late June and early July 2025, allowing users to attach folders from SharePoint and OneDrive to prompts using a paperclip icon, leveraging Context IQ AI tools for enhanced data integration without requiring IT administrator actions.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience with Copilot
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new ability to attach SharePoint and OneDrive folders, leading to inefficient use of the Copilot feature.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/using-context-iq-to-refer-to-specific-files-people-and-more-in-microsoft-365-copilot-272ac2c1-c5f7-49c9-8a42-2a8a87846fa0, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=413109
Documentation and Training Needs
Without prior preparation, existing documentation may be outdated, leading to a lack of guidance for users on how to effectively utilize the new feature, which could hinder productivity.
- roles: Training Coordinators, Documentation Specialists
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/using-context-iq-to-refer-to-specific-files-people-and-more-in-microsoft-365-copilot-272ac2c1-c5f7-49c9-8a42-2a8a87846fa0, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=413109
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-06-06 | MC Messages | Updated May 20, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 (previously late May) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously early June). | Updated June 5, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2025 (previously early June) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously late June). |
| 2025-06-06 | MC Last Updated | 05/20/2025 18:03:31 | 2025-06-05T18:49:23Z |
| 2025-06-06 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. This feature will roll out from early June to late June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about this update. A Copilot license is necessary. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. This feature will roll out from late June to early July 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and documentation updated. |
| 2025-05-21 | MC Last Updated | 05/01/2025 23:36:51 | 2025-05-20T18:03:31Z |
| 2025-05-21 | MC Messages | Updated May 1, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by early June 2025 (previously mid-May). | Updated May 20, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 (previously late May) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously early June). |
| 2025-05-21 | MC End Time | 07/14/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-08-25T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-05-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. This feature will roll out from late May 2025 to early June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and documentation updated. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. This feature will roll out from early June to late June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about this update. A Copilot license is necessary. |
| 2025-05-02 | MC Messages | Updated April 8, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2025 (previously late April). | Updated May 1, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by early June 2025 (previously mid-May). |
| 2025-05-02 | MC Last Updated | 04/08/2025 21:14:44 | 2025-05-01T23:36:51Z |
| 2025-05-02 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. The rollout starts early May 2025 and completes by mid-May 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about this update. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. This feature will roll out from late May 2025 to early June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and documentation updated. |
| 2025-04-09 | MC Last Updated | 03/24/2025 17:40:15 | 2025-04-08T21:14:44Z |
| 2025-04-09 | MC Messages | Updated March 24, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously mid-March) and expect to complete by early April 2025 (previously late March) | Updated April 8, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2025 (previously late April). |
| 2025-04-09 | MC End Time | 06/27/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-07-14T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-04-09 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. The rollout starts late March 2025 and completes by early April 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about this update. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. The rollout starts early May 2025 and completes by mid-May 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about this update. |
| 2025-03-25 | MC Messages | Updated February 28, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late February) | Updated March 24, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously mid-March) and expect to complete by early April 2025 (previously late March) |
| 2025-03-25 | MC Last Updated | 02/28/2025 18:40:36 | 2025-03-24T17:40:15Z |
| 2025-03-25 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. The rollout starts mid-March 2025 and completes by late March 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified. A Copilot license is necessary. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. The rollout starts late March 2025 and completes by early April 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about this update. |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Messages | Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon.
Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025. | Updated February 28, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot: When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to use CIQ to select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders using the existing Attach cloud files icon. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from Microsoft that allows users to search for, select, and insert relevant enterprise or personal data directly into their prompts or conversations. This capability helps users to "ground" or anchor their prompts in specific, contextually relevant data, making responses more accurate, specific, and useful. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413109. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late February) |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders when writing prompts | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders when writing prompts |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Last Updated | 01/07/2025 01:18:28 | 2025-02-28T18:40:36Z |
| 2025-03-01 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts, using Context IQ. This feature, requiring a Copilot license, will roll out worldwide from mid to late February 2025 and will be available by default with no tenant admin impact. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the "Attach cloud files" icon. The rollout starts mid-March 2025 and completes by late March 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified. A Copilot license is necessary. |
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