MC1182707 - New Copilot button in file previewer for OneDrive and SharePoint

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).

How this affects your organization:

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.

What you can do to prepare:

• No action is required at this time.
• Communicate this change to helpdesk or support staff.
• Update internal documentation to reflect the new location of the Copilot button.

Compliance considerations:

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.