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MC1182707 - New Copilot button in file previewer for OneDrive and SharePoint
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What changed since this version
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, GCC, GCC High, and DoD)(Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by end of February 2026 (previously December 2025.2025).
How this affects your organization:
Who is affected:
- Users
in GCC, GCC High, and DoD environmentswho 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.
TheThis feature is enabledby defaultfor 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.
Snapshot from Nov 4, 2025
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.
How this affects your organization:
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.
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.