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RM548641 - Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Files in Copilot Chat

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Summary

Currently, clicking on cited content in Copilot opens files outside of Copilot. With this new feature, content can be opened directly in Copilot Chat to make viewing documents more streamlined alongside chat. This change is not available on the Microsfot 365 Copilot mobile app or when using Copilot in Edge, Copilot in Excel, Copilot in Word, and Copilot PowerPoint.

Roadmap ID

548641

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Last Updated

May 21, 2026

Published Jan 30, 2026

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Status

Launched

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop
Mac
Web

Service

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Tag

Launched
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

Currently, clicking on cited content in Copilot opens files outside of Copilot. With this new feature, content can be opened directly in Copilot Chat to make viewing documents more streamlined alongside chat. This change is not available on the Microsfot 365 Copilot mobile app or when using Copilot in Edge, Copilot in Excel, Copilot in Word, and Copilot PowerPoint.

GA date: May CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Apr 30, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. May 21, 2026 · 11:15 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Body

  2. Apr 30, 2026 · 11:30 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version

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