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RM558595 - Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users

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Roadmap ID

558595

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Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Last Updated

Mar 31, 2026

Published Mar 30, 2026

Platforms

Desktop

Service

Microsoft 365

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Summary

The Files companion app, part of the Microsoft 365 companion apps suite on the Windows taskbar, now surfaces AI-powered Copilot file prompts for Copilot Chat users. Previously available only to Microsoft 365 Copilot licensees, this update extends contextual file prompts to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat users, enabling them to discover and interact with relevant files through intelligent suggestions. Users can find their most relevant files faster and take action on them directly from the Files app.

Description

The Files companion app, part of the Microsoft 365 companion apps suite on the Windows taskbar, now surfaces AI-powered Copilot file prompts for Copilot Chat users. Previously available only to Microsoft 365 Copilot licensees, this update extends contextual file prompts to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat users, enabling them to discover and interact with relevant files through intelligent suggestions. Users can find their most relevant files faster and take action on them directly from the Files app.

GA date: May CY2026