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Copilot actions are available for OneDrive files in File Explorer
For many of us, our digital lives are organized within the familiar folders and files of OneDrive. Whether it’s cherished family photos, important school assignments, or household documents, OneDrive keeps your files accessible, safe, and organized. And with Copilot, we have brought new ways for you to get information quickly. Now, we are bringing Copilot for OneDrive files to File Explorer and the OneDrive Activity Center—a new way to make working with your files easier, smarter, and more efficient on your Windows PC.
How can you use Copilot for your files?
Users can access Copilot features for their files from OneDrive Activity Center
We are bringing the power of AI directly into your daily file management experience. With just a few clicks, Copilot can help you summarize lengthy documents, generate an FAQ, compare files, or answer questions about your file.
To get started, make sure your files are saved in OneDrive and that you’re signed in with your Microsoft 365 Personal or Family account.
File Explorer: simply open File Explorer on your Windows device. When you select a file* stored in OneDrive, right click and hover over OneDrive in the context menu- you’ll notice a new set of Copilot options.
OneDrive Activity Center: open the OneDrive Activity Center (OneDrive icon in your taskbar or notification area) and find the file*. Click on More options to access the Copilot actions you can perform on the file.
Who can use these features?
To access these features, you’ll need a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family account, and your files must be stored in OneDrive to access OneDrive features. They are now available to subscribers, so you can try them today!
What can Copilot do with my files?
- Summarize: generate a concise, easy-to-understand summary of a document’s content. Perfect for when you need a quick refresher or want to decide which file to review in detail.
- Create an FAQ: puts together a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” related to your document.
- Ask a question: have a specific question? Just ask Copilot and it will return the answer from your file.
- Compare files (File Explorer only): creates a concise table highlighting differences between multiple files (up to 5).
Tips for Maximizing Your Copilot Experience
- Keep files in OneDrive. If your files are stored locally or on another service, you can move them to OneDrive for the best experience.
- Stay signed in. Use your Microsoft 365 Personal or Family account to unlock all Copilot features. If you see Copilot options missing, check your account status and subscription.
- Try different file types. Copilot actions work with different file types*.
- Give feedback. We’re always working to improve Copilot. Use the built-in feedback tools to let us know what works well and what you’d like to see in the future.
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* Supported file types include Microsoft 365 documents (DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLSX, FLUID, LOOP), Universal formats (PDF, TXT, RTF), Web files (HTM, HTML), and OpenDocument formats (ODT, ODP). Photos and videos are not supported at this time.
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