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The "Reference a file" feature not working as documented
In Word, and based on the help documentation, I'm supposed to see the "Your computer" and "Online" tabs but I don't see them when I choose "Reference a file". I also see this in Outlook. I see only t...
- Hi mjudi,
Copilot can only use files which are stored "in scope of the platform". For example SharePoint Online (and OneDrive). Depending on the application from which you start the prompt it will show the last 3 or 10 accessed items.
To use another file you need to paste the full path after the "/".
Thanks. I actually opened a case already, but they told me the same about indexing.
Some files we've tested are stored on Sharepoint for several months, but still not findable. We face this problem on two different tenants. It also doesn't matter if they are MS office files, PDFs or anything else.
After indexing one SP site and waiting for two weeks, it still didn't work with the files in there.
Some files we've tested are stored on Sharepoint for several months, but still not findable. We face this problem on two different tenants. It also doesn't matter if they are MS office files, PDFs or anything else.
After indexing one SP site and waiting for two weeks, it still didn't work with the files in there.
sgideon mjudi MichelvanVliet paulskully mjudi washingtonbr
Today, with the Office version Microsoft® Word for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2405 Build 16.0.17628.20006) 64 Bit, the referencing of files within Powerpoint works for me (personal). You can try the example here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/empower-workforce-copilot-sales/3-create-sales-presentation
Referencing only works if the effective link is used. A selection of files does not appear when entering "/".
But it's great that it now works at least like this. Thank you Microsoft.
