Introducing Copilot in OneDrive: Now Generally Available
Published Sep 27 2024 09:06 AM 6,150 Views
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We’re thrilled to announce that Copilot is now available1 on OneDrive for the web to all our Copilot licensed commercial users2, marking a significant milestone in the way you work with files in OneDrive. Copilot brings the power of AI right into OneDrive to help you work more efficiently and effectively. Let’s take a look at how Copilot can transform the way you work with your files. 

 

What Can You Do with Copilot in OneDrive? 

Copilot isn’t just a tool; it’s a productivity companion that works alongside you, making everyday tasks easier and empowering you to achieve more. Here are some of the exciting ways you can take advantage of Copilot's capabilities: 

 

Generate Summaries for Large Documents 
No more scanning through long documents to find the key points. With Copilot, you can quickly generate a concise summary of a single document or up to 5 files3 at a time, allowing you to easily get insights and focus on what matters most.  

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Compare Differences Between Multiple Documents 
Whether you’re working with contracts, financial reports, or job applications, sometimes all you’re looking for are meaningful differences between files. With Copilot you can now save time by quickly comparing up to 5 files, highlighting the key differences between them in an easy-to-read table view, without even opening these files. 

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Answer Complex Questions Using Files 
Need insights from multiple documents? Copilot can analyze the content of your OneDrive files and answer complex questions by pulling the right information from across your stored data -turning your file storage into a valuable source of knowledge and insight. 

 

Generate Ideas for New Documents 
If you’re stuck and need inspiration, Copilot can help you get started by suggesting outlines, ideas, or even a draft based on the files stored in OneDrive. For example, you can select relevant docs in your OneDrive and ask Copilot to generate drafts of a sales proposal, marketing strategy, or a project plan. 

 

How to Get Started with Copilot in OneDrive 

Getting started with Copilot in OneDrive is easy. Simply hover over a supported file in your OneDrive and click on the Copilot button to choose from a menu of suggested actions or ask your own question. You can also select up to 5 files and click the Copilot button in the command bar to get started. Whether you’re summarizing a report or need an insight from a file, Copilot is just a click away. 

 

If you’re new to Copilot or want to learn more, check out our getting started guide for detailed instructions and tips on how to make the most of this powerful new tool. If you need more answers, visit our FAQs. 

 

A Smarter, More Efficient Future with OneDrive 

With the full availability of Copilot in OneDrive, we’re excited to see how you leverage this AI-powered assistant to transform the way you work. And we have a lot more exciting Copilot features coming your way soon. Start exploring Copilot in OneDrive today and discover how it can help you achieve more! 

 

Join us on October 8th for our exciting OneDrive digital event: AI Innovations for the New Era of Work and Home

 

Please give us your feedback 

We’d love to hear your thoughts—don’t forget to provide feedback directly in Copilot by using thumbs up or thumbs down feature. Your input helps us improve our experience! 

  1. Copilot in OneDrive requires a Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. 
  2. Copilot in OneDrive is currently available on OneDrive for web and for our commercial users only. 
  3. For a list of currently supported file formats, please visit our FAQs. 

 

About the author 

Arjun is a Principal Product Manager on the OneDrive web team. His main focus is to bring the power of AI to files experiences in OneDrive and across other M365 apps. Outside work, he enjoys dining out, traveling, and playing cricket whenever possible. 

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