Copilot can now help Microsoft 365 subscribers get more out of their OneDrive files on Windows
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. Want to learn about what’s new across OneDrive? Join our digital event on October 8th. To RSVP and get more information, click here. * 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.Copilot + OneDrive: Intelligence in Every Click, Inspiration in Every Memory
Every day, we create and share more content than we can manage. From documents, images, meeting recordings, design drafts, spreadsheets, and photos that capture our lives. The real challenge isn’t just finding these files but turning them into momentum. That’s why OneDrive is designed to eliminate busy work, highlight what matters, and have your files work for you.
Markdown-Dateien (.md) in Copilot for OneDrive / Graph Data Connect
Hi everyone, I’m currently exploring the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot with OneDrive as a personal and team knowledge base. However, I noticed that Markdown (.md) files are not being indexed or recognized by Copilot — even when OneDrive access is granted and the files are fully visible in Microsoft Search. Markdown is widely used for technical and structured documentation (for example, meeting notes, system specs, and transcriptions), and many of us store these files directly in OneDrive or SharePoint. It would be extremely useful if Copilot could read and summarize Markdown files just like it does with Word, PDF, or plain-text files. My questions are: Is there currently any way to make Copilot index Markdown files, perhaps via Microsoft Graph or the Admin Center (for example, MIME-type mapping or content connectors)? If not, is support for Markdown planned for Copilot in OneDrive or Graph Data Connect? Context: I maintain an internal knowledge base of project documentation and transcripts in Markdown stored in OneDrive. I’d like to use Copilot to query, summarize, and cross-reference this content directly, without having to convert the files to .docx or .pdf. Any insights, workarounds, or roadmap hints would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help and for all the great work you’re doing to make Copilot more versatile. Best regards, Nick Suggested tags: Copilot, OneDrive, Microsoft 365, Graph Data Connect, Markdown
Copilot on Android
When attempting to open a password protected xlsm file through Copilot on my Android phone the file is disabled. When I open the file through the Onedrive app it opens properly in Copilot. The file is stored in Onedrive, not in the vault. Is it because the file is an xlsm file or because it is password protected?
Creating Work Instructions/Process from a video with Copilot
I'm looking to document a process in the most efficient way possible. Has anyone been able to use Copilot to interpret a video from Teams or a screen recording and have it create accurate work instructions? Would like to save time and avoid manually typing work instructions by potentially using Copilot to speed up this process. Any tutorials would be much appreciated.
We need help solving a critical integration gap between Microsoft 365 Copilot and Salesforce.
The challenge: We want Copilot to access Salesforce data (including custom objects) while honoring each user’s Salesforce permissions—profiles, field‑level security, and sharing rules. Current out‑of‑box connectors don’t support this. Using an all‑access integration account is a compliance risk. Why it matters: Copilot is only valuable if answers are both accurate and secure. If a user sees data in Copilot they shouldn’t in Salesforce, that’s a governance nightmare. What we’re looking for: ✅ Support for custom objects & fields ✅ Enforcement of Salesforce profiles, FLS, and sharing ✅ Delegated user authentication (Entra ID ↔ Salesforce) ✅ Works with Microsoft 365 Copilot grounding Questions: - Has anyone implemented this successfully? - Is there a Microsoft or Salesforce roadmap for delegated auth in Copilot connectors? - Do you know a partner or expert who can build this securely? Let’s make Copilot + Salesforce both powerful and compliant.NOW ON DEMAND| OneDrive Office Hours | September 2025
Join the OneDrive product team live each month on our monthly OneDrive Customer Office Hours to hear what's top of mind, get insights into roadmap updates, and dig into a special topic. Each call includes live Q&A where you'll have a chance to ask the OneDrive product team any question about OneDrive - The home of your files.
Copilot Agent - assigning permissions to apps like Outlook and OneDrive
I'm trying to create an agent to do the following: - Automate the process of creating an email addressed to XXX - Attach the most recent file from OneDrive without renaming the file. - Prompt the user for a subject line before sending the email. - Only send the email after the subject line is provided by the user. - Launch the agent when the user enters the prompt 'XXX" - Ensure the attachment is not renamed during the process Copilot will create the agent, but does not send the email. Copilot tells me that the agent may not have access to Outlook to send the email. How do I assign permissions to a Copilot agent? All my searching over the last two hours has left me with no solution. Any assistance is appreciated. Thank you!
4 hrs 30 min on Copilot 365, 5 min on ChatGPT
I spent 4 hours and 30 minutes on Copil 365 to have it organize files and folders, sort documents, and convert them to PDF. It could not write the script. ChatGPT completed the task in under 5 minutes. Goodbye copilot365 & copilot. You were amazing-NOT! P.S. On top of that, it crashed at least twice.
