Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users
Copilot Chat users now have access to AI-powered file prompts in the Files companion app on Windows taskbar, enabling intelligent file discovery and actions. Previously restricted to Microsoft 365 Copilot licensees, this expands functionality at no additional cost to Chat users.
Key dates
- — rollout (Status: In development; general availability timeline not specified)
Microsoft's 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.