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.
Change History
April 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Updated
Title
Previous
Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for starter license users
New
Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users
Description
Previous
The Files companion app, part of the Microsoft 365 companion apps suite on the Windows taskbar, now surfaces AI-powered Copilot file prompts for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat starter license. Previously available only to premium Copilot licensees, this update extends contextual file prompts to starter license 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.
New
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.
Modified Date
Previous
2026-03-30T23:00:38.000Z
New
2026-03-31T23:15:47.000Z
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