(Updated) Copilot Chat now offers better Search Refinement on CIQ Menu File Tab

Message Center ID: MC1108139
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
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August 2025 September 2025
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Summary

Copilot Chat now includes File Type and People filters in the CIQ Menu File Tab to improve search refinement, rolling out worldwide by early September 2025. No admin action is needed; users can quickly find relevant files using these new filters. This update is a duplicate of MC1048631.

Details

Updated September 4, 2025: Following further review, this item has been identified as a duplicate of MC1048631. Please refer to that record for additional information. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out by early September 2025 (previously late August).

[How this will affect your organization:]

Users will now be able to refine their file searches more efficiently within the Files tab of the CIQ menu using two new filters:

  • File Type Filters to narrow results by document type
  • People Refiners to filter files by collaborators or owners

These enhancements are designed to help users quickly locate relevant files, improving productivity and reducing time spent searching.

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required. This feature will be enabled by default for all users. You may consider notifying your users about this update to help them take advantage of the new filters.

Related Roadmap Items

Change History

September 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Copilot Chat's CIQ Menu File Tab now includes File Type and People filters for faster, more efficient file searches. The update will roll out worldwide starting early September 2025, requiring no admin action and improving user productivity by simplifying file refinement.
New
Copilot Chat now includes File Type and People filters in the CIQ Menu File Tab to improve search refinement, rolling out worldwide by early September 2025. No admin action is needed; users can quickly find relevant files using these new filters. This update is a duplicate of MC1048631.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-09-03T21:16:44.723Z
New
2025-09-04T20:09:45.870Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated September 3, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out by early September 2025 (previously late August).

[How this will affect your organization:]

Users will now be able to refine their file searches more efficiently within the Files tab of the CIQ menu using two new filters:

  • File Type Filters to narrow results by document type
  • People Refiners to filter files by collaborators or owners

These enhancements are designed to help users quickly locate relevant files, improving productivity and reducing time spent searching.

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required. This feature will be enabled by default for all users. You may consider notifying your users about this update to help them take advantage of the new filters.

New

Updated September 4, 2025: Following further review, this item has been identified as a duplicate of MC1048631. Please refer to that record for additional information. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out by early September 2025 (previously late August).

[How this will affect your organization:]

Users will now be able to refine their file searches more efficiently within the Files tab of the CIQ menu using two new filters:

  • File Type Filters to narrow results by document type
  • People Refiners to filter files by collaborators or owners

These enhancements are designed to help users quickly locate relevant files, improving productivity and reducing time spent searching.

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required. This feature will be enabled by default for all users. You may consider notifying your users about this update to help them take advantage of the new filters.

July 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM Updated
Title
Previous
Copilot Chat now offers better Search Refinement on CIQ Menu File Tab
New
(Updated) Copilot Chat now offers better Search Refinement on CIQ Menu File Tab
Summary
Previous
Copilot Chat now offers improved search refinement in the CIQ Menu File Tab with File Type Filters and People Refiners, enhancing file search efficiency. The rollout is expected to complete by late July 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users is recommended.
New
Copilot Chat's CIQ Menu File Tab now includes File Type and People filters for faster, more precise file searches. The feature rollout begins late August 2025, requires no admin action, and aims to improve user productivity by simplifying file location.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-07-02T22:41:52.380Z
New
2025-07-31T13:24:28.493Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact
Body Content
Previous

Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout has begun and is expected to complete by late July 2025.

[How this will affect your organization:]

Users will now be able to refine their file searches more efficiently within the Files tab of the CIQ menu using two new filters:

  • File Type Filters to narrow results by document type
  • People Refiners to filter files by collaborators or owners

These enhancements are designed to help users quickly locate relevant files, improving productivity and reducing time spent searching.

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required. This feature will be enabled by default for all users. You may consider notifying your users about this update to help them take advantage of the new filters.

New

Updated July 31, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out by late August 2025 (previously late July).

[How this will affect your organization:]

Users will now be able to refine their file searches more efficiently within the Files tab of the CIQ menu using two new filters:

  • File Type Filters to narrow results by document type
  • People Refiners to filter files by collaborators or owners

These enhancements are designed to help users quickly locate relevant files, improving productivity and reducing time spent searching.

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required. This feature will be enabled by default for all users. You may consider notifying your users about this update to help them take advantage of the new filters.

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