(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: floating Copilot button simplifies Copilot discovery

Message Center ID: MC1173929
Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Stay Informed
New feature User impact Admin impact
October 2025 November 2025

Summary

Starting October 15, 2025, OneDrive will roll out a floating Copilot button for Microsoft 365 Copilot users, enabling quick access to AI-powered file actions and contextual suggestions. The feature is enabled by default, requires no configuration, and aims to improve efficiency within the OneDrive web interface.

Details

Updated October 28, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new way to interact with your files in OneDrive: the Copilot floating button. This feature provides quick access to Copilot-powered actions, helping users work more efficiently by surfacing relevant tools and suggestions directly within the OneDrive interface.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out this feature starting October 15, 2025, and full rollout is expected to finish by early November 2025. During the rollout period, some users may not see the floating Copilot button in OneDrive.

Note: This is a gradual rollout, so not all users will see the feature at the same time.

[How this affects your organization:]
  • Who is affected: The floating Copilot button will automatically appear for any user who has a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • What will happen:
    • A new floating Copilot button will appear in the OneDrive web interface.
    • Users can ask questions about files, summarize documents, or compare content directly from OneDrive.
    • The button will offer contextual recommendations based on selected files.
    • Navigation is streamlined by surfacing relevant Copilot tools without needing to search through menus.
    • The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
[What you can do to prepare:]
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk and support teams.
  • Drive internal awareness of the new Copilot experience in OneDrive.
  • No configuration changes are required unless you wish to disable Copilot features for specific users.

Learn more: Get started with Copilot in OneDrive | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

Change History

October 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM Updated
Title
Previous
Microsoft OneDrive: floating Copilot button simplifies Copilot discovery
New
(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: floating Copilot button simplifies Copilot discovery
Summary
Previous
OneDrive will introduce a floating Copilot button starting October 15, 2025, providing quick access to AI-powered file actions like summarizing and comparing documents. Enabled by default for eligible users, it streamlines navigation and offers contextual recommendations within the OneDrive web interface.
New
Starting October 15, 2025, OneDrive will roll out a floating Copilot button for Microsoft 365 Copilot users, enabling quick access to AI-powered file actions and contextual suggestions. The feature is enabled by default, requires no configuration, and aims to improve efficiency within the OneDrive web interface.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-10-16T22:56:09.547Z
New
2025-10-28T18:09:23.323Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact,Admin impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact,Admin impact
Body Content
Previous

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new way to interact with your files in OneDrive: the Copilot floating button. This feature provides quick access to Copilot-powered actions, helping users work more efficiently by surfacing relevant tools and suggestions directly within the OneDrive interface.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out this feature starting October 15, 2005, and full rollout is expected to finish by early November 2025. During the rollout period, some users may not see the floating Copilot button in OneDrive.

Note: This is a gradual rollout, so not all users will see the feature at the same time.

[How this affects your organization:]
  • Who is affected: All Microsoft 365 tenants with Copilot-eligible users using OneDrive for Business.
  • What will happen:
    • A new floating Copilot button will appear in the OneDrive web interface.
    • Users can ask questions about files, summarize documents, or compare content directly from OneDrive.
    • The button will offer contextual recommendations based on selected files.
    • Navigation is streamlined by surfacing relevant Copilot tools without needing to search through menus.
    • The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
[What you can do to prepare:]
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk and support teams.
  • Drive internal awareness of the new Copilot experience in OneDrive.
  • No configuration changes are required unless you wish to disable Copilot features for specific users.

Learn more: Get started with Copilot in OneDrive | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated October 28, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new way to interact with your files in OneDrive: the Copilot floating button. This feature provides quick access to Copilot-powered actions, helping users work more efficiently by surfacing relevant tools and suggestions directly within the OneDrive interface.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out this feature starting October 15, 2025, and full rollout is expected to finish by early November 2025. During the rollout period, some users may not see the floating Copilot button in OneDrive.

Note: This is a gradual rollout, so not all users will see the feature at the same time.

[How this affects your organization:]
  • Who is affected: The floating Copilot button will automatically appear for any user who has a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • What will happen:
    • A new floating Copilot button will appear in the OneDrive web interface.
    • Users can ask questions about files, summarize documents, or compare content directly from OneDrive.
    • The button will offer contextual recommendations based on selected files.
    • Navigation is streamlined by surfacing relevant Copilot tools without needing to search through menus.
    • The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
[What you can do to prepare:]
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk and support teams.
  • Drive internal awareness of the new Copilot experience in OneDrive.
  • No configuration changes are required unless you wish to disable Copilot features for specific users.

Learn more: Get started with Copilot in OneDrive | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

Never Miss a Microsoft 365 Update

Join thousands of IT professionals who rely on DeltaPulse for real-time Microsoft 365 change intelligence, automated notifications, and community insights.