(Updated) New Copilot button in file previewer for OneDrive and SharePoint

Message Center ID: MC1182707
SharePoint Online Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
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November 2025 December 2025 January 2026 February 2026
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Summary

A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the OneDrive and SharePoint file previewer, replacing the command bar button. It provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts for paid Copilot license users. Rollout begins mid-November 2025, excluding GCC, GCCH, and DoD customers.

Details

Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. We will not be rolling out this feature to GCC, GCCH and DoD customers at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

[Introduction]

We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by end of February 2026 (previously December 2025).

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Users who preview files in OneDrive or SharePoint.

What will happen:

  • A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the file previewer.
  • user settings
  • This button provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts based on the file type.
  • The previous Copilot command in the command bar will be removed.
  • No changes to admin policies or settings are required.
  • This feature is enabled for users with the paid Copilot license add-on.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is required at this time.
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk or support staff.
  • Update internal documentation to reflect the new location of the Copilot button.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

Related Roadmap Items

Change History

December 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM Updated
Summary
Previous
A new Copilot button will appear at the bottom-right of the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint, replacing the command bar button. It offers Copilot chat and contextual prompts for paid Copilot license users. Rollout starts mid-November 2025, completing by December 2025. No admin changes needed.
New
A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the OneDrive and SharePoint file previewer, replacing the command bar button. It provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts for paid Copilot license users. Rollout begins mid-November 2025, excluding GCC, GCCH, and DoD customers.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-11-21T23:26:00.260Z
New
2025-12-12T23:00:29.933Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated November 21, 2025: We will not be rolling out this feature to GCC, GCCH and DoD customers at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

[Introduction]

We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by December 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Users who preview files in OneDrive or SharePoint.

What will happen:

  • A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the file previewer.
  • user settings
  • This button provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts based on the file type.
  • The previous Copilot command in the command bar will be removed.
  • No changes to admin policies or settings are required.
  • This feature is enabled for users with the paid Copilot license add-on.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is required at this time.
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk or support staff.
  • Update internal documentation to reflect the new location of the Copilot button.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

New

Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. We will not be rolling out this feature to GCC, GCCH and DoD customers at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

[Introduction]

We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by end of February 2026 (previously December 2025).

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Users who preview files in OneDrive or SharePoint.

What will happen:

  • A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the file previewer.
  • user settings
  • This button provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts based on the file type.
  • The previous Copilot command in the command bar will be removed.
  • No changes to admin policies or settings are required.
  • This feature is enabled for users with the paid Copilot license add-on.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is required at this time.
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk or support staff.
  • Update internal documentation to reflect the new location of the Copilot button.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

November 22, 2025 at 12:31 AM Updated
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-11-12T18:42:07.553Z
New
2025-11-21T23:26:00.260Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated November 12, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by December 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Users who preview files in OneDrive or SharePoint.

What will happen:

  • A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the file previewer.
  • user settings
  • This button provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts based on the file type.
  • The previous Copilot command in the command bar will be removed.
  • No changes to admin policies or settings are required.
  • This feature is enabled for users with the paid Copilot license add-on.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is required at this time.
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk or support staff.
  • Update internal documentation to reflect the new location of the Copilot button.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

New

Updated November 21, 2025: We will not be rolling out this feature to GCC, GCCH and DoD customers at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

[Introduction]

We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by December 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Users who preview files in OneDrive or SharePoint.

What will happen:

  • A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the file previewer.
  • user settings
  • This button provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts based on the file type.
  • The previous Copilot command in the command bar will be removed.
  • No changes to admin policies or settings are required.
  • This feature is enabled for users with the paid Copilot license add-on.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is required at this time.
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk or support staff.
  • Update internal documentation to reflect the new location of the Copilot button.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM Updated
Title
Previous
New Copilot button in file previewer for OneDrive and SharePoint
New
(Updated) New Copilot button in file previewer for OneDrive and SharePoint
Summary
Previous
A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the OneDrive and SharePoint file previewer, replacing the command bar button. It offers Copilot chat and contextual prompts, is enabled by default, requires no admin changes, and will roll out from mid-November to December 2025.
New
A new Copilot button will appear at the bottom-right of the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint, replacing the command bar button. It offers Copilot chat and contextual prompts for paid Copilot license users. Rollout starts mid-November 2025, completing by December 2025. No admin changes needed.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-11-10T16:27:02.043Z
New
2025-11-12T18:42:07.553Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact
Body Content
Previous

[Introduction]

We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by December 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Users in GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments who preview files in OneDrive or SharePoint.

What will happen:

  • A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the file previewer.
  • user settings
  • This button provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts based on the file type.
  • The previous Copilot command in the command bar will be removed.
  • No changes to admin policies or settings are required.
  • The feature is enabled by default.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is required at this time.
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk or support staff.
  • Update internal documentation to reflect the new location of the Copilot button.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

New

Updated November 12, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We've added a new Copilot button that gives users a quick and visible entry point to Copilot directly within the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint. This button appears near the bottom-right corner of the file previewer (instead of in the command bar) and surfaces contextual prompts for Copilot-supported file types. It also provides access to the Copilot chat. This feature will be available to users with a paid Copilot license.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 513432.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by December 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Users who preview files in OneDrive or SharePoint.

What will happen:

  • A new Copilot button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the file previewer.
  • user settings
  • This button provides access to Copilot chat and contextual prompts based on the file type.
  • The previous Copilot command in the command bar will be removed.
  • No changes to admin policies or settings are required.
  • This feature is enabled for users with the paid Copilot license add-on.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is required at this time.
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk or support staff.
  • Update internal documentation to reflect the new location of the Copilot button.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM Updated
Service
Previous
SharePoint Online,Microsoft OneDrive
New
SharePoint Online,Microsoft OneDrive,Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-11-04T00:52:08.957Z
New
2025-11-10T16:27:02.043Z

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