Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot integration for OneDrive files in macOS Finder

Message Center ID: MC1185443
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November 2025 December 2025

Summary

Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated into macOS Finder for OneDrive files, allowing users with appropriate licenses to query file contents via a context menu. The feature, enabled by default, rolls out worldwide from mid-November to late December 2025 with no admin setup required.

Details

Updated November 14, 2025: We have updated the image. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re enhancing the macOS file management experience by integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot directly into Finder. This update allows users to interact with Copilot to ask questions about their OneDrive files, streamlining productivity and making file insights more accessible.

Note: This update applies to OneDrive on macOS. Copilot integration in Finder requires a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription, or a work or school account with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. The rollout is gradual, so availability and functionality may vary by user and region.

When this will happen

  • General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late December 2025.

How this affects your organization

  • Who is affected: All users of OneDrive on macOS with Copilot licensing.
  • What will happen:
    • Users can right-click a OneDrive file in Finder, open the "OneDrive context menu", and select Ask Copilot to query file contents:
    •  user settings

    • This feature is enabled by default.
    • No admin configuration is required.
    • Available in all Microsoft 365 environments.

What you can do to prepare

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

Compliance considerations

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

Change History

November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM Updated
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Microsoft 365 Copilot will integrate with OneDrive files in macOS Finder starting mid-November 2025, allowing users with appropriate licenses to query file contents via a context menu. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin setup, and is available across all Microsoft 365 environments.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated into macOS Finder for OneDrive files, allowing users with appropriate licenses to query file contents via a context menu. The feature, enabled by default, rolls out worldwide from mid-November to late December 2025 with no admin setup required.
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Introduction

We’re enhancing the macOS file management experience by integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot directly into Finder. This update allows users to interact with Copilot to ask questions about their OneDrive files, streamlining productivity and making file insights more accessible.

Note: This update applies to OneDrive on macOS. Copilot integration in Finder requires a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription, or a work or school account with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. The rollout is gradual, so availability and functionality may vary by user and region.

When this will happen

  • General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late December 2025.

How this affects your organization

  • Who is affected: All users of OneDrive on macOS with Copilot licensing.
  • What will happen:
    • Users can right-click a OneDrive file in Finder, open the "OneDrive context menu", and select Ask Copilot to query file contents:
    •  user settings

    • This feature is enabled by default.
    • No admin configuration is required.
    • Available in all Microsoft 365 environments.

What you can do to prepare

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

Compliance considerations

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

New

Updated November 14, 2025: We have updated the image. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re enhancing the macOS file management experience by integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot directly into Finder. This update allows users to interact with Copilot to ask questions about their OneDrive files, streamlining productivity and making file insights more accessible.

Note: This update applies to OneDrive on macOS. Copilot integration in Finder requires a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription, or a work or school account with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. The rollout is gradual, so availability and functionality may vary by user and region.

When this will happen

  • General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late December 2025.

How this affects your organization

  • Who is affected: All users of OneDrive on macOS with Copilot licensing.
  • What will happen:
    • Users can right-click a OneDrive file in Finder, open the "OneDrive context menu", and select Ask Copilot to query file contents:
    •  user settings

    • This feature is enabled by default.
    • No admin configuration is required.
    • Available in all Microsoft 365 environments.

What you can do to prepare

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

Compliance considerations

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

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