Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Type
- Licensing
- Announcement date
- 2026-03-30
- Effective date
- Date not published
- Impact
- Affected
In brief
Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users
What the source says
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. GA date: May CY2026 In development General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft 365 Desktop
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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users 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
Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users 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
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2026-08-29T09:22:49.319599+00:00
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Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users 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. GA date: May CY2026 In development General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft 365 Desktop
source - Product Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users 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. GA date: May CY2026 In development General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft 365 Desktop
source - Product Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users 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. GA date: May CY2026 In development General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft 365 Desktop
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Microsoft 365: Companion apps - Copilot prompts in the Files app now available for Copilot Chat users 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. GA date: May CY2026 In development General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft 365 Desktop
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