Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Preview and chat with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Type: Availability
Announcement date: 2025-08-15
Effective date: Date not published
Impact: Affected

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When opening a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone, users will get a preview experience where they can use Copilot Chat to command and ask questions about the files directly in the preview. This enables immediate access to Copilot Chat in a user's file. GA date: October CY2025 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) iOS

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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Preview and chat with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone When opening a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone, users will get a preview experience where they can use Copilot Chat to command and ask questions about the files directly in the preview. This enables immediate access to Copilot Chat in a user's file. GA date: October CY2025 Launched General Availability

Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Preview and chat with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone When opening a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone, users will get a preview experience where they can use Copilot Chat to command and ask questions about the files directly in the preview. This enables immediate access to Copilot Chat in a user's file. GA date: October CY2025 Launched General Availability

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Preview and chat with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone When opening a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone, users will get a preview experience where they can use Copilot Chat to command and ask questions about the files directly in the preview. This enables immediate access to Copilot Chat in a user's file. GA date: October CY2025 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) iOS
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Product Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Preview and chat with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone When opening a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone, users will get a preview experience where they can use Copilot Chat to command and ask questions about the files directly in the preview. This enables immediate access to Copilot Chat in a user's file. GA date: October CY2025 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) iOS
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Product Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Preview and chat with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone When opening a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone, users will get a preview experience where they can use Copilot Chat to command and ask questions about the files directly in the preview. This enables immediate access to Copilot Chat in a user's file. GA date: October CY2025 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) iOS
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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Preview and chat with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone When opening a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone, users will get a preview experience where they can use Copilot Chat to command and ask questions about the files directly in the preview. This enables immediate access to Copilot Chat in a user's file. GA date: October CY2025 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) iOS
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