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RM548641Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Files in Copilot Chat

Summary

Currently, clicking on cited content in Copilot opens files outside of Copilot. With this new feature, content can be opened directly in Copilot Chat to make viewing documents more streamlined alongside chat. This change is not available on the Microsfot 365 Copilot mobile app or when using Copilot in Edge, Copilot in Excel, Copilot in Word, and Copilot PowerPoint.

Description

Currently, clicking on cited content in Copilot opens files outside of Copilot. With this new feature, content can be opened directly in Copilot Chat to make viewing documents more streamlined alongside chat. This change is not available on the Microsfot 365 Copilot mobile app or when using Copilot in Edge, Copilot in Excel, Copilot in Word, and Copilot PowerPoint.

GA date: May CY2026

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2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Apr 30, 2026. Microsoft 365 Message Center only shows the current version; this archive preserves tracked history.

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  1. May 21, 2026 - 11:15 PMLatest - v2

    Changed: Body

  2. Apr 30, 2026 - 11:30 PMOriginal - v1

    Changed: Initial version

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