Microsoft 365 Copilot: Open Office Files in Copilot Chat

Copilot Roadmap January 30, 2026 3 min read

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…

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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: April CY2026

Original announcement: Microsoft 365 Copilot: Open Office Files in Copilot Chat — M365 Roadmap