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

Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 31, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

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.

Product
Release phase	General Availability
Release date	February CY2026
Platform	Web
Cloud Instance	Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Created	2026-01-30 23:15:49Z
Roadmap ID	548641
Roadmap Link	https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=548641