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

Microsoft lists this Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) roadmap item as Launched, with general availability in April 2026.

Launched1 version

Microsoft id: 548641
Status: Launched
Products: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
General availability: April 2026
Release rings: General Availability
Platforms: Desktop, Mac, Web
Cloud instances: Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Status pages: Microsoft 365 Copilot status
First captured by us: 13 Nov 2026, 14:36 UTC (from our first import of this list)
Microsoft last modified: 9 Jun 2026, 23:15 UTC
Source: Microsoft 365 roadmap · open the original at Microsoft

Microsoft says

Currently, clicking on cited content in Copilot opens files outside of Copilot.

Microsoft 365 roadmap, 23:15 UTC, 9 Jun

One version so far. If Microsoft edits it, each change shows here with what was removed and added.

First version we captured · 14:36 UTC, 13 Nov
As first seen: Launched
Status
Launched
Seen by us 14:36 UTC, 13 Nov · Microsoft's timestamp 23:15 UTC, 9 Jun · Microsoft's page

Last updated 13 Nov 2026, 14:36 UTC