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Summary
- Microsoft 365 Copilot will be accessible from the OneDrive activity center on macOS, allowing users to summarize documents, generate FAQs, and ask questions.
- The feature is enabled by default for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and requires no admin configuration.
- Available actions facilitate faster insights and actions directly from OneDrive.
- Users of OneDrive on macOS with the necessary licensing are impacted by this change.
- Administrators should inform users about the new capabilities and review Copilot licensing within their organization.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 15 Nov 2025
Release End: 01 Dec 2025
Services: OneDrive, M365 Copilot
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
11/18/2025 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
We’re introducing the ability to use Microsoft 365 Copilot directly from the OneDrive activity center on macOS. This update enables users to perform Copilot actions—such as summarizing documents, generating FAQs, and asking questions—by selecting a file and clicking the vertical ellipsis. This enhancement brings Copilot closer to where users work, helping them extract insights and take action faster.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Rollout began in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by early December 2025.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected: Users of OneDrive on macOS with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
What will happen:
- Users will be able to access Copilot actions from the OneDrive activity center by selecting a file and clicking the vertical ellipsis.
- Available actions include summarizing documents, generating FAQs, and asking questions:
- The feature is ON by default and does not require admin configuration.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot availability depends on market and language support.
- A qualifying Microsoft 365 enterprise or business plan is required.
What you can do to prepare
- Inform users about the new Copilot capabilities in the OneDrive activity center.
- Review your organization’s Copilot licensing and availability.
Learn more: Get started with Copilot in OneDrive | Microsoft Support
Compliance considerations
Question: Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?
Explanation: Yes – This feature enables users to interact with Microsoft 365 Copilot, which uses AI to process and summarize file content.
Question: Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI?
Explanation: Yes – Users can now initiate Copilot actions (e.g., summarization, Q&A) directly from the OneDrive activity center on macOS.