Open PDFs within Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

You can now open PDFs directly inside Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to improve your viewing and analysis experience.

Details:

What changed: When you click a PDF while using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, the file now opens directly within the Copilot experience. Previously, PDFs opened in a separate viewer or browser tab. This update keeps your workflow in one place and makes it easier to ask Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat questions about the document.

Why: Users wanted a smoother way to view and reference PDFs while working with Copilot, reducing context switching and improving productivity.

Try this:

• Click a PDF link or attachment while using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
• Ask Copilot to summarize the document or highlight key points.
• Use Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to extract action items or compare sections of the PDF.

Why this matters:

Business impact: Reduces workflow interruptions and improves document review efficiency.

Personal impact: Makes it easier to read and analyze PDFs without switching apps.