After months of anticipation following Microsoft’s announcement back in January, Copilot functionality is now rolling out to Microsoft 365 Family and Personal subscribers on the web version of OneDrive. For those of us who’ve been eagerly waiting to see what this AI-powered assistant can do, the news couldn’t come soon enough.
Microsoft’s Greg Socha summed up the excitement perfectly in the Microsoft Community Hub blog post: “We are excited to announce our rollout of new Copilot features available to [Microsoft 365 consumer] subscribers on the web version of OneDrive. Consumers can now get more out of their OneDrive files utilizing the power of AI. What does this mean? You can get information to help you make decisions and get work done quickly – without opening a file. Less time in your files means more time with loved ones.”
If you’re wondering why someone might be buzzing about this, let me break it down. Copilot isn’t just a tool—it’s a productivity companion that’s designed to make your life easier. Here’s what you can do with it:
While Copilot has been a key feature in Microsoft 365 since its initial announcement in May 2023, its availability in OneDrive for consumer subscribers was conspicuously missing earlier this year. But now, the wait is over, and Microsoft is delivering on its promise to bring this functionality to Family and Personal plans. The rollout is expected to be completed by late June, so if you don’t see it yet hang tight—it’s on its way!
Getting started with Copilot in OneDrive is simple. Head over to the web version of OneDrive, hover over a file, and click the Copilot icon to explore its features.
It’s important to note that the feature is currently exclusive to the web version of OneDrive. Subscribers using the desktop or mobile applications won’t yet have access to Copilot’s AI-powered tools. For now, Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers can experience Copilot’s capabilities by heading to OneDrive via their web browser.
This web-only rollout underscores Microsoft’s phased approach in bringing Copilot to consumers, ensuring that the feature is optimized and running smoothly before expanding to other platforms. The rollout is expected to be completed by late June 2025, meaning all eligible web users will have access by then.
If you’re eager to try out Copilot’s summarizing, comparing, and question-answering features, simply log in to OneDrive on the web and start exploring the Copilot button. Stay tuned for updates as Microsoft continues to enhance the Copilot experience across its suite of tools!
Microsoft has also emphasized the importance of user feedback in refining Copilot. So, don’t forget to use the thumbs-up or thumbs-down feature to share your thoughts and help improve the experience.
