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The "Reference a file" feature not working as documented
In Word, and based on the help documentation, I'm supposed to see the "Your computer" and "Online" tabs but I don't see them when I choose "Reference a file". I also see this in Outlook. I see only t...
- Hi mjudi,
Copilot can only use files which are stored "in scope of the platform". For example SharePoint Online (and OneDrive). Depending on the application from which you start the prompt it will show the last 3 or 10 accessed items.
To use another file you need to paste the full path after the "/".
I am also an "affected person" (Microsoft 365 Family + Copilot Pro). It would be a great pity if this feature was only available later or not at all. That would be one of the main reasons to cancel Copilot Pro.
Today I made the following observations:
In PowerPoint (and ONLY in PowerPoint) the "/Start typing to search" is displayed. However, nothing can be entered or an error message is displayed.
Are there any news?
Best Regards
Andreas
 
