OneDrive loses bunch of Copilot shortcuts in File Explorer clear-out
Microsoft is streamlining OneDrive's Copilot integration by removing shortcuts for document summarization, FAQ generation, file comparison, image explanation, text extraction, and Q&A functions from File Explorer's context menu. The rollout begins mid-November and concludes by early December. Users can still access these features through the 'Ask Copilot' option or the Copilot icon in File Explorer Home, and the functions remain available in OneDrive's activity center. The company cited user experience improvements and stated it aims for more thoughtful AI assistant placement across its product ecosystem.
Key points
- Removing six Copilot shortcuts from OneDrive File Explorer to reduce menu bloat.
- 'Ask Copilot' remains available for direct file-based conversations.
- Rollout begins mid-November, expected complete by early December.
- Features still accessible via Copilot icon and OneDrive activity center.
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