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MC1184413 — Microsoft 365 Copilot for Android: Preview and chat with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the Copilot app

MC1184413Microsoft 365 Copilot ChatstayInformedUpdated: 9 January 2026

Microsoft 365 Copilot for Android now allows previewing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files with Copilot Chat, but editing requires switching to standalone apps. Offline access and advanced file management move to standalone apps. Tenant admins should prepare by deploying these apps and updating user communications.

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Applies to: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
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