MC1108139: Copilot Chat now offers better Search Refinement on CIQ Menu File Tab
Copilot Chat now offers improved search refinement in the CIQ Menu File Tab with File Type Filters and People Refiners, enhancing file search efficiency. The rollout is expected to complete by late July 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users is recommended.
Users will now be able to use File Type Filters and People Refiners to apply search criteria to get to relevant files faster.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481136
When this will happen:
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout has begun and is expected to complete by late July 2025.
How this will affect your organization:
Users will now be able to refine their file searches more efficiently within the Files tab of the CIQ menu using two new filters:
- File Type Filters to narrow results by document type
- People Refiners to filter files by collaborators or owners
These enhancements are designed to help users quickly locate relevant files, improving productivity and reducing time spent searching.
What you can do to prepare:
No admin action is required. This feature will be enabled by default for all users. You may consider notifying your users about this update to help them take advantage of the new filters.