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Microsoft Expands Copilot Vision Testing to All Windows Apps with File Search Integration

The latest beta update for Copilot on Windows allows AI to interact with any application and introduces natural language file search, currently available to U.S. Windows Insiders.

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Microsoft Copilot showing file search functionality in Windows 11
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The Microsoft Copilot logo.

Overview

  • Microsoft's Copilot Vision now supports interaction with any app on Windows, expanding beyond its initial limitation to the Edge browser.
  • The update introduces natural language file search, enabling users to locate and query the contents of various file types such as .docx, .pdf, and .xlsx.
  • Beta testing is currently limited to Windows Insider participants in the United States, with a broader rollout planned in the coming weeks or months.
  • Demonstrations at Microsoft's 50th anniversary event showcased practical uses of Copilot Vision, including guiding a Minecraft game and optimizing video editing settings in Clipchamp.
  • Key features like screen highlighting are still in development and not yet available in the beta version, reflecting Microsoft's iterative approach to feature rollout.