This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off displaying recent files on the home page of the Copilot app for your account in Windows 11.
The Microsoft Copilot app is your everyday AI companion that helps you to be smarter, more productive, more creative, and more connected to the people and things around you. Whether you want to learn how to code, plan an Influencer level vacation, or just need a little help writing a hard email, your everyday AI companion is there to help you get the job done like a pro. If you missed that meeting and need a quick recap or can’t figure out the tax code for your new side hustle, Copilot is there to sprinkle some AI pixie dust on the problem. There when you need it, Copilot works smoothly, seamlessly, and securely across your Microsoft apps to elevate everything you do. Speed up tasks, get more personalized answers and useful information, or find new creative inspiration. And you can do it all by asking for what you want the way you naturally write and speak. It doesn’t care if the task is big or small, it’s just there to help you get the job done. Copilot empowers you to achieve anything you can imagine.
Starting with Copilot app (version 1.25082.132.0 and higher) for Windows 11 Insiders, a new Copilot home experience is beginning to roll out that brings your recent apps, files and conversations into Copilot and at your fingertips.
Now it’s easier to get guided help: when you click on a recent application in the “get guided help with your apps” section, a Vision session will begin to help you get started. Or you can have Copilot take action on a recent document or photo – click the file of choice in the left pane and it’s uploaded to the Copilot chat window. From there you can have Copilot summarize the content, identify objects in an image, or just chat about it.
Copilot shows you files you’ve recently opened on your device by referencing the standard Windows Recent folder. Like any application on Windows, Copilot can show those recent files used by apps like Word or Photos to help you quickly find your work. These are local files stored on your computer, and Copilot doesn’t scan your entire system or upload anything automatically.
Only files that are compatible with Copilot and have been recently accessed will appear in the list. If you choose to attach a file and send it to Copilot, that action gives Copilot permission to process it — nothing is shared unless you explicitly do so. File types currently supported for file upload include .png, .jpeg, .svg, .pdf, .docx, .xlsx, .csv, .json, and .txt.
You can turn on or off Show recent files on home in Copilot settings for allowing Copilot to display recent files on the home page to help you quickly access relevant documents.
Reference:
Copilot on Windows: Semantic Search and new home begin rolling out to Windows Insiders
Hello Windows Insiders, we are excited to begin rolling out a new update for the Microsoft Copilot app on Windows that introduces the following changes and improvements: Semantic file search*, available on Copilot+ PCs, is a smarter
blogs.windows.com
EXAMPLE: Recent files on Copilot app home page
Here's How:
1 Open the Copilot app.
2 Sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account if you want to sync settings.
3 While in full view, click/tap on the Account button on the sidebar, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)
4 Click/tap on Preferences on the left side, and click/tap on Permission settings on the right side. (see screenshot below)
5 Turn on (default) or off Show recent files on home for what you want. (see screenshot below)
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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