Microsoft: OneDrive gets a new design, Copilot AI integration, and more – Microsoft

First up, OneDrive’s web interface now has a refreshed Fluent design that’s compatible with Windows 11 and Office apps. It includes an AI-powered For You section, which highlights important files from OneDrive, Teams, and other sources. Shared files are now displayed in a single view, with improved permissions management.

OneDrive search has also been improved with AI to better find people and things in photos. Meanwhile, creating files is easier with template suggestions when adding new documents.

The update provides new collaboration capabilities. You can now sync your favorite files with OneDrive and File Explorer in Windows 11. The new People view highlights files shared with specific colleagues. The folder colors you choose are also synced to the shared folders your colleagues see.

We should expect better performance, which according to Microsoft means faster startup, sorting and scrolling times in the web version. Offline access features have been added, allowing you to use OneDrive online without having to be connected to the Internet. OneDrive will also work with Windows files on demand for selective syncing.

For business users, OneDrive documents will soon open in native office apps through the web version, one of the most requested features. A new unified media view that brings photos and videos together in one place. The new OneDrive experience will also be integrated into Teams and Outlook for easier access.

Finally, OneDrive gets Copilot AI integration, providing summaries of changes to files you and your colleagues have worked on and highlighting important new feedback. The addition of this feature aims to simplify user information about shared documents.

The updated OneDrive will gradually debut with all its new features starting today, with a completion horizon of early 2024. However, the launch is now underway through onedrive.com The first lucky ones can see the new environment as well as some new features.