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Copilot Vision and File Search (sort of) hands-on demo on Windows 11 – Planning to use them?

BY vhd1o
June 17, 2025
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Overview of New Copilot Features on Windows 11

Introduction

  • Presenter: Moto
  • Subject: First look at Copilot's new Copilot Vision and file search features on Windows 11.

Video Intention

  • Encourage viewers to subscribe, like the video, and visit the website for more tutorials and tech news.

Copilot Vision

  • Description: Allows sharing a specific application or window with Copilot for AI assistance.
  • Functionality:
    • Share specific windows like web browsers or applications.
    • Interact via voice to ask questions regarding the shared application.
    • Example use cases: Settings app, Photoshop.
  • Availability:
    • Requires Copilot version.
    • Currently available only in the United States.
    • Needs enrollment in the Windows Insider program.
  • Microsoft Edge Integration:
    • Vision feature available in Edge.
    • Activated via the microphone button for voice conversation.
    • Demonstrates usage by asking page-related questions.

Copilot File Search

  • Description: Offers semantic search through Copilot for finding and interacting with files.
  • Features:
    • Open files directly from the search interface.
    • Ask Copilot questions about file contents.
  • Setup:
    • Requires manual activation in Copilot's permission settings to allow file search and read access.
  • Demonstration:
    • Screenshot example where the assistant shows Word documents worked on a different day.
  • Availability:
    • Rolling out to supported markets gradually.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to comment and share opinions about the features.
  • Reminder to subscribe, like, and share the video.

Additional Notes

  • File types supported by the file search are limited initially.
  • Acknowledge that feature availability may vary and take time to reach users.
    Copilot Vision and File Search (sort of) hands-on demo on Windows 11 – Planning to use them?