Microsoft Expands Windows 11 With Ask Copilot in Taskbar and File Explorer

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Microsoft previews optional Ask Copilot in Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer, with agent tagging and document context features coming in weeks.

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Microsoft demonstrated a deeper AI integration path for Windows 11 with an optional “Ask Copilot” interface that can replace standard Windows Search. Users can summon specific agents from the taskbar by typing the “@” symbol, while long-running tasks can continue in the background with progress indicators shown directly in the taskbar.

The update also introduces a Copilot button inside File Explorer to provide summaries and context for synced shared documents without opening a separate app. Microsoft says the goal is to embed small AI helpers across daily Windows workflows, and the company expects the rollout to reach users in the coming weeks.

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