new version of O365 home page?

Anonymous
2025-06-02T15:45:27+00:00

I logged in this morning to discover that Copilot has taken over the home page at www.office.com. While I love copilot, I didn't want it here. I used the quick access function there all the time and now see no way to find that file list. Is it gone forever or is there a way to access it a different way?

You guys keep pushing updates that are not useful, It feels like it's just a 'change for the sake of change' situation and it's annoying.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-02T17:47:32+00:00

    Dear Charlene Evans, 

    Thank you for reaching out and sharing your question regarding the new Office 365 interface following the integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot. 

    We’d like to provide more clarity on these changes and guide you on how to access the Quick Access file list – a familiar feature from the previous layout. 

    The Office.com homepage has recently been updated to integrate Copilot, an AI assistant designed to help you search, create content, and access documents using natural language. 

    The previous interface, which included sections like “Recommended” and “Quick Access,” is no longer displayed directly. However, those files still exist and can be accessed through the Search feature. 

    Currently, Microsoft does not offer an option to revert to the old interface or disable Copilot on the homepage. 

    How to Access the Quick Access File List 

    1. Go to https://office.com and sign in as usual.
    2. On the left sidebar (or top menu on mobile), click the Search (magnifying glass) icon.
    3. In the Search interface, you’ll see sections such as: 
      1. Pick up where you left off: Recently used files
      2. Shared: Files shared with you
      3. Favorites: Files you’ve marked as favorites

    You can click on any file to open it, or use filters to narrow down your search. 

    Hovering over a file will show a preview and summary (for Office documents), helping you identify it without opening. 

    Alternative Options 

    • Go directly to OneDrive at https://onedrive.com to view recent files.
    • Launch specific apps directly, e.g., Word: https://office.com/launch/word
    • Use the Microsoft 365 app on desktop or mobile – this interface still shows recent files and is less affected by Copilot changes.

    As you know, the Microsoft Community is here to help with any questions or issues related to Office 365 products. 

    If you have suggestions or feedback about these changes, we encourage you to share them on the Microsoft Feedback Portal: https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback

    Best regards , 

    Ryan-N-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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