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Dataset Sources Now Supported in Attachments

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Written by Kay Chen

CoAuthor continues to evolve to meet the needs of data-driven users. With this latest update, users can now attach and preview dataset files directly within both the CoAuthor Word Add-in and the browser-based CoAuthor app—enhancing the AI's ability to generate context-aware responses from structured data.

Users can now include the following dataset file types as attachments:

  • .sas7bdat (SAS datasets)

  • .csv (Comma-separated values)

  • .xpt (SAS transport files)

  • .xlsx (Excel spreadsheets)

These files can be attached to:

  • AI Chat sessions in the CoAuthor browser app

  • Prompt attachments in the CoAuthor Word Add-in

How to Use Dataset Attachments

1. Attaching a Dataset

  • Open a chat or prompt in the CoAuthor Word Add-in or browser app.

  • Click the Attach button.

  • Select a supported dataset file from your device.

  • The file will appear in the attachment list.

💡 You can attach multiple files—including documents and datasets—in the same session.


2. Previewing Datasets

  • Click on the dataset name in the attachment list.

  • A preview window will open, showing a tabular view of the data.

  • You can scroll through rows and columns to inspect the contents before using them in your prompt or chat.


3. Managing File Size Limits

To ensure smooth performance:

  • If a file exceeds the maximum allowed size, you’ll see this message:

    “File size exceeds the maximum allowed limit. Please attach a smaller one.”

Try compressing or trimming your dataset before re-uploading.

This enhancement empowers users to bring structured data into their AI workflows, enabling more intelligent, data-informed responses from CoAuthor. Whether you're analyzing clinical trial data, financial spreadsheets, or research datasets, CoAuthor now supports a broader range of content types to enrich your AI interactions.


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