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docs: document auto model selection and document file attachments (v1.0.32)
- Chapter 01: Add note about 'auto' model option that lets Copilot
automatically pick the best available model for each session
- Chapter 02: Add document file (.pdf, etc.) support to the @ patterns
table and 'Working with Images' section, now titled 'Working with
Images and Documents'
Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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# Shows available models and lets you pick one. Select Sonnet 4.5.
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> 💡 **Not sure which model to pick?** Select **`auto`** from the model list to let Copilot automatically choose the best available model for each session. This is a great option when you're just getting started and don't want to worry about model selection.
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> 💡 **Tip**: Some models cost more "premium requests" than others. Models marked **1x** (like Claude Sonnet 4.5) are a great default. They're capable and efficient. Higher-multiplier models use your premium request quota faster, so save those for when you really need them.
|`@document.pdf`| Reference a document file |`Summarize @requirements.pdf`|
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> 💡 **Document files**: In addition to code files and images, you can attach supported document files (such as PDFs) to your prompts using the same `@` syntax. This lets the agent read and reason about specs, requirements, or any document alongside your code.
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<summary><strong>Working with Images</strong></summary>
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### Working with Images
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### Working with Images and Documents
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You can include images in your conversations using the `@` syntax, or simply **paste from your clipboard** (Cmd+V / Ctrl+V). Copilot CLI can analyze screenshots, mockups, and diagrams to help with UI debugging, design implementation, and error analysis.
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> @images/mockup.png Write the HTML and CSS to match this design. Place it in a new file called index.html and put the CSS in styles.css.
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You can also attach **document files** (such as PDFs) to provide requirements, specs, or any written reference material:
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```bash
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> @requirements.pdf Implement the feature described in this document for @samples/book-app-project/book_app.py
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> 📖 **Learn more**: See [Additional Context Features](../appendices/additional-context.md#working-with-images) for supported formats, practical use cases, and tips for combining images with code.
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