Short version:
This new feature release will allow you to open Word Documents and text files directly into Immersive Reader from OneDrive and SharePoint libraries. Due mid-May to late June.

Details:
This new feature release will allow you to open Word Documents and text files directly into Immersive Reader from OneDrive and SharePoint libraries:

Availability:
This feature will start rolling out in Mid-May and should be complete rollout by late June.

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