Roadmap, security and documentation changes captured for Outlook.
In developmentOutlook
Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows now support will support new settings for loading external images. New settings will allow customers to block all external content, or to load all content by default if the customer admin allows. Existing default behavior will not be changed (load external content only for safe senders).
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This feature adds support for exporting PST files into Outlook for Mac.
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New Outlook for Windows will extend S/MIME support to shared mailboxes and delegate mailboxes associated with a user's primary account. Users will be able to sign, encrypt, decrypt, and reply to S/MIME-protected messages while working from shared and delegated mailboxes. #newoutlookforwindows
In developmentOutlook
The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows will be available for US Government clouds (GCC-H and DoD sovereign environments).
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MIP-label protected PDFs are now supported in the PDF previewer along with a built-in control's toolbar for easier navigation.
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When sorting on Outlook for Web or Outlook for Windows, if the Sort By field is not one of From, Subject, or Date Received, we will now show an additional column for the Sort By value (e.g., Size). We will also support sorting by Flag Due Date.
In developmentOutlook
Outlook for Windows and Outlook for Web will now allow users to modify how the preview text for emails show in the message list. The preview text can now take up 2 lines, 1 whole line, or 0 additional lines.
In developmentOutlook
The All-Accounts view, also known as Unified Inbox, lets you see emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox view in the new Outlook for Windows, without merging your mailboxes. Each account's inbox stays separate; the view brings them together so you can triage in one place. Users can read, delete, move, archive, and mark messages across accounts without switching between mailboxes. The experience integrates with Copilot for AI-assisted email workflows and supports Immersive Search for finding messages across your primary account. Advanced scenarios such as cross-account search and shared mailbox support will follow in later releases.
In developmentOutlook
Users can now collaborate with Copilot to make improvements to email drafts. Select a section of the draft and ask Copilot to make changes, like changing its length, tone, or structure.
In developmentOutlook
You can now quickly switch between your favorite folders without opening the full folder pane. When the pane is collapsed, your favorite folders appear as a vertical list, giving you one-click access to the folders you use most. Each folder shows unread or total counts so you always know what needs attention. Right-click any favorite for the same options you're used to, and your selections stay put across sessions. It's a familiar experience for anyone who loved favorites in classic Outlook, now built right into the new Outlook. #newoutlookforwindows
In developmentOutlook
You can now pick whether each folder in your folder pane shows the unread count or the total item count. Until now, Outlook only displayed unread counts, but sometimes you need to see how many items are in a folder overall. Just right-click any folder and choose whether to show the total or unread count. It gives you more control over how you keep track of your email without changing how anything else works. #newoutlookforwindows
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The External tag on an email, set by the ExternalInOutlook feature, will now be usable as a condition in Outlook Inbox Rules. This change also makes available the ability to create or modify these Rules on the new Outlook for Windows, Outlook Web, and Outlook for Mac.
In developmentOutlook
Ability to create PDFs from email messages and preserve Sensitivity labels. This feature is accessible from File -> Open & Export -> Create PDF.
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You will now be able to access different Copilot settings directly in classic Outlook for Windows.
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In the new Outlook for Windows, users can choose to save 1 year or 2 years of email on their device for offline access. This expands the existing offline settings and allows users to access more email when they are not connected to the internet. The new options are available under Settings > General > Offline > Days of email to save, giving users greater flexibility based on their storage and offline needs."
Rolling outOutlook
You can now quickly search for and navigate to any folder in your mailbox using the new Go to Folder feature. Instead of scrolling through long folder lists, just press Ctrl+Y or access it from your accounts context menu to instantly find what you need. Type a few letters of the folder name and jump straight there. #newoutlookforwindows
In developmentOutlook
Users can now multi-select events on calendar surface and perform bulk operations like open, copy -paste, delete & categorize in #newoutlookforwindows, similar to classic Outlook.
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Users can now bulk select/deselect all calendars within a group on left rail in calendar in #newoutlookforwindows, similar to classic Outlook.
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Users can now see colleagues’ and direct reports’ calendars in the left navigation by default—without manual setup. #newoutlookforwindows
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Users can now seamlessly import calendar events from ICS files & preview them before importing in three cases: when dragging ICS files directly into the calendar surface, uploading an ICS file ('Add calendar' flow) ICS file via email #newoutlookforwindows.
In developmentOutlook
Users can now save calendar events as .ics in #newoutlookforwindows
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Get answers to queries quickly with Copilot's concise AI summaries at the top of Outlook search results. Users can dig deeper by opening Copilot chat directly from the Copilot summary card.
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Access Copilot directly when previewing files in Outlook. Tap the Copilot button to get smart suggestions, summaries, and answers about your documents without leaving the previewer. Get quick help understanding attachments and files right when you need it.
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When users have more than one Copilot-enabled account added to new Outlook, the Copilot side pane in Calendar will include an account dropdown that makes it clear which Copilot-enabled account you’re using and lets you switch accounts without relying on Outlook UI’s account context.
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If you're unable to attend a meeting, you can select Follow as your response to help you stay informed of the meeting events. Following a meeting reminds the organizer to record the meeting and alert you to any follow-up items.
In developmentOutlook
You can now use a work week calendar view on iOS and iPad to focus on the days you work. On iPad, you can select "work week" directly from the view picker. On iOS, you can select work week from the view picker when you rotate your device to landscape. You can choose which days are included in your work week by syncing from your default account or by customizing the days just for your device.
In developmentOutlook
You can now control whether meeting invitations are automatically removed from your inbox after you RSVP. Simply to go to settings, calendar, and turn off or on "Delete Invite After RSVP."
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Preview videos and audio files with an improved player directly in the Outlook iOS mobile app. The enhanced player provides updated controls and a smoother playback experience.
In developmentOutlook
Get Copilot suggestions in the Outlook search menu to help you stay on top of your inbox and calendar, find what you are looking for and get more done in Outlook.
In developmentOutlook
Outlook for Mac now supports Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy tips, helping users avoid accidental data leaks. When sensitive content is detected, users are alerted with inline tips or pop-ups, based on admin-configured rules.
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Copilot now provides coaching feedback on email drafts via chat and can apply suggestions directly to your message in Outlook. Users have the option to choose which suggestions are applied, and Copilot updates your email in place.
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In Outlook for Android, shareable links now automatically show as the document name in meeting descriptions. Additionally, users can manage the link permissions on the shareable links directly from the meeting description, ensuring a more secure file sharing process.
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Multiple MAM (Mobile Application Management) Intune Accounts will now be supported in Outlook for iOS. Only one MDM (mobile device management) account will be supported at a time per device.
In developmentOutlook
Users can now view, edit and share Copilot Pages with Outlook for Android, making it easier to continue working with Copilot and colleagues while on the go.
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Emails with reactions disallowed will now see the Reactions button grayed out correctly. Additionally, when any attempt to react fails, the local update will no longer remain onscreen and be properly undone.
In developmentOutlook
Now when composing emails, users can change the font color and add highlight color to their text. Additionally, users will now have easy access to recently used fonts in the font list.
Rolling outOutlook
You can now select multiple appointments and meetings in the new Outlook for Windows and Teams calendars. Use Ctrl+click to select individual items, or Shift+click to quickly select a range events. Once selected, you can take common actions across all selected items. Click anywhere outside the selection to clear it. #newoutlookforwindows
Rolling outOutlookMicrosoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
In Outlook, Copilot now works side by side with users to draft, refine, and format emails conversationally, powered by the same agentic capabilities available in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Managing your email automation in Outlook is now effortless with name search built into your key productivity tools. You can search within Rules, Conditional Formatting, Quick Steps, and Search Folders, filtering the list by name so you jump straight to the item you need. Whether you have dozens of rules or a growing library of quick steps, just type a few characters to narrow down results instantly. No more scrolling through long lists to find the right one, search puts you in control. Stay organized and make changes faster, right where you need them. #newoutlookforwindows
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Today, sharing a folder requires manually sharing each parent folder in the hierarchy. Outlook will simplify this by allowing users to share a folder in a single step, automatically applying the required permissions to its parent folders. Before sharing, users will clearly see which folders (including parent folders) will be shared. This removes manual effort while keeping users informed and in control.
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Admins will be able to define a tenant‑wide default value for the Mail Compose and Reply setting that controls whether commas are used to separate recipients. Updated June 2, 2026: We are in the process of correcting an issue with setting the policy. We expect to complete in mid-June. Thank you for your patience.
In developmentOutlook
When working in an open Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file, users will now be able to send a copy of the locally stored file by email through the new Outlook for Windows. #newoutlookforwindows
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When you apply a filter in the message list, Outlook for iOS now helps you search for all matching messages—even older ones that aren’t currently synced. If more results may be available, you can tap to run a search with the filter already applied.
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When you apply a filter in the message list, Outlook for iOS now helps you search for all matching messages—even older ones that aren’t currently synced. If more results may be available, you can tap to run a search with the filter already applied.
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When composing an email on your mobile device, Outlook can recommend or automatically apply an appropriate sensitivity label if your organization’s automatic or recommended labeling policies are enabled by admins and the message contains sensitive information. For recommended labels, you’ll see a prompt to review and apply the suggested label, and automatic labels will be applied without needing any action from you.
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When composing an email on your mobile device, Outlook can recommend or automatically apply an appropriate sensitivity label if your organization’s automatic or recommended labeling policies are enabled by admins and the message contains sensitive information. For recommended labels, you’ll see a prompt to review and apply the suggested label, and automatic labels will be applied without needing any action from you.
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Now, when opening a .eml attachment, users will see reply, reply all and forward options.
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Now, when opening a .eml attachment, users will see reply, reply all and forward options.
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Shared mailbox users and delegates with Read and manage (full access), and/or mail folder-level permission will now be able to access Copilot Chat directly from their shared and delegate mailboxes in new Outlook.
In developmentOutlookMicrosoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Copilot Chat in Outlook expanding to support reasoning over a user's entire inbox, calendar and other enterprise data for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat users (without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license) .
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When viewing your calendar on iPad, you can now expand an event to a full‑screen view, giving you more space to review information and make edits.
Rolling outOutlook
Users will now have basic options for printing calendar events in the #newoutlookforwindows and Teams calendar, including choosing whether to show or hide the attendee list on the printout.
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Search folders are being moved to the Settings experience in the new Outlook for Windows and web, improving discoverability and alignment with modern organization workflows. In addition, we are expanding supported search folder types, including mail with attachments, old mail, and large mail and more. Users will also gain the ability to filter search folders by specific folders, providing more precise control over how email is organized and surfaced. #newoutlookforwindows
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Search Folders are being moved to the Settings experience in the new Outlook for Web and Windows, improving discoverability and alignment with modern organization workflows. In addition, we are expanding supported Search Folder types, including Mail with attachments, Old mail, and Large mail and more. Users will also gain the ability to filter Search Folders by specific folders, providing more precise control over how email is organized and surfaced. #newoutlookforwindows
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We're introducing the ability to open and send OFT files (Outlook File Templates) on mobile. This feature allows users to view and open OFT files as a draft message, so users can easily resue their Outlook email templates.
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We're introducing the ability to save meeting invites as drafts on mobile. This feature allows users to begin composing a meeting and return to it later without sending the invite immediately—helping them stay organized and flexible when scheduling. Updated February 13, 2026: This item is still rolling and has not completed yet. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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We’re introducing new rule actions in the new Outlook for Web and Windows to give users greater flexibility and control. This includes Clear Categories, Clear Flag, Complete Flag, and Flag Message, enabling more precise automation of message organization and follow‑up workflows. #newoutlookforwindows
In developmentOutlook
We are adding support for sort by flag status, flag due date and flag start date.
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Users can now schedule meetings directly from chat or by clicking "Schedule with Copilot" in the UI. Simply ask Copilot to schedule a meeting with colleagues, and it will find available times, book rooms, draft agendas, and send invites—all within the chat experience. This feature is available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
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With so many of us in back-to-back meetings, it can be a real struggle to stay on top of pre-reads, action items, and even what each meeting is about. Copilot quickly prepares you for meetings within minutes by bringing real-time insights and summarizing relevant context, tasks, documents, and other resources. You can also chat directly with Copilot to prepare more deeply, to ensure you're ready to go. This feature is already available in the new Outlook for Windows, Web, Mac, and Mobile and is now being adding to classic Outlook for Windows. It is only available for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
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In Outlook Web, the new and updated People Hub delivers a modern, multi-column contacts experience, with fast search and a streamlined interface. It provides a unified view of each person, automatically links duplicate entries, and enriches contacts with organizational profile information where available.
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Users can now search for the name of font they want to use when composing an email on Outlook for Android.
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Users can now search for the name of font they want to use when composing an email on Outlook for iOS.
Rolling outOutlook
Drafting emails is faster and easier with Quick Parts, now available for Outlook for Windows and web. Quick Parts are saved email snippets that can be reused when composing new messages, making it easy to assemble messages with reusable parts. #newoutlookforwindows
In developmentOutlookMicrosoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Get timely reminders in Outlook mobile to prepare for your meetings with Copilot. The Up Next card now offers a Prepare option so you can get ready with one tap.
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When creating an event, you can now book a workspace directly from the location field by searching or tapping Browse Workspaces. This feature is only available if you have workspace bookings enabled in settings and by your IT admin.
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Run Rule on Specific Folder enables users to manually apply an existing rule to a chosen folder instead of running it only on incoming mail in Inbox. #newoutlookforwindows
LaunchedOutlookMicrosoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Copilot Chat in Outlook expanding to support reasoning over a user's entire inbox, calendar and other enterprise data for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat users (without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license).
In developmentOutlook
Users can now apply basic conditional formatting rules to the calendar in new Outlook, allowing events and appointments to be color-coded based on sender, location, attendees, and more. #newoutlookforwindows
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You can now declutter your calendar by hiding declined meetings. If you’ve enabled “Show declined meetings” in New Outlook or Outlook for the Web, you’ll see a setting in Outlook Mobile to hide them for a simpler view.
Rolling outOutlook
Users can manually select text and ask Copilot to help provide relevant information.
Rolling outOutlookMicrosoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Stay on top of your inbox with the new Copilot voice experience in the Outlook mobile app. Ask Copilot to summarize your recent unread emails and then take action like flagging, pinning, archiving, or marking as read – all without the hassle of navigating your inbox by hand. You can interrupt or redirect Copilot at any point in the conversation.
In developmentOutlook
Customers can now customize their M365 profile cards by adding custom properties unique to their organization. These properties can be sourced from external systems like HR platforms, enriching user profiles with relevant organizational details. Tenant admins can configure these properties with a display name and icon, which will appear in the Contact Information section of the profile cards.
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If you have enabled Show declined events in New Outlook, you can choose to hide declined events in your Outlook iOS or Android app. Go to Settings > Calendar > Hide Declined Events. This will filter out declined events from your mobile calendar, while keeping those events visible in New Outlook.
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We are updating the UI for Copilot Chat so that the button is separate from the mail and event compose buttons. This feature will be available for users with a Copilot license.
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We are updating the toolbar when selecting multiple emails so you can customize the order and placement of the actions to suit your needs.
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We are updating the toolbar when composing an email so you can customize the order and placement of the actions to suit your needs.
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Users can now preview PDFs directly in the Outlook for Android app.
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Now when users receive multiple automatic replies at once, they appear collapsed in the reading pane by default. Users can then expand to see all the automatic replies if desired.
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Now when users receive multiple automatic replies at once, they appear collapsed in the reading pane by default. Users can then expand to see all the automatic replies if desired.
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The new Outlook now supports LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directories for sending S/MIME encrypted emails. This allows users to add an LDAP directory in the new Outlook and use it to fetch recipients’ certificates from the configured directory when sending S/MIME encrypted messages. #newoutlookforwindows
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The new Outlook will now allow users to store S/MIME encryption certificates within their Contacts. This enables users to save certificates directly in contact entries and use them to send S/MIME encrypted emails to the contacts. #newoutlookforwindows
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Outlook mobile users can now prepare for their meetings using Copilot chat in a single tap. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
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After executing a search in classic Outlook, users will have the option to easily opt into seeing an AI generated summary of their search results in their Copilot side pane. They can ask further questions in their chat, navigate to cited files and emails, or go back to their email experience easily.
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The new Outlook for web and Windows now offers expanded Conditional Formatting options, allowing you to highlight emails based on size, read/unread status, presence of attachments, flag settings, categories, or importance. These enhanced rules make it easier to identify critical messages at a glance and visually organize your folders. #newoutlookforwindows
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When you choose “Run Rule Now” in Outlook, you’ll now see a visual progress indicator in both the message list and the rules page, showing that the rule is actively being applied. This helps confirm the action is in progress especially for large mailboxes, so you’re not left wondering if anything is happening. #newoutlookforwindows
In developmentOutlook
You can now use Shift+Click or CTRL+Click to select non-consecutive dates in the calendar mini-month. This will allow you to easily view and take action on the dates you care about. #newoutlookforwindows
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Easily summarize your email and attachments with Copilot chat. This will be available to Android and iOS users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license who have pinning enabled. Updated April 21, 2026: We have cancelled rollout of this feature to Desktop, Mac, Web and both Classic and New Outlook for Windows at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Customers can now customize their M365 profile cards by adding new properties such as Cost Center, Role, Employee Type, Employee ID and Division. These properties will show in the Contact Information section and can be ingested from external sources like HR systems, so that users' profiles are enriched with relevant information.
Rolling outMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Outlook
Administrators using the Microsoft 365 admin center and Teams admin center who manage agents and apps that work across Teams, Outlook and the Microsoft 365 copilot will be able to apply their changes consistently across all these surfaces. Before this update, changes made through the Integrated Apps section in the Microsoft 365 admin center would only affect these apps on Outlook and the Microsoft 365 copilot; similarly, changes made in the Teams admin center would exclusively affect Teams. With this change, app and agent availability will be unified across Teams, Outlook and Microsoft 365 copilot.
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In #newoutlookforwindows, users can now apply more than one category to their calendar events from the event right-click context menu. Selected categories will be indicated with a check mark within this menu. This specific update is for applying multiple categories to an event.
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Snooze, pin, and ignore actions are available in the read pop-out ribbon in Outlook for Web and Windows to improve triage efficiency and user control. #newoutlookforwindows
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When users close a draft in progress, it automatically minimizes instead of closing completely. The minimized draft can now be quickly accessed via a button that appears in the message list.
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On phone devices, users currently access Copilot Chat in Outlook Mobile via a tab at the bottom of their screen (or in Apps). Outlook is introducing a new Copilot Chat overlay experience, allowing users to chat with Copilot while continuing to interact with their email, calendar, and contacts. This overlay will be context-aware—understanding what the user is viewing—so users can ask Copilot about the content on their screen.
Users with M365 Copilot licenses will also benefit from Copilot’s ability to draw on Microsoft 365 Graph to provide richer, more personalized responses.
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The File tab provides new Outlook users with the ability to easily discover account info, settings, PSTs, and more directly from the ribbon. #newoutlookforwindows
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This feature reduces accidental message sends by moving the send button from the bottom of the compose view, in the compose toolbar to the header of the compose view. By moving the send button to a less crowded location, users can avoid accidental taps, resulting in a more intentional and error-free messaging experience.
Rolling outMicrosoft TeamsOutlookMicrosoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
The Outlook and Teams calendars will receive an update to the scheduling and event creation experience. Additionally, new capabilities will be available in this new experience to help streamline and enhance scheduling using Copilot. #newoutlookforwindows
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Users will be able to reason over additional attachment content, along with the email body, in Copilot Chat. Support will be extended to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pdf, Text, Json and Xml files mentioned in the email as links (Modern Attachments).
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Now users will be able to reason over attached content along with the body of the email in Copilot Chat. Supported file types are Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pdf, Text, Json and Xml attached to the email (Classic Attachments).
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New Outlook for Windows will now support ability to show customizable oversharing dialog for Data Loss Prevention. The support will be to configure custom title, body, business justifications, and dynamic variables/tokens for matched recipients, attachment names, and labels. #newoutlookforwindows
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New Outlook for Windows will now support Wait on Send for Oversharing.
This feature allows admins to block sending of emails in case DLP policy evaluation is not completed for labeled or sensitive content. #newoutlookforwindows
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The Global Address List, or Address Book, is getting a major visual redesign to make it easier to navigate, show more contact information in the search results list, improve its accessibility, and improve its appearance overall. This window is accessible via the To/Cc/Bcc buttons in the email compose form. #newoutlookforwindows
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You can save a meeting as a draft on your calendar if you aren't ready to send the meeting invites. When composing an event with at least one attendee added, select dismiss and then select Save as a Draft. The draft event will show on your calendar as [Draft] along with the title of the event.
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Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can now easily summarize emails in a single click, using Copilot chat. Users must have access to Copilot chat and pinning enabled to utilize. This change is coming to both Classic and New Outlook for Windows #newoutlookforwindows
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For users that are external to your organization, an "External" tag will be shown in the top part of their profile card.
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After completing a search in Outlook, a user will see a Copilot entry point that will take them to an LLM generated summary of their search query (emails, Teams messages and documents) within their Copilot side pane. They will be able to interact further with Copilot to dig deeper into these results and take action items accordingly.
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Users can use the new Account Manager feature to learn more about their Microsoft account, display their profile picture, and add new accounts (if permitted by their organization).
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Users can set up Outlook rules to play a sound or show a desktop alert whenever an email that matches your chosen conditions arrives, whether it’s from a specific person, includes certain words, or meets any other rule criteria you define. These features help you stay alerted to the emails that matter most. #newoutlookforwindows
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Quick Steps are now integrated into the ribbon of email pop-out ribbon in the new Outlook for Windows and Web. Users can access and execute their configured Quick Steps directly while reading emails in separate windows. #newoutlookforwindows
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Draft with Copilot now has access to your enterprise data to help you craft high quality emails grounded in the right context. You will be able to review the sources used to generate your email draft before you send the mail.
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Users can now expand and collapse folder trees in the move/copy email dialog. This makes it easier to navigate large folder structures and find the right destination faster, improving efficiency and control during email triage. #newoutlookforwindows
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Easily access Copilot Chat from the side pane in your Microsoft 365 apps with a commercial Microsoft 365 license or a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
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We are adding more functionality to offline mode in the new Outlook for Windows. You will now be able to add attachments while drafting your email without an internet connection. #newoutlookforwindows
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Outlook Mobile now supports Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy tips, helping users avoid accidental data leaks. When sensitive content is detected, users are alerted with inline tips or pop-ups, based on admin-configured rules. This update aligns DLP behavior across all Outlook clients for consistent compliance enforcement.
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Outlook will show warning when you try to delete a folder that's used in a rule. This helps prevent accidental rule breakage and ensures your email flow remains uninterrupted. You'll be prompted to review or update affected rules before the folder is removed. #newoutlookforwindows
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Outlook will show warning when you try to delete a folder that's used in a rule. This helps prevent accidental rule breakage and ensures your email flow remains uninterrupted. You'll be prompted to review or update affected rules before the folder is removed. #newoutlookforwindows
In developmentOutlook
Create rules that trigger a desktop alert when specific emails arrive. This makes it easier to stay on top of important messages without missing a beat. Look for the new "Display a Desktop Alert" action when setting up or editing your rules. #newoutlookforwindows
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Create rules that trigger a desktop alert when specific emails arrive. This makes it easier to stay on top of important messages without missing a beat. Look for the new "Display a Desktop Alert" action when setting up or editing your rules. #newoutlookforwindows
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When Copilot detects that you're trying to write an email—like saying “Draft an email to my team thanking them for their hard work on Project K”—you’ll see an “Edit in Outlook” button. The 'Edit in Outlook button will open a draft in Outlook, with the subject, message, and recipients filled in, so you can review and send it with ease.
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Users can now see their teammates' calendars (including peers, direct reports, and managers) automatically displayed in the left navigation pane of the new outlook. #newoutlookforwindows
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Often you may want to transition a conversation from an email thread to a meeting. Copilot helps you do this by being able to start scheduling right from the email conversation. It saves you time and effort by generating a meeting invite that's ready for you to review and send. When you click on "Schedule with Copilot" a meeting form will appear with a Copilot generated meeting title, agenda, and conversation summary as well as a pre-filled attendee list from the email thread and an attachment of the original email thread. This feature will be available in the new Outlook for Windows, web, Mac, and mobile. #newoutlookforwindows
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Automatic spelling and grammar checking when composing an email message. Corrections are underlined on the draft, and clicking on them reveals suggested corrections. #newoutlookforwindows
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When composing a message in the new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web, there will be a new Graphics button under the Insert ribbon tab. This opens a panel that will allow users to search and pick from a large selection of emoji, stock photos, and stickers, which are inserted into the message when selected. #newoutlookforwindows
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Automatic spelling and grammar checking when composing an email message. Corrections are underlined on the draft, and clicking on them reveals suggested corrections.
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We’re making it easier to keep your inbox clean and under control. Now, when you report an email as junk, you’ll also have the option to unsubscribe—if that’s available. This helps stop unwanted messages at the source and keeps your blocked list from getting overloaded. If unsubscribing isn’t possible, you’ll still be able to block the sender to prevent future emails. This update gives you more control and a simpler way to manage unwanted messages.
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On Outlook mobile we are improving the "Contacts" experience by showing additional profile information for your contacts, where applicable. Secondly, this improvement hides identical duplicate contacts.
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Copilot can now help mobile users prepare for meetings on-the-go. Copilot quickly prepares you for meetings within minutes by summarizing key information such as summaries of meeting-related emails and documents, your specific actionable tasks, and a recap of the previous meeting. This helps ensure you are well-prepared upon arrival.
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Copilot makes it fast and easy to schedule a meeting from an email thread. When you use the Schedule with Copilot option, Copilot analyzes the email and creates a meeting invitation for you, filling in a meeting title and agenda, and adding the email thread as an attachment. The people on the email thread are included as meeting attendees, and you can quickly review the invitation, add or change info, and then send it out.
In developmentOutlook
We are adding more offline functionality in the new Outlook for Windows. You will now be able to create, edit, and delete events in your calendar when not connected to the internet. #newoutlookforwindows
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You will now be able to drag emails and files from one account and drop them in another account as attachments in the new Outlook for Windows. #newoutlookforwindows
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In your Notification settings, you'll be able to add a custom sound for your mail notifications, mail reactions, and calendar notifications (aka reminders). #newoutlookforwindows
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We are adding more offline functionality in the new Outlook for Windows. You will now be able to create, edit, and delete events in your calendar when not connected to the internet. #newoutlookforwindows
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When you receive messages from senders we weren't able to verify as safe, you'll see a tag in the message list and a ribbon on the reading pane warning you to be cautious when interacting with it.
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You can now switch between accounts on the Copilot tab. Simply swipe left to open the the left-navigation and select from the list of supported accounts. Updated June 9, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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We're making it possible to jump to a row in the Message List by typing. For example, while sorted by "From", you'll be able to type "Philip" to jump to the first row where the sender is "Philip". #outlookforwindows
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The ability to find text when reading email on Outlook will be supported. This feature will bear resemblance to F4 on Outlook for Windows, or Ctrl+F in another apps. #newoutlookforwindows
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You will now be able to more easily create, delete, rename, and move folders on mobile. From your inbox, tap the Edit icon in the sidebar. Tap on any folder to create a subfolder, or rename, move, and delete that folder. You can also rearrange and nest your folders by dragging and dropping them.
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Give Copilot some instructions about your emails - like the tone, length, greeting - so your Copilot generated drafts sound more like you want them to. #newoutlookforwindow
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The subject header section that shows up at the top when reading an email will be improved. This includes the component that contains meeting information when looking at a meeting invitation and other similar components. The subject header section will be more sensitive to available space and allow for a more comfortable reading experience when on smaller screens or on displays with high scale factors. #newoutlookforwindows
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To conform with the behavior of classic Outlook for Windows, we are moving Shared Mailboxes to be displayed in the same way that Accounts are displayed and adding a Shared icon to give users a visual distinction between standard mailboxes and Shared Mailboxes. #newoutlookforwindows
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Customers can now copy, cut, and paste meetings and appointments on their calendar in the new Outlook using CTRL+C, CTRL+X, and CTRL+V keyboard shortcuts. #newoutlookforwindows
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to import calendars and contacts from .pst file to mailbox. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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When focused on the calendar grid, you will be able to navigate the time slots on the calendar via left/right/up/down arrow keys in month view. #newoutlookforwindows
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to import calendars and contacts from .pst file to mailbox. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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We will be adding declarative agents support in Copilot Chat in Outlook. This roadmap item tracks availability in Outlook for Mac.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to browse and read contacts within a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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The template feature in the new Outlook allows users to create and save email templates for quick and consistent communication, streamlining the process of sending repetitive messages. Additionally, it allows for the seamless import of templates saved as .oft files. #newoutlookforwindows
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The template feature in the new Outlook allows users to create and save email templates for quick and consistent communication, streamlining the process of sending repetitive messages. Additionally, it allows for the seamless import of templates saved as .oft files. #newoutlookforwindows
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to browse and read contacts within a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to forward as an attachment emails in a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to forward as an attachment emails in a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to browse and read calendars and events within a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to browse and read calendars and events within a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to schedule an export of an entire mailbox (emails, calendars, and contacts) or a specific mailbox folder to a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to schedule an export of an entire mailbox (emails, calendars, and contacts) or a specific mailbox folder to a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to import emails from .pst file to mailbox. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to import emails from .pst file to mailbox. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to export an entire mailbox (emails, calendars, and contacts) or a specific mailbox folder to a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to export an entire mailbox (emails, calendars, and contacts) or a specific mailbox folder to a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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Users will be able to toggle a "Reply to" field in the email compose form, which will allow them to add one or multiple addresses which will be used as the recipients for any replies to that message. #newoutlookforwindows
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An "External" tag will be added to contact suggestions that appear in the dropdown when entering contacts in the email compose form in the new Outlook for Windows. #newoutlookforwindows
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Continue working with Copilot and colleagues while on the go, with the ability to view, edit and share Pages on mobile.
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We will be adding declarative agents support for agents in Copilot Chat in Outlook. This roadmap item tracks availability in classic Outlook for Windows.
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This update improves the reliability of calendar sharing and ensures that the events seen by delegates are always up to date. #newoutlookforwindows
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You will now be able to summarize PDF, Word, and PowerPoint email attachments with Copilot in Outlook. The new feature will be available for Outlook Web, the new Outlook for Windows, Outlook Mobile, and the new Outlook for Mac. #newoutlookforwindows
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The order of folders in Outlook mobile will now sync to match the folder order on other Outlook apps.
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Online archive mailboxes will appear in the folder pane alongside other accounts, making it easier to access archived content for shared mailboxes. #newoutlookforwindows
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You can now record and share the correct pronunciation of your name, promoting inclusivity and helping colleagues avoid mispronunciations. With a click, you can play and listen to your colleagues' name pronunciations.
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Microsoft To Do will be available from the Outlook on the web app launcher. To Do will replace the tasks module currently available. After this change, you will see To Do in the app launcher instead of tasks.
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We are adding more functionality to offline mode in the new Outlook for Windows. You will now be able to open and save attachments from your email without an internet connection. #newoutlookforwindows
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Following further review, this feature continues in development. We apologize for any inconvenience. When single clicking on an empty time slot on the calendar surface, the quick compose pop-up will no longer be shown - instead, you will be able to create an appointment by typing directly in the time slot on the calendar grid, just as you can in classic Outlook for Windows. There will be no change to double click behavior, the full compose form will still open as it does today. #newoutlookforwindows
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Shared Mailboxes can be added as Accounts in the new Outlook for Windows. The Shared Mailbox will appear at the Account Level in the Folder list. Access to the Shared Mailbox requires the user's credentials and associated permissions. #newoutlookforwindows
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Users can manually insert a signature into a calendar event like they can in the classic outlook. #newoutlookforwindows
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When you save a document to a cloud account, you will be able to browse through the folders of that account to find the place you would like to save your file.
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The hover actions in the message list will be modified to be more space efficient and minimize unnecessary mouse travel. This change primarily affects users with the multicolumn (wider) message list. #newoutlookforwindows
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Users will be able to automatically see their auto-mapped calendars when toggling from classic Outlook to the new. #newoutlookforwindows
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We are adding support for sort by flag status, flag due date and flag start date.
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In response to feedback from you, our customers, we are adding support for even more formatting options when composing in Outlook for iOS or Android! You will be able to choose font size, set a default font, as well as clearing and painting formatting.
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Prioritize my inbox by Copilot marks high priority mails in your inbox and provides a short summary of the mail's importance in the message list and the reading pane. Mails can be sorted and filtered by Copilot's priority. In Web and New Outlook for Windows, you can also choose to have Copilot mark low priority mails. #newoutlookforwindows
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Org Explorer for Outlook helps you to visualize and explore your company’s internal structure, work teams, and individual roles. This feature will now also be available in Outlook for Mac.
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New Outlook users can now set custom descriptions for their accounts, making them easier to tell apart in the folder list and various lists and menus across the application. The description can be set in the account settings. #newoutlookforwindows
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Currently, when viewing a message, you can access the available actions in the top-right corner. We are updating these actions to be at the bottom of the screen with the ability to customize the order and placement of the actions to suit your needs.
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In new Outlook for Windows, the People Hub offers a streamlined contacts interface with a single view of each person, automatically linking duplicates and enriching them with organizational profiles. #newoutlookforwindows
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Reachability panel, hybrid location, and pronouns (read only) will be available on the Outlook profile card in iOS and Android. Events panel will be replaced with the calendar in Outlook mobile.
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Mail Merge (Basic) will be improved upon to allow fields to be replaced by values per email address. When Mail Merge (Advanced) is launched, not only will every recipient receive their own email with only their email address in the recipients list, but the emails can further be personalized to include content such as their name. #newoutlookforwindows
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Newsletters in Outlook enable customers to create, distribute, and track success for their internal email newsletters. This feature will be available in the new Outlook for Windows and the web. #newoutlookforwindows
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Delegate access for mailbox and folders can be granted from the new Outlook app. Users will be able to view the permissions granted for a mailboxes and folders. #newoutlookforwindows
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Auto-Expanding Archives are a component that provides customers the ability to grow their mailbox archives over the normal 100 GB quota limit.
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<div>AppleScript is a language used to automate the actions of the MacOS and many of its applications. We will add support for this feature in the new Outlook for Mac. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>
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With the new sync window, you can choose how many days' worth of emails and attachments you want to download to your device so you can always access them even while offline.
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This feature adds support for importing PST files into Outlook for Mac. Support for OLM data files will include both importing and exporting data.
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Add calendar support in Online Archive.
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This update brings a new look with the daily peek: click on your work location icon at the top of your calendar to change your work location, view who else will be in the office, or receive suggestions to help optimize your work day. This feature will come to the new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web. Your work location will reflect across Microsoft 365, such as in Teams and your profile card. You can also update your location from Teams which will stay in sync with Outlook. We are also introducing a new location type, out-of-office, which will automatically sync with your out-of-office calendar appointments. #newoutlookforwindows