Outlook on the web – Project Moca migrating to Outlook board view.
Short version:Did you use Project Moca?Microsoft will be migrating content from Project Moca to the new Outlook Calendar board view in July. All boards and content will be migrated and you...
Copilot chat to summarise emails for unlicensed users
Short VersionMicrosoft is introducing a new way to summarise email threads in Outlook using Copilot chat, for people with and without a Copilot licence. Now due mid-September 2025 to January 2026.
DetailsYou’ll...
Customise folder icon colours in new Outlook and web
TL;DRNew Outlook and Outlook web will soon allow you to customise folder icon colours. Due late March 2025.
DetailsTo change the colour of a folder icon (1), hover over the folder name,...
Create and view Outlook rules in M365 Copilot
Short VersionYou will soon be able to create and view Outlook Inbox rules from M365 Copilot. Now due early to late April 2026.
DetailsNew M365 Copilot capabilities will let you create and view Outlook Inbox...
Copilot to automatically resolve and reschedule meeting conflicts
Short VersionCopilot will resolve conflicts by automatically rescheduling 1:1 meetings you have marked as flexible. Now due mid-February 2026 to May 2026 in targeted release.
DetailsCopilot will help you manage scheduling conflicts...
Copy meeting attendee responses from Outlook to your clipboard
DetailsComing soon to new Outlook for Windows and on the web: copy a list of meeting attendees and their response status (attending, declined, or no response) to the clipboard.
Users can go...
Copilot Chat for shared and delegated mailboxes
Short VersionMicrosoft is expanding M365 Copilot capabilities in Outlook to include shared and delegated mailboxes. Due early May to early June 2026.
DetailsThis update allows M365 Copilot users to use Copilot features while working...
Work Hours and Location (WHL) comes to the Outlook My Day pane
Update 3rd April 2025 from Microsoft: "We would like to inform that we are rolling back this feature until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience".
TL;DRNew Outlook and Outlook web will...
Microsoft Outlook: Reactions to Email Messages
Microsoft continue to breathe new life into emails with this super-fast way to respond to an email without generating another email.
TL;DR:With reactions in Outlook, you can now react to an email...
Immersive Reader for Outlook Desktop
Another great usability feature for Outlook on desktop; Immersive Reader is coming soon.
TL;DR:Immersive Reader in Outlook Desktop includes all capabilities available in Immersive Reader Microsoft Word. Now due late July to...
Outlook and Teams gain improved scheduling with Copilot update
DetailsMicrosoft are updating the Event creation experience with a refreshed user interface and new Copilot capabilities. The updated Event form has a modernised layout with relocated controls and entry points for...
Cancelled: Copilot in Outlook mobile to highlight emails that need your attention
Updated 4th February 2026 by Microsoft: "This feature has been removed from outlook for iOS and Android in response to user feedback and costs. We apologize for any inconvenience".
Short VersionCopilot in...
Switch to the new Groups experience in Outlook on the web
TL;DRAn optional new Groups experience is coming to Outlook on the web and new Outlook for Windows. The Groups Home page is described as a place to connect, communicate, and collaborate with...
New in Outlook: In-Person Events and Hybrid RSVPing
TL;DRUsers of Outlook on the Web and new Outlook for Windows will soon be able to create In-Person Events with Hybrid RSVPing. Meeting organisers can request in-person attendance, while attendees can...
Improvements to Microsoft Search with personal query history
What you need to know:Delayed: Microsoft are adding a new option in Microsoft Search that allows you to view and manage your personal query history.
What you need to do:With personal query...
New Outlook for Windows is generally available (GA) from 1st August 2024
TL;DRNew Outlook for Windows will be generally available on 1st August 2024 for commercial accounts. This change will not automatically affect end users. Due 1st August 2024.
Details
Main points:
Transition to General Availability...
New: Outlook – Reactions and new notification experience
What you need to know:
Reactions to email messages is coming to Outlook on the web, Outlook for iOS, and Outlook for Android. With this release, Outlook for iOS and Outlook for...
Outlook on the web – Work Hours and Location (WHL)
TL;DR:Hybrid workers, you can now set up your Work Hours and Location (WHL) in Outlook on the web, specifying when you’ll be remote or in the office. Once set up in...
Play My Emails in Outlook launching internationally
Short version:Already available in the UK, India, Australia, and Canada, Play My Emails in Outlook for iOS and Android will soon be rolling out in English worldwide, with messages read out...
Some Outlook users to be automatically migrated to New Outlook
TL;DRMicrosoft 365 Business Standard and Premium users will be migrated from Classic to New Outlook unless they opt-out. Due from 6th January 2025.
DetailsYou will be notified in Outlook before being toggled...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Copilot? November 2026
*Members only early access* Welcome to our eleventh roundup of 2026. We review what was announced, released, and delayed across Microsoft 365 and Copilot...
