Exchange administrators can now set the default recipient separator setting in Outlook
Exchange Online administrators can now set a tenant-wide default for the “Use commas as recipient separators” setting in Outlook.
3. August 2026
Tagged: Outlook
Variable number of message preview lines in Outlook
Outlook on the web and the new Outlook now allow users to modify how the preview text for emails shows in the message list. Users can choose to display two lines, one line, or no additional lines. One line is the default setting.
2. August 2026
Update the work location in Outlook Mobile
Outlook Mobile users can now update their work location directly from the calendar, without switching to another platform. Custom work locations are not yet supported.
28. July 2026
Enhanced Assistant information on the Microsoft 365 Profile Card
Assistant information now also appears in the Organization section of the profile card, including in Org Explorer, Outlook, and Teams, improving discoverability across Microsoft 365 for users.
18. July 2026
Copilot Premium users can now open Outlook emails directly within Copilot Chat
Copilot Premium users can now open referenced Outlook emails side by side with their Copilot Chat conversation.
2. July 2026
Copilot in Outlook is now available in shared and delegated mailboxes
Microsoft 365 Copilot now works within shared and delegated mailboxes in Outlook, allowing executive assistants, support staff, and other users to summarize messages and draft replies without switching to their own mailbox.
23. June 2026
Microsoft 365 Copilot can now create and list Outlook Inbox rules
Microsoft 365 Copilot now lets users create and list Outlook Inbox rules directly from Copilot Chat via natural language, without opening Outlook settings.
17. June 2026
Select multiple Calendar Events in the new Outlook
Outlook on the web and the new Outlook now support multi-select for calendar events, just like in Outlook Classic.
13. June 2026
New Inbox rule actions in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook
Microsoft has added new Inbox rule actions to Outlook on the web and the new Outlook: clear mail categories, permanently delete a message, and manage email flags.
5. June 2026
“Go to Folder” is now available in the new Outlook
“Go to Folder” is now available in the new Outlook and Outlook for the web, letting users jump directly to any folder without scrolling through nested folder structures.
30. May 2026
Agentic Outlook Calendar capabilities in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft has added agentic calendar capabilities to Microsoft 365 Copilot for users in the Frontier program, enabling users to automatically accept, decline, and manage Outlook meetings.
29. May 2026
Outlook Mobile lets users choose what happens to meeting invitations after responding
Outlook Mobile adds a new setting that lets users keep meeting invitations in the Inbox after responding, aligning with Outlook on the web and the new Outlook.
11. May 2026
Awards and Certifications on Microsoft 365 Profile Cards
Microsoft 365 profile cards now include Awards and Certifications, surfacing existing values from the profile schema for organizations already populating the information via Microsoft Graph.
10. May 2026
A new Copilot drafting experience in Outlook
Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a new side-by-side drafting experience in Outlook, letting users refine and iterate on emails through back-and-forth interaction with Copilot without leaving the compose window.
19. April 2026
Control file attachments in offline mode for the new Outlook for Windows
Exchange Online has a new OWAMailboxPolicy setting that lets administrators control whether file attachments are accessible when users work offline in the new Outlook for Windows.
19. April 2026
Outlook Lite for Android: End of service in May 2026
Microsoft is completely retiring Outlook Lite for Android. Existing installations will lose mailbox connectivity. Users should migrate to Outlook Mobile for Android.
18. April 2026
Expanded profile card in Outlook Classic will be retired
The expanded profile card in Outlook Classic will be retired in June 2026. Only a reduced contact card will be available. Microsoft advises informing users about the change.
11. April 2026
Microsoft may have accidentally published an Outlook Mail app for Teams
Teams now includes an app that opens the Outlook Mail view. Microsoft may have published this app by mistake, as the app is not available in most tenants.
19. March 2026
Draft and send Outlook emails directly in Copilot Chat
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is getting a practical upgrade that makes email composition faster and more seamless. Users will soon be able to draft and send Outlook emails without leaving Copilot Chat.
17. March 2026
New Graphics button in Outlook: Insert Emojis, Stock Images, and Stickers into emails
Outlook is getting a new Graphics button, bringing emojis, stock images, and stickers to the new Outlook and Outlook on the web.
23. February 2026