Link preview cards in Outlook have been retired
The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web no longer create preview cards for pasted links. Links now appear as regular clickable hyperlinks.
29. September 2026
Tagged: Outlook
Classic Outlook style in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook
Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows get an optional “Classic Outlook” style. The Classic Outlook style should give users a more familiar look and feel during the transition.
20. September 2026
Unified Inbox in the new Outlook for Windows
Microsoft is rolling out a unified Inbox view in the new Outlook for Windows, letting users view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox without merging mailboxes. Unified Inbox is enabled by default.
5. September 2026
Cross-tenant Message Recall in Exchange Online
Cross-tenant message recall lets Exchange administrators allow trusted external Microsoft 365 tenants to recall messages sent to their users, extending a capability previously limited to users within the same tenant.
30. August 2026
New Outlook Inbox rule condition lets users sort external emails automatically
Outlook offers a new Inbox rule condition that lets users automatically sort, categorize, or prioritize messages from external senders.
23. August 2026
Microsoft Planner in Outlook
Planner is now available in Outlook, so users can manage tasks and plans without leaving their inbox.
22. August 2026
Outlook Mobile now supports Follow for meeting invitations
Outlook Mobile now supports the Follow option for meeting invitations, letting users stay updated on meetings they cannot attend.
12. August 2026
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
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