413720 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Meetings search using categories added in Outlook

Product:

Copilot, Outlook

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Links:

Details:

This unblocks customers from searching for meetings specifying the categories they have added in Outlook.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-09-25

updated:
2025-11-17

Docu to Check

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MS workload name

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Search Functionality Disruption
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience disruptions in their ability to search for meetings effectively, leading to confusion and wasted time.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-october-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-outlook/ba-p/123456

User Training and Adaptation
Users may not be familiar with the new search capabilities, resulting in a steep learning curve and potential frustration if they are not adequately trained beforehand.
   - roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-october-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-outlook/ba-p/123456

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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