475249 – Outlook: Summarize email attachments with Copilot

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check before: 2025-03-01

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

You will now be able to summarize PDF, Word, and PowerPoint email attachments with Copilot in Outlook on the web and new Outlook for Windows. #newoutlookforwindows

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-01-16

updated:
2025-01-16

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If the Copilot feature is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience slow performance or crashes when attempting to summarize large attachments, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-copilot-in-outlook/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-outlook-copilot

Data Privacy Concerns
The introduction of Copilot may lead to unintentional data exposure if sensitive information in attachments is summarized and shared without adequate security measures, risking compliance violations.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/microsoft-copilot-in-outlook-what-you-need-to-know/, https://www.csoonline.com/article/3671234/microsoft-copilot-and-data-privacy-what-you-need-to-know.html

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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