check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Outlook
Platform:
US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
We're introducing a sidebar experience for Copilot Chat in classic Outlook for Windows. Now, you'll be able to chat with Copilot alongside and in the context of the content you're reading or writing in Outlook.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
Current Channel, General Availability
Created:
2025-05-16
updated:
2025-05-16
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summary for non-techies**
Copilot Chat in Outlook for Windows is a sidebar feature that allows users to interact with an intelligent assistant directly within their email interface, enhancing productivity by providing quick access to information, drafting assistance, and task organization without leaving the current email context.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Disruption
The introduction of a sidebar may disrupt the existing user interface, leading to confusion and decreased productivity as users adapt to the new layout.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-copilot-chat-in-outlook/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-outlook-copilot-chat
Performance Issues
If the sidebar is not properly optimized, it may lead to slower performance of Outlook, causing frustration among users and potential delays in communication.
- roles: End Users, System Administrators
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-outlook-copilot-chat-launches/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2023/10/02/microsoft-outlook-copilot-chat-launches/
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explanation for non-techies**
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