496595 – Outlook: Save an Event as a Draft on Android

Product:

Outlook

Platform:

Android, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

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Details:

You can save a meeting as a draft on your calendar if you aren't ready to send the meeting invites. When composing an event with at least one attendee added, select dismiss and then select Save as a Draft. The draft event will show on your calendar as [Draft] along with the title of the event.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-07-19

updated:
2025-08-26

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they attempt to save a meeting as a draft without prior knowledge of the feature, leading to potential miscommunication about meeting schedules.
   - roles: End Users, Administrative Staff
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/save-an-event-as-a-draft-in-outlook-android-12345678

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the draft feature without adequate preparation may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the new functionality, impacting IT support resources.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
   - references: https://www.techradar.com/news/how-to-use-outlook-draft-feature

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're planning a big party, but you're not quite ready to send out the invitations. Maybe you're still deciding on the perfect venue or finalizing the guest list. Instead of sending out the invites prematurely, you jot down all your plans and ideas in a notebook to revisit later. This way, you have everything ready to go when you're finally set to invite your friends.

Similarly, Outlook on Android now allows you to save a meeting as a draft. When you're creating an event and have added at least one attendee, but you're not ready to send out the invites, you can choose to save it as a draft. This is like putting your party plans in that notebook. The draft event will appear on your calendar with "[Draft]" in front of the event title, reminding you that it's still a work in progress. Once you're ready, you can finalize the details and send out the invites with confidence. This feature helps you stay organized and ensures that your calendar reflects your plans, even if they're not quite ready for prime time.