498320 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Summarize email with Copilot chat in Outlook

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Outlook

Platform:

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

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Links:

MC1124564

Details:

Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can now easily summarize emails in a single click, using Copilot chat. Users must have access to Copilot chat and pinning enabled to utilize. This change is coming to both Classic and New Outlook for Windows #newoutlookforwindows

Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-07-17

updated:
2025-09-06

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you have a personal assistant who helps you manage your emails. This assistant is now smarter and can quickly summarize long emails for you, making it easier to grasp the main points without reading every word. This is similar to having a friend who reads a long book and then tells you the main story in a few sentences.

Microsoft has introduced a feature called Copilot chat in Outlook, which acts like this assistant. Even if you don't have a special Microsoft 365 Copilot license, you can still use this feature to summarize your emails with just one click. It's like having a shortcut to understanding your emails faster.

To use this feature, you need to have access to Copilot chat and ensure it's set up correctly in your Outlook. This update is available for both the Classic and New Outlook versions on Windows, making it accessible to a wide range of users. It's like having a new tool in your toolbox that works with the tools you already have, whether you're using a desktop, laptop, or even mobile devices like Android, iOS, or Mac.

In essence, this change helps you manage your time better by reducing the effort needed to go through lengthy emails, allowing you to focus on more important tasks. It's a small but significant improvement in how you handle your daily communications.