510107 – Outlook: Enhanced Search Experience in Win32

Product:

Copilot, Outlook

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

MC1176366

Details:

After executing a search in classic Outlook, users will have the option to easily opt into seeing an AI generated summary of their search results in their Copilot side pane. They can ask further questions in their chat, navigate to cited files and emails, or go back to their email experience easily.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-10-07

updated:
2025-10-07

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're in a library, searching for a specific book among thousands of others. Traditionally, you'd have to sift through each shelf, looking at titles and authors until you find what you're looking for. This is similar to how searching in Outlook used to work; you'd type in your query and manually go through the results to find the right email or document.

Now, picture having a helpful librarian by your side. You tell them what you're looking for, and they not only find the book but also give you a brief summary of its contents, suggest related books, and offer to answer any further questions you might have. This is akin to the new AI-enhanced search experience in Outlook.

When you perform a search in classic Outlook, you can now opt to see an AI-generated summary of your search results in the Copilot side pane. This feature acts like that helpful librarian, providing a concise overview of the most relevant information from your search. You can ask additional questions, navigate directly to cited files and emails, or easily return to your main email view.

This enhancement streamlines the process of finding information, saving you time and effort. It's like having a personal assistant that not only helps you locate what you need but also enriches your understanding of the content. This change aims to make your email management more efficient and less time-consuming, much like how a good librarian makes your library visit more productive.