check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Copilot, Outlook
Platform:
Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
Change type:
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Details:
Executive Assistants can now seamlessly schedule, edit, and send meeting invites on behalf of their leaders directly within Copilot chat. Using simple chat commands, they can create invites, make updates, and add attendees—all without leaving the chat experience.
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-10-16
updated:
2026-01-17
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Copilot allows executive assistants to manage leaders' calendars via a chat interface in Outlook, streamlining the scheduling process across various platforms by enabling commands to be typed directly in a chat instead of manually entering details in a calendar application.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If the change is implemented without proper training, Executive Assistants may struggle to effectively use the new scheduling features, leading to confusion and delays in meeting arrangements.
- roles: Executive Assistants, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-outlook/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-outlook/ba-p/123456
Integration Issues
Without adequate preparation, the integration of Copilot with existing Outlook functionalities may lead to technical glitches, causing missed meetings or incorrect scheduling.
- roles: IT Support, Executive Assistants
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-outlook/, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-copilot-in-outlook-what-you-need-to-know/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-17 | RM Status | In development | Cancelled |
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