MC1068270 – (Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android apps: Copy attachments that are not links (archived)

Product:

Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook

Platform:

Android, iOS, Online, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

490063

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android will soon allow users to copy and paste non-linked attachments directly without saving to device or cloud storage. This feature will roll out from mid-June 2025 to late July 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.

Details:
Updated July 18, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android apps: Customers will be able to copy and paste attachments that are not links without having to save to device or cloud storage.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 490063.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously early July).

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-05-06

updated:
2025-07-19

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience with Attachment Management
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new feature allowing direct copying of attachments, leading to potential inefficiencies in their workflow.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490063

Documentation and Training Needs
The lack of prior notification about the change may result in outdated documentation, necessitating urgent updates and training sessions to inform users about the new functionality.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490063

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android is introducing a new feature that simplifies how users handle email attachments. Previously, if you wanted to send an attachment that wasn't a link, you had to save it to your device or cloud storage before attaching it to an email. This process was a bit like having to first download a document to your computer before you could print it, which could be time-consuming and cumbersome.

With the upcoming update, you can think of this new feature as a virtual clipboard for attachments. Imagine you’re working with physical documents: previously, you had to take a document from one file, place it in a separate folder, and then move it to another file. Now, with this update, it’s like being able to directly move a document from one file to another without the extra step of using a separate folder. This means you can simply copy an attachment from one email and paste it directly into another, without the need to save it elsewhere first.

This change will be automatically available to all users from mid-June to late July 2025, and no action is required from administrators. However, it might be helpful to inform your team about this update so they can take advantage of the new feature. Additionally, updating any internal documentation to reflect this change could be beneficial. The feature will be accessible through the three-dot menu in an email, making it easy to copy and paste attachments seamlessly. This update is designed to streamline workflows and make managing email attachments more efficient.