check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, Windows
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the Web will support creating, saving, and reusing email templates, including importing .oft files. Rollout begins September 2025, with templates accessible across devices and enabled by default, requiring no admin setup. Users can manage templates from the compose window and settings.
Details:
Updated October 23, 2025: We have updated the timeline for Gov clouds. Thank you for your patience.
The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the Web now support email templates, enabling users to create, save, and reuse templates for faster, more consistent communication. This update also supports importing existing templates saved as .oft files, streamlining the transition from classic Outlook experiences.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 485757
When this will happen:
Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early September 2025 (previously late August) and is expected to complete by mid-September 2025 (previously early September).
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-October 2025 (previously early October) and is expected to complete by early November 2025 (previously late November).
General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 (previously early November) and is expected to complete by mid-December 2025 (previously early December).
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Created:
2025-08-05
updated:
2025-10-24
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User Experience with Email Templates
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new email template feature, leading to inefficient communication and potential delays in response times.
- roles: End Users, Customer Support Representatives
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=485757
Transition from Classic Outlook
Without preparation, users may struggle to transition from classic Outlook experiences to the new template functionality, resulting in lost productivity and errors in email communication.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=485757
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-10-24 | MC Messages | Updated August 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the Web now support email templates, enabling users to create, save, and reuse templates for faster, more consistent communication. This update also supports importing existing templates saved as .oft files, streamlining the transition from classic Outlook experiences. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 485757 When this will happen: Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early September 2025 (previously late August) and is expected to complete by mid-September 2025 (previously early September). General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-October 2025 (previously early October) and is expected to complete by early November 2025 (previously late November). General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in early November 2025 (previously early-October) and is expected to complete by early December 2025 (previously late November). | Updated October 23, 2025: We have updated the timeline for Gov clouds. Thank you for your patience.
The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the Web now support email templates, enabling users to create, save, and reuse templates for faster, more consistent communication. This update also supports importing existing templates saved as .oft files, streamlining the transition from classic Outlook experiences. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 485757 When this will happen: Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early September 2025 (previously late August) and is expected to complete by mid-September 2025 (previously early September). General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-October 2025 (previously early October) and is expected to complete by early November 2025 (previously late November). General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 (previously early November) and is expected to complete by mid-December 2025 (previously early December). |
| 2025-10-24 | MC Title | (Updating) Outlook: Create and save email templates in the new Outlook for Windows | (Updated) Outlook: Create and save email templates in the new Outlook for Windows |
| 2025-10-24 | MC Last Updated | 08/29/2025 16:08:20 | 2025-10-23T20:14:47Z |
| 2025-10-24 | MC Summary | The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for Web will support creating, saving, and reusing email templates, including importing .oft files. Rollout starts September 2025, with templates accessible across devices and enabled by default, requiring no admin setup. Users can manage templates from the compose window and settings. | The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the Web will support creating, saving, and reusing email templates, including importing .oft files. Rollout begins September 2025, with templates accessible across devices and enabled by default, requiring no admin setup. Users can manage templates from the compose window and settings. |
| 2025-08-30 | MC Messages | The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the Web now support email templates, enabling users to create, save, and reuse templates for faster, more consistent communication. This update also supports importing existing templates saved as .oft files, streamlining the transition from classic Outlook experiences.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 485757 When this will happen: Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late August 2025 and is expected to complete by early September 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in early-October 2025 and is expected to complete by late-November 2025. | Updated August 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the Web now support email templates, enabling users to create, save, and reuse templates for faster, more consistent communication. This update also supports importing existing templates saved as .oft files, streamlining the transition from classic Outlook experiences. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 485757 When this will happen: Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early September 2025 (previously late August) and is expected to complete by mid-September 2025 (previously early September). General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-October 2025 (previously early October) and is expected to complete by early November 2025 (previously late November). General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in early November 2025 (previously early-October) and is expected to complete by early December 2025 (previously late November). |
| 2025-08-30 | MC Title | Outlook: Create and save email templates in the new Outlook for Windows | (Updating) Outlook: Create and save email templates in the new Outlook for Windows |
| 2025-08-30 | MC Last Updated | 08/05/2025 00:53:05 | 2025-08-29T16:08:20Z |
| 2025-08-30 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-08-30 | MC Summary | The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web will support creating, saving, editing, and reusing email templates, including importing .oft files. Templates sync across devices and platforms. Rollout starts late August 2025, with general availability by November 2025. No admin action needed. | The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for Web will support creating, saving, and reusing email templates, including importing .oft files. Rollout starts September 2025, with templates accessible across devices and enabled by default, requiring no admin setup. Users can manage templates from the compose window and settings. |
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