check before: 2025-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Starting in March 2025, Outlook will introduce a setting to hide Copilot entry points, configurable per account and syncing across all Outlook applications. This applies to both organizational and personal accounts. Classic Outlook for Windows will not have this setting, but changes will sync with it. Admins should inform users.
Details:
Starting in March 2025, Outlook will introduce a new setting that allows users to hide Copilot entry points (e.g., "Summarize this email") from the app. This setting can be configured per account and will apply to both organizational and personal email accounts within the app. Once set, the preference will sync across all Outlook applications. This update is in response to user feedback.
[When this will happen:]
The rollout will begin in March 2025.
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Created:
2025-03-01
updated:
2025-03-01
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If users are not informed about the new setting to hide Copilot entry points, they may experience confusion or frustration when they encounter unexpected changes in their Outlook interface, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/03/01/introducing-new-copilot-settings-in-outlook/
Increased Support Requests
Without proper communication regarding the new Copilot settings, IT support may face an influx of support requests from users who are unaware of the changes, impacting response times and resource allocation.
- roles: IT Support Staff, System Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/03/01/introducing-new-copilot-settings-in-outlook/
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