check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Exchange, OneDrive, Outlook, SharePoint
Platform:
Android, iOS, mobile, Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Outlook for iOS and Android now features a "Browse Files" button in conversation threads (with "Newest on Top" view) to quickly access all classic attachments. This mobile-only feature rolled out worldwide in July 2025, requires no admin setup, and excludes OneDrive or SharePoint links.
Details:
Introduction:
We're introducing a new feature in Outlook that helps users quickly find and access all files shared within a conversation thread. Instead of scrolling through individual messages to locate attachments, users will see a Browse Files button at the top of the conversation view that opens a consolidated list of all shared files. This feature is supported exclusively on Outlook for iOS and Android.
When this will happen:
General Availability (Worldwide, DoD, GCC, GCCH): Rollout began in early July 2025 and completed in late July 2025.
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Created:
2025-07-24
updated:
2025-07-24
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summary for non-techies**
Outlook for iOS and Android has introduced a "Browse Files" button that allows users to quickly access all classic attachments in conversation threads, enhancing productivity by eliminating the need to scroll through emails, though it does not support cloud-linked files.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are unaware of the new 'Browse Files' feature, leading to inefficiencies in locating attachments within conversation threads.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-for-ios-and-android-browse-conversation-files/ba-p/123456
Technological Limitations
The new feature does not support links to OneDrive or SharePoint, which may lead to user dissatisfaction as they cannot access all shared files in one place, potentially impacting collaboration.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-for-ios-and-android-browse-conversation-files/ba-p/123456
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