check before: 2025-12-01
Product:
Copilot, Outlook
Platform:
Android, Online, US Instances, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Outlook for Android will have a new, separate Copilot Chat button for users with a M365 Copilot license, improving access and clarity. The rollout starts and completes in early December 2025. No functionality changes or admin actions are needed, but helpdesk and documentation updates are recommended.
Details:
Updated December 4, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We are updating the user interface (UI) for Copilot Chat in Outlook for Android so that the button is separate from the mail compose, event compose, and add a contact button. This feature will be available for users with a M365 Copilot license.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 and is expected to complete by late January 2026 (previously early December 2025).
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Created:
2025-11-12
updated:
2025-12-05
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User Interface Confusion
Users may be confused by the new layout if they are not informed about the change, leading to potential frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/12/04/introducing-new-copilot-chat-button-in-outlook-for-android/
Training and Documentation Gaps
Existing training materials and documentation may become outdated, causing users to struggle with the new interface and not utilize the feature effectively.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/12/04/introducing-new-copilot-chat-button-in-outlook-for-android/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-12-05 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We are updating the user interface (UI) for Copilot Chat in Outlook for Android so that the button is separate from the mail compose, event compose, and add a contact button. This feature will be available for users with a M365 Copilot license. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 and is expected to complete in early December 2025. | Updated December 4, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We are updating the user interface (UI) for Copilot Chat in Outlook for Android so that the button is separate from the mail compose, event compose, and add a contact button. This feature will be available for users with a M365 Copilot license. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 and is expected to complete by late January 2026 (previously early December 2025). |
| 2025-12-05 | MC Title | New Dedicated Copilot Chat Button in Outlook for Android | (Updated) New Dedicated Copilot Chat Button in Outlook for Android |
| 2025-12-05 | MC Last Updated | 11/12/2025 07:30:57 | 2025-12-04T21:38:36Z |
| 2025-12-05 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-12-05 | MC End Time | 01/02/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-02T09:00:00Z |
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