check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Exchange, Outlook
Platform:
iOS, mobile, Online, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Outlook on iOS will allow users to save meeting events as drafts starting late January 2026. Drafts appear with a “[Draft]” label and require no admin setup. This feature helps users pause and resume meeting invitations and applies to all Exchange Online-connected users.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing the ability to save meeting events as drafts in Outlook on iOS. This update helps users start a meeting invitation, pause, and return to it later, providing more flexibility when scheduling on mobile devices.
This message is associated with Microsoft Roadmap ID 545895.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late January 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
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Created:
2026-01-15
updated:
2026-01-15
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summary for non-techies**
Outlook on iOS is introducing a feature that allows users to save meeting events as drafts, enabling them to start creating a meeting invitation, pause, and return to complete it later, with drafts clearly marked on the calendar.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are unaware of the new draft feature, leading to potential miscommunication about meeting invitations.
- roles: End Users, Administrative Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=545895
Increased Meeting Management Complexity
The introduction of draft meetings may lead to users forgetting to finalize and send invitations, resulting in missed meetings or scheduling conflicts.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=545895
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