check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Copilot, Exchange, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Outlook, Windows
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot in classic Outlook for Windows will enable users with a Copilot license to schedule meetings via a new "Schedule with Copilot" option, automating availability checks, room booking, agenda drafting, and invitations. Public preview starts late January 2026; general availability begins early March 2026.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new way for users to schedule meetings directly from Copilot in classic Outlook for Windows. This update helps users save time by quickly finding availability, reserving rooms, drafting agendas, and sending invitations-all from a simple Copilot prompt or by selecting Schedule with Copilot in the Outlook interface.
This feature is available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 542185.
[When this will happen]
Public Preview: Rolling out from late January 2026 to late February 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out from early March 2026 to late March 2026.
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Created:
2026-02-07
updated:
2026-02-07
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Copilot's "Schedule with Copilot" feature allows users with a Copilot license to automate meeting logistics in classic Outlook for Windows, including checking availability, booking rooms, creating agendas, and sending invitations, with availability starting in public preview in January 2026.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If the 'Schedule with Copilot' feature is introduced without proper user training, users may struggle to utilize the new functionality effectively, leading to confusion and frustration.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=542185#Roadmap
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of the new scheduling feature without adequate preparation may lead to an influx of support tickets as users encounter issues or have questions about the new functionality.
- roles: Helpdesk Support, IT Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=542185#Roadmap
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