check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Outlook
Platform:
mobile, Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will enable drafting, editing, and sending Outlook emails directly within the chat starting early May 2026. This feature, on by default for licensed users with Exchange Online on desktop, streamlines email workflows without requiring admin changes or affecting compliance.
Details:
Updated March 23, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're enhancing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat by enabling users to draft, edit, and send Outlook email directly within Copilot Chat. When Microsoft 365 Copilot identifies an email‑writing intent, it will open an embedded Outlook compose form. This improvement reduces context switching and streamlines everyday communication workflows.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by early June 2026 (previously late April).
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Created:
2026-03-17
updated:
2026-03-24
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new email drafting feature in Copilot Chat, leading to potential inefficiencies in communication workflows.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/03/23/updated-microsoft-365-copilot-draft-and-send-outlook-email-directly-in-copilot-chat/
Increased Support Requests
Without prior preparation and communication, the introduction of the new feature may lead to an increase in support requests as users encounter issues or have questions about the new functionality.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/03/23/updated-microsoft-365-copilot-draft-and-send-outlook-email-directly-in-copilot-chat/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-03-24 | MC Last Updated | 03/10/2026 18:51:23 | 2026-03-23T23:18:09Z |
| 2026-03-24 | MC Messages | Updated March 10, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're enhancing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat by enabling users to draft, edit, and send Outlook email directly within Copilot Chat. When Microsoft 365 Copilot identifies an email‑writing intent, it will open an embedded Outlook compose form. This improvement reduces context switching and streamlines everyday communication workflows. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late March 2026 (previously early March) and is expected to complete by late April 2026 (previously early April). | Updated March 23, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're enhancing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat by enabling users to draft, edit, and send Outlook email directly within Copilot Chat. When Microsoft 365 Copilot identifies an email‑writing intent, it will open an embedded Outlook compose form. This improvement reduces context switching and streamlines everyday communication workflows. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by early June 2026 (previously late April). |
| 2026-03-24 | MC End Time | 06/01/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-13T09:00:00Z |
| 2026-03-24 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will enable drafting, editing, and sending Outlook emails directly within the chat starting late March 2026. This feature, on by default for licensed desktop users with Exchange Online, streamlines email workflows without requiring admin changes or affecting compliance. No action is needed. | Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will enable drafting, editing, and sending Outlook emails directly within the chat starting early May 2026. This feature, on by default for licensed users with Exchange Online on desktop, streamlines email workflows without requiring admin changes or affecting compliance. |
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