check before: 2024-09-15
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, Outlook, Windows
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Starting mid-September to late October 2025, new Outlook for Windows will allow sharing local Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files via right-click Share in File Explorer. This replaces the old Outlook sharing method and requires no admin action, though user notification is recommended.
Details:
Updated July 28, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook: Users will be able to share Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files stored on their device (not stored in a cloud like Microsoft OneDrive) from new Outlook for Windows.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397094.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2025 (previously early July 2025) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously late August).
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2024-09-04
updated:
2025-07-29
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User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the change in the file sharing method, as they will need to adapt to the new right-click sharing feature in File Explorer instead of the old method.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=397094
Increased Support Requests
The transition to the new sharing method may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the new process, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Personnel
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=397094
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-07-29 | MC Messages | Updated May 7, 2025: After further review, we are not able to continue rolling this out at this time until July 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook: Users will be able to share Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files stored on their device (not stored in a cloud like Microsoft OneDrive) from new Outlook for Windows. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397094. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 (previously early October) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously late August). | Updated July 28, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook: Users will be able to share Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files stored on their device (not stored in a cloud like Microsoft OneDrive) from new Outlook for Windows. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397094. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2025 (previously early July 2025) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously late August). |
| 2025-07-29 | MC Last Updated | 05/23/2025 18:52:21 | 2025-07-28T20:51:54Z |
| 2025-07-29 | MC Summary | The rollout of the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows feature allowing users to share local Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files via email is delayed until July 2025. The rollout will complete by late October 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. | Starting mid-September to late October 2025, new Outlook for Windows will allow sharing local Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files via right-click Share in File Explorer. This replaces the old Outlook sharing method and requires no admin action, though user notification is recommended. |
| 2025-05-24 | MC End Time | 10/06/2025 10:00:00 | 2025-12-15T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-05-24 | MC Last Updated | 05/07/2025 22:58:21 | 2025-05-23T18:52:21Z |
| 2025-05-08 | MC Messages | Updated January 23, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook: Users will be able to share Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files stored on their device (not stored in a cloud like Microsoft OneDrive) from new Outlook for Windows. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397094. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late December). | Updated May 7, 2025: After further review, we are not able to continue rolling this out at this time until July 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook: Users will be able to share Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files stored on their device (not stored in a cloud like Microsoft OneDrive) from new Outlook for Windows. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397094. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 (previously early October) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously late August). |
| 2025-05-08 | MC Last Updated | 01/28/2025 19:54:35 | 2025-05-07T22:58:21Z |
| 2025-05-08 | MC Summary | Microsoft Outlook for Windows will soon allow users to share local Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files via email. The rollout starts in October 2024 and finishes by August 2025. This feature is enabled by default, requiring no admin action prior to rollout. Users can share files directly from File Explorer. | The rollout of the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows feature allowing users to share local Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files via email is delayed until July 2025. The rollout will complete by late October 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. |
| 2025-01-29 | MC End Time | 02/10/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-10-06T10:00:00Z |
| 2025-01-29 | MC Last Updated | 01/23/2025 19:24:57 | 2025-01-28T19:54:35Z |
| 2025-01-24 | MC Messages | Updated September 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook: Users will be able to share Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files stored on their device (not stored in a cloud like Microsoft OneDrive) from new Outlook for Windows. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397094. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by late December 2024 (previously mid-November). | Updated January 23, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook: Users will be able to share Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files stored on their device (not stored in a cloud like Microsoft OneDrive) from new Outlook for Windows. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397094. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late December). |
| 2025-01-24 | MC Last Updated | 09/26/2024 19:39:30 | 2025-01-23T19:24:57Z |
| 2025-01-24 | MC Summary | The update allows users to share local Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files via new Outlook for Windows. Rollout begins early October 2024, completing by late December 2024. This feature is enabled by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Users can share files directly from File Explorer. | Microsoft Outlook for Windows will soon allow users to share local Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files via email. The rollout starts in October 2024 and finishes by August 2025. This feature is enabled by default, requiring no admin action prior to rollout. Users can share files directly from File Explorer. |
| 2024-09-27 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-09-27 | MC Summary | Outlook for Windows will soon allow sharing of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files stored locally on devices via email. The rollout starts mid-September 2024, completing by mid-November 2024, with no admin action required. Users can right-click a file and select new Outlook to share it. | The update allows users to share local Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files via new Outlook for Windows. Rollout begins early October 2024, completing by late December 2024. This feature is enabled by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Users can share files directly from File Explorer. |
| 2024-09-27 | MC Last Updated | 09/04/2024 01:07:40 | 2024-09-26T19:39:30Z |
| 2024-09-27 | MC Messages | Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook: Users will be able to share Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files stored on their device (not stored in a cloud like Microsoft OneDrive) from new Outlook for Windows.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397094. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by mid-November 2024. | Updated September 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook: Users will be able to share Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files stored on their device (not stored in a cloud like Microsoft OneDrive) from new Outlook for Windows. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397094. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by late December 2024 (previously mid-November). |
| 2024-09-27 | MC Title | New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Sharing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint local files through email | (Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Sharing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint local files through email |
| 2024-09-27 | MC End Time | 01/01/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-02-10T09:00:00Z |
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