MC891239 – Microsoft Outlook: Select specific text in an email and use Copilot for Microsoft 365 to rewrite it (archived)

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check before: 2024-09-30

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Outlook

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, User impact

Links:

392327

Details:

Summary:
In Microsoft Outlook, users can select text and use Copilot for Microsoft 365 to rewrite it, adjusting tone and length. This feature, linked to Roadmap ID 392327, will roll out from late September to late November 2024 and requires no admin action.

Details:
In Microsoft Outlook, customers can select portions of text in an email and use Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 to rewrite it. Using Copilot for Microsoft 365, users can give detailed instructions on how to rewrite a selection of text and find quick options to modify tone and length.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 392327.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-09-17

updated:
2024-09-17

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Outlook is introducing a feature that allows users to select specific text in an email and use Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 to rewrite it, available from late September to late November 2024, with no action required from administrators.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new Copilot feature, leading to potential misuse or underutilization of the tool.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=392327

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the Copilot feature without prior user training may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek assistance on how to effectively use the new functionality.
   - roles: Support Staff, IT Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=392327

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