check before: 2024-11-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Outlook
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Themes by Copilot will be available in Microsoft Outlook from November 2024, allowing users to create themes inspired by global locations or their current surroundings. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available across various Outlook platforms. Rollout will be automatic with no admin action needed.
Details:
Updated February 4, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience
Starting November 2024, Microsoft Outlook will roll out Themes by Copilot. Copilot users can create and apply a Copilot-generated theme inspired by a global place of interest from a curated list of locations. Users can also choose a style and configure a theme refresh cadence. If users have enabled location permissions, they will also be able to create a theme inspired by their current weather or surroundings. This feature will be available for Outlook for Mac desktops, Outlook for iOS/Android, Outlook on the web, and the new Outlook for Windows desktops. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394682.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late January).
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Created:
2024-10-17
updated:
2025-02-05
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User Interface Changes
The automatic rollout of Themes by Copilot may confuse users who are not familiar with the new feature, leading to potential frustration and decreased productivity as they navigate the updated interface.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/frequently-asked-questions-about-copilot-in-outlook-07420c70-099e-4552-8522-7d426712917b, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=394682
Increased Support Requests
With the introduction of new themes, users may encounter issues or have questions regarding the functionality, resulting in a spike in support requests that could overwhelm IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Operators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/frequently-asked-questions-about-copilot-in-outlook-07420c70-099e-4552-8522-7d426712917b, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=394682
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-02-05 | MC Last Updated | 11/22/2024 21:55:46 | 2025-02-04T23:30:18Z |
| 2025-02-05 | MC Messages | Updated November 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Starting November 2024, Microsoft Outlook will roll out Themes by Copilot. Copilot users can create and apply a Copilot-generated theme inspired by a global place of interest from a curated list of locations. Users can also choose a style and configure a theme refresh cadence. If users have enabled location permissions, they will also be able to create a theme inspired by their current weather or surroundings. This feature will be available for Outlook for Mac desktops, Outlook for iOS/Android, Outlook on the web, and the new Outlook for Windows desktops. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394682. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late December). | Updated February 4, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience
Starting November 2024, Microsoft Outlook will roll out Themes by Copilot. Copilot users can create and apply a Copilot-generated theme inspired by a global place of interest from a curated list of locations. Users can also choose a style and configure a theme refresh cadence. If users have enabled location permissions, they will also be able to create a theme inspired by their current weather or surroundings. This feature will be available for Outlook for Mac desktops, Outlook for iOS/Android, Outlook on the web, and the new Outlook for Windows desktops. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394682. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late January). |
| 2025-02-05 | MC End Time | 03/03/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-05-05T10:00:00Z |
| 2024-11-23 | MC Messages | Starting November 2024, Microsoft Outlook will roll out Themes by Copilot. Copilot users can create and apply a Copilot-generated theme inspired by a global place of interest from a curated list of locations. Users can also choose a style and configure a theme refresh cadence. If users have enabled location permissions, they will also be able to create a theme inspired by their current weather or surroundings. This feature will be available for Outlook for Mac desktops, Outlook for iOS/Android, Outlook on the web, and the new Outlook for Windows desktops. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394682. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by late December 2024. | Updated November 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Starting November 2024, Microsoft Outlook will roll out Themes by Copilot. Copilot users can create and apply a Copilot-generated theme inspired by a global place of interest from a curated list of locations. Users can also choose a style and configure a theme refresh cadence. If users have enabled location permissions, they will also be able to create a theme inspired by their current weather or surroundings. This feature will be available for Outlook for Mac desktops, Outlook for iOS/Android, Outlook on the web, and the new Outlook for Windows desktops. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394682. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late December). |
| 2024-11-23 | MC Title | Microsoft Outlook: Themes by Copilot will be available starting November 2024 | (Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Themes by Copilot will be available starting November 2024 |
| 2024-11-23 | MC Last Updated | 10/17/2024 01:52:52 | 2024-11-22T21:55:46Z |
| 2024-11-23 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-11-23 | MC End Time | 02/28/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-03-03T09:00:00Z |
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