check before: 2025-02-01
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Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Outlook, Windows
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Summary:
The message details an upcoming feature for Microsoft 365 Business Chat that allows users to schedule meetings in Outlook using natural language. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available on Windows, Mac, and Outlook for the web starting early February 2025. No admin action is needed for the rollout.
Details:
Updated January 30, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat (BizChat): When a Business Chat user requests to schedule a meeting with someone using natural language, Business Chat will offer an option to Continue in Outlook.
This message applies to Business Chat on Windows and Mac desktops and Microsoft Outlook for the web.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early February 2025 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late January 2025).
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2025-01-22
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2025-01-31
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new feature, leading to potential delays in scheduling meetings.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/01/30/updated-microsoft-365-business-chat-use-continue-to-outlook-to-set-up-a-meeting-in-microsoft-outlook/
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the new feature without prior preparation may lead to an increase in support requests from users unfamiliar with the functionality.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/01/30/updated-microsoft-365-business-chat-use-continue-to-outlook-to-set-up-a-meeting-in-microsoft-outlook/
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-01-31 | MC Messages | Coming soon to Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat (BizChat): When a Business Chat user requests to schedule a meeting with someone using natural language, Business Chat will offer an option to Continue in Outlook.
This message applies to Business Chat on Windows and Mac desktops and Microsoft Outlook for the web. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2025. | Updated January 30, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat (BizChat): When a Business Chat user requests to schedule a meeting with someone using natural language, Business Chat will offer an option to Continue in Outlook. This message applies to Business Chat on Windows and Mac desktops and Microsoft Outlook for the web. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early February 2025 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late January 2025). |
| 2025-01-31 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Business Chat: Use "Continue to Outlook" to set up a meeting in Microsoft Outlook | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Business Chat: Use "Continue to Outlook" to set up a meeting in Microsoft Outlook |
| 2025-01-31 | MC Last Updated | 01/22/2025 03:02:53 | 2025-01-30T16:12:44Z |
| 2025-01-31 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-01-31 | MC Summary | The message details an upcoming feature for Microsoft 365 Business Chat that allows users to schedule meetings in Outlook using natural language. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available on Windows, Mac, and Outlook for the web starting mid-January 2025. No admin action is needed for the rollout. | The message details an upcoming feature for Microsoft 365 Business Chat that allows users to schedule meetings in Outlook using natural language. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available on Windows, Mac, and Outlook for the web starting early February 2025. No admin action is needed for the rollout. |
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