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Summary
- New feature allowing users to save meeting events as drafts in Outlook on iOS.
- Users can pause and return to in-progress meeting invitations easily.
- Draft events will be labeled with “[Draft]” in the calendar.
- No admin configuration is needed; the feature is enabled by default.
- Inform users and update training materials regarding the new option.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 30 Jan 2026
Release End: 28 Feb 2026
Services: Outlook
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
1/14/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
We’re introducing the ability to save meeting events as drafts in Outlook on iOS. This update helps users start a meeting invitation, pause, and return to it later, providing more flexibility when scheduling on mobile devices.
This message is associated with Microsoft Roadmap ID 545895.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late January 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
- All users creating calendar events in Outlook on iOS connected to Exchange Online.
What will happen:
- Users will see a new option to save an in-progress meeting as a draft when dismissing an event with at least one attendee:
- Draft events will appear on the calendar with a “
Draft
” label in the title:
- The feature is on by default and requires no admin configuration.
- No changes are made to existing policies or settings.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required. You may choose to:
- Inform users about the new “Save as Draft” option in Outlook for iOS.
- Update internal training materials or documentation as needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.