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Summary
- Users can open Outlook emails directly within any full-app Microsoft 365 Copilot experience, including Copilot chat.
- Emails will display side-by-side with the Copilot interface.
- The feature is enabled by default with no changes to existing permissions or controls.
- No administrator action is required to prepare for this change.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 15 Feb 2026
Release End: 28 Feb 2026
Services: M365 Copilot, M365 Copilot Chat
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption
History
1/29/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
We’re introducing a new capability that enables users to open Outlook emails directly within any full‑app Microsoft 365 Copilot experience, including Copilot chat. This enhancement helps reduce context switching by allowing users to view referenced emails alongside their Copilot interaction.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): rollout begins mid-February 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
All users who access Microsoft 365 Copilot full‑app experiences, including Copilot chat.
What will happen:
- Users will be able to open Outlook emails directly from references or sources shown in Copilot chat.
- Emails will open side‑by‑side within the Copilot experience.
- The feature is enabled by default.
- Existing Microsoft 365 permissions and data access models remain unchanged.
- No changes are made to Outlook, Exchange Online, or Copilot admin controls.
What you can do to prepare
- No administrator action is required.
- Update internal documentation if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.