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Updated December 4, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We are updating the user interface (UI) for Copilot Chat in Outlook for Android so that the button is separate from the mail compose, event compose, and add a contact button. This feature will be available for users with a M365 Copilot license.
[When this will happen:]General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 and is expected to complete by late January 2026 (previously early December 2025).
[How this affects your organization:]Who is affected:
- Users who have a Copilot license and use Outlook on Android.
What will happen:
- Users will see a distinct Copilot Chat button, separate from mail and event compose buttons.
- This update improves clarity and ease of access to Copilot Chat.
- No changes to functionality or permissions.
- The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
Screenshot 1: Mail view
Screenshot 2: Calendar view
- No admin action is required.
- You may wish to:
- Inform helpdesk staff of the UI change to reduce potential confusion.
- Update internal training or documentation if it references the previous button layout.
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Change History
[Introduction]
We are updating the user interface (UI) for Copilot Chat in Outlook for Android so that the button is separate from the mail compose, event compose, and add a contact button. This feature will be available for users with a M365 Copilot license.
[When this will happen:]General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 and is expected to complete in early December 2025.
[How this affects your organization:]Who is affected:
- Users who have a Copilot license and use Outlook on Android.
What will happen:
- Users will see a distinct Copilot Chat button, separate from mail and event compose buttons.
- This update improves clarity and ease of access to Copilot Chat.
- No changes to functionality or permissions.
- The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
Screenshot 1: Mail view
Screenshot 2: Calendar view
- No admin action is required.
- You may wish to:
- Inform helpdesk staff of the UI change to reduce potential confusion.
- Update internal training or documentation if it references the previous button layout.
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated December 4, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We are updating the user interface (UI) for Copilot Chat in Outlook for Android so that the button is separate from the mail compose, event compose, and add a contact button. This feature will be available for users with a M365 Copilot license.
[When this will happen:]General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 and is expected to complete by late January 2026 (previously early December 2025).
[How this affects your organization:]Who is affected:
- Users who have a Copilot license and use Outlook on Android.
What will happen:
- Users will see a distinct Copilot Chat button, separate from mail and event compose buttons.
- This update improves clarity and ease of access to Copilot Chat.
- No changes to functionality or permissions.
- The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
Screenshot 1: Mail view
Screenshot 2: Calendar view
- No admin action is required.
- You may wish to:
- Inform helpdesk staff of the UI change to reduce potential confusion.
- Update internal training or documentation if it references the previous button layout.
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
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