(Updated) Outlook Mobile: Follow a meeting option

Outlook Mobile will add a "Follow" RSVP option for meetings with two or more participants starting early August 2026. It prompts organizers to record meetings and send updates to followers. The feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and changes the RSVP menu layout.

2026-07-16T22:54:25.343Z

<p>Updated July 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[Introduction]</b></p><p>We’re introducing a new <b>Follow</b> option for meetings in <i>Outlook Mobile</i>.&nbsp; This feature helps users stay informed when they cannot attend by prompting organizers to record the meeting and by ensuring followers receive key updates and follow‑up items.</p><p><b>[When this will happen]</b></p><p><b>General Availability (Worldwide)</b>: Rollout will begin in <b>early August 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;mid-July)&nbsp;and is expected to complete by<b>&nbsp;late August 2026</b> (previously mid-August).</p><p><b>[How this affects your organization]</b></p><p><i>Who is affected</i></p><ul><li>All users who schedule or respond to meetings in <i>Outlook Mobile</i>. Attendees will only see the option to respond with <i><b>Follow</b> </i>if a meeting has two or more participants and when the organizer has requested responses.</li></ul><p><i>What will happen</i></p><ul><li>A new <b>Follow</b> option will appear as the third option in the<i> mobile RSVP menu</i>. To select “Maybe,” tap the three dots ... :&nbsp;<p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/e4855fa4-c943-4f9d-b25e-681c0a935288/e305ef8377ec2d56dc39a4f2072368944d7ca288.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></p></li><li>The <b>Maybe RSVP </b>option will move into the overflow menu: &nbsp;<p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/f27eb372-d0c2-4b15-979d-488465cc82b6/e9a2f6f33704e2b7790195f05b6aec26b4ff96e9.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></p></li><li>The <b>No </b>response option will move to the second position in the RSVP list.</li><li>The feature will be<b> on by default </b>for all tenants.</li><li>Organizers may receive prompts to record the meeting or address follow‑up items when attendees choose to Follow.</li><li>No changes to existing Outlook or Exchange Online admin policies.</li></ul><p><b>[What you can do to prepare]</b></p><p>No admin action is required.</p><p>Optional steps:</p><ul><li>Notify helpdesk and support teams about the updated RSVP options and UI behavior.</li><li>Update internal end‑user documentation if your organization provides guidance for meeting responses.</li></ul><p>Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/office/follow-a-meeting-in-outlook-4dd196ec-b4ae-4fca-9577-cb9c297723be" target="_blank">Follow a meeting in Outlook | Microsoft Support</a></p><p><b>[Compliance considerations]</b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.</p>

Outlook Mobile will add a "Follow" RSVP option for meetings with two or more participants starting mid-July 2026. It prompts organizers to record meetings and sends updates to followers. The "Maybe" option moves to overflow, "No" moves up, and the feature is on by default with no admin action needed.

2026-06-17T22:03:43.043Z

<p>Updated June 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[Introduction]</b></p><p>We’re introducing a new <b>Follow</b> option for meetings in <i>Outlook Mobile</i>.&nbsp; This feature helps users stay informed when they cannot attend by prompting organizers to record the meeting and by ensuring followers receive key updates and follow‑up items.</p><p><b>[When this will happen]</b></p><p><b>General Availability (Worldwide)</b>: Rollout will begin in <b>mid-July 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;mid-June) and is expected to complete by<b>&nbsp;mid-August 2026 </b>(previously mid-July).</p><p><b>[How this affects your organization]</b></p><p><i>Who is affected</i></p><ul><li>All users who schedule or respond to meetings in <i>Outlook Mobile</i>. Attendees will only see the option to respond with <i><b>Follow</b> </i>if a meeting has two or more participants and when the organizer has requested responses.</li></ul><p><i>What will happen</i></p><ul><li>A new <b>Follow</b> option will appear as the third option in the<i> mobile RSVP menu</i>. To select “Maybe,” tap the three dots ... :&nbsp;<p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/e4855fa4-c943-4f9d-b25e-681c0a935288/e305ef8377ec2d56dc39a4f2072368944d7ca288.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></p></li><li>The <b>Maybe RSVP </b>option will move into the overflow menu: &nbsp;<p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/f27eb372-d0c2-4b15-979d-488465cc82b6/e9a2f6f33704e2b7790195f05b6aec26b4ff96e9.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></p></li><li>The <b>No </b>response option will move to the second position in the RSVP list.</li><li>The feature will be<b> on by default </b>for all tenants.</li><li>Organizers may receive prompts to record the meeting or address follow‑up items when attendees choose to Follow.</li><li>No changes to existing Outlook or Exchange Online admin policies.</li></ul><p><b>[What you can do to prepare]</b></p><p>No admin action is required.</p><p>Optional steps:</p><ul><li>Notify helpdesk and support teams about the updated RSVP options and UI behavior.</li><li>Update internal end‑user documentation if your organization provides guidance for meeting responses.</li></ul><p>Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/office/follow-a-meeting-in-outlook-4dd196ec-b4ae-4fca-9577-cb9c297723be" target="_blank">Follow a meeting in Outlook | Microsoft Support</a></p><p><b>[Compliance considerations]</b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.</p>

Outlook Mobile will add a "Follow" RSVP option for meetings with two or more participants, rolling out mid-June to mid-July 2026. It prompts organizers to record meetings and sends updates to followers. The feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and changes the RSVP menu layout.

2026-05-13T21:23:06.680Z

<p>Updated May 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[Introduction]</b></p><p>We’re introducing a new <b>Follow</b> option for meetings in <i>Outlook Mobile</i>.&nbsp; This feature helps users stay informed when they cannot attend by prompting organizers to record the meeting and by ensuring followers receive key updates and follow‑up items.</p><p><b>[When this will happen]</b></p><p><b>General Availability (Worldwide)</b>: Rollout will begin in <b>mid-June 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;mid-May)&nbsp;and is expected to complete by<b>&nbsp;mid-July 2026 </b>(previously end of May).</p><p><b>[How this affects your organization]</b></p><p><i>Who is affected</i></p><ul><li>All users who schedule or respond to meetings in <i>Outlook Mobile</i>. Attendees will only see the option to respond with <i><b>Follow</b> </i>if a meeting has two or more participants and when the organizer has requested responses.</li></ul><p><i>What will happen</i></p><ul><li>A new <b>Follow</b> option will appear as the third option in the<i> mobile RSVP menu</i>. To select “Maybe,” tap the three dots ... :&nbsp;<p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/e4855fa4-c943-4f9d-b25e-681c0a935288/e305ef8377ec2d56dc39a4f2072368944d7ca288.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></p></li><li>The <b>Maybe RSVP </b>option will move into the overflow menu: &nbsp;<p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/f27eb372-d0c2-4b15-979d-488465cc82b6/e9a2f6f33704e2b7790195f05b6aec26b4ff96e9.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></p></li><li>The <b>No </b>response option will move to the second position in the RSVP list.</li><li>The feature will be<b> on by default </b>for all tenants.</li><li>Organizers may receive prompts to record the meeting or address follow‑up items when attendees choose to Follow.</li><li>No changes to existing Outlook or Exchange Online admin policies.</li></ul><p><b>[What you can do to prepare]</b></p><p>No admin action is required.</p><p>Optional steps:</p><ul><li>Notify helpdesk and support teams about the updated RSVP options and UI behavior.</li><li>Update internal end‑user documentation if your organization provides guidance for meeting responses.</li></ul><p>Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/office/follow-a-meeting-in-outlook-4dd196ec-b4ae-4fca-9577-cb9c297723be" target="_blank">Follow a meeting in Outlook | Microsoft Support</a></p><p><b>[Compliance considerations]</b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.</p>

Outlook Mobile will add a "Follow" option for meeting RSVPs starting mid-May 2026, allowing users to stay informed without attending. This option appears for meetings with two or more participants and replaces "Maybe" in the RSVP menu. The feature is on by default with no admin action needed.

2026-04-14T18:55:24.903Z

<p>Updated April 14, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[Introduction]</b></p><p>We’re introducing a new <b>Follow</b> option for meetings in <i>Outlook Mobile</i>.&nbsp; This feature helps users stay informed when they cannot attend by prompting organizers to record the meeting and by ensuring followers receive key updates and follow‑up items.</p><p><b>[When this will happen]</b></p><p><b>General Availability (Worldwide)</b>: Rollout will begin in <b>mid-May 2026 </b>(previously&nbsp;mid-April)&nbsp;and is expected to complete by<b>&nbsp;end of May 2026 </b>(previously end of April).</p><p><b>[How this affects your organization]</b></p><p><i>Who is affected</i></p><ul><li>All users who schedule or respond to meetings in <i>Outlook Mobile</i>. Attendees will only see the option to respond with <i><b>Follow</b> </i>if a meeting has two or more participants and when the organizer has requested responses.</li></ul><p><i>What will happen</i></p><ul><li>A new <b>Follow</b> option will appear as the third option in the<i> mobile RSVP menu</i>. To select “Maybe,” tap the three dots ... :&nbsp;<p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/e4855fa4-c943-4f9d-b25e-681c0a935288/e305ef8377ec2d56dc39a4f2072368944d7ca288.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></p></li><li>The <b>Maybe RSVP </b>option will move into the overflow menu: &nbsp;<p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/f27eb372-d0c2-4b15-979d-488465cc82b6/e9a2f6f33704e2b7790195f05b6aec26b4ff96e9.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></p></li><li>The <b>No </b>response option will move to the second position in the RSVP list.</li><li>The feature will be<b> on by default </b>for all tenants.</li><li>Organizers may receive prompts to record the meeting or address follow‑up items when attendees choose to Follow.</li><li>No changes to existing Outlook or Exchange Online admin policies.</li></ul><p><b>[What you can do to prepare]</b></p><p>No admin action is required.</p><p>Optional steps:</p><ul><li>Notify helpdesk and support teams about the updated RSVP options and UI behavior.</li><li>Update internal end‑user documentation if your organization provides guidance for meeting responses.</li></ul><p>Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/office/follow-a-meeting-in-outlook-4dd196ec-b4ae-4fca-9577-cb9c297723be" target="_blank">Follow a meeting in Outlook | Microsoft Support</a></p><p><b>[Compliance considerations]</b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.</p>

(Updated) Outlook Mobile: Follow a meeting option

Outlook Mobile will add a "Follow" RSVP option for meetings starting mid-April 2026, allowing users to stay informed without attending. This option appears if a meeting has two or more participants and organizer response is requested. The feature is on by default, with no admin action required.

2026-03-16T22:39:43.060Z

Updated message,New feature,User impact,Admin impact

<p>Updated March 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[Introduction]</b></p><p>We’re introducing a new <b>Follow</b> option for meetings in <i>Outlook Mobile</i>.&nbsp; This feature helps users stay informed when they cannot attend by prompting organizers to record the meeting and by ensuring followers receive key updates and follow‑up items.</p><p><b>[When this will happen]</b></p><p><b>General Availability (Worldwide)</b>: Rollout will begin in <b>mid-April 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;mid‑March)&nbsp;and is expected to complete by<b>&nbsp;end of April 2026 </b>(previously mid‑April).</p><p><b>[How this affects your organization]</b></p><p><i>Who is affected</i></p><ul><li>All users who schedule or respond to meetings in <i>Outlook Mobile</i>. Attendees will only see the option to respond with <i><b>Follow</b> </i>if a meeting has two or more participants and when the organizer has requested responses.</li></ul><p><i>What will happen</i></p><ul><li>A new <b>Follow</b> option will appear as the third option in the<i> mobile RSVP menu</i>. To select “Maybe,” tap the three dots ... :&nbsp;<p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/e4855fa4-c943-4f9d-b25e-681c0a935288/e305ef8377ec2d56dc39a4f2072368944d7ca288.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></p></li><li>The <b>Maybe RSVP </b>option will move into the overflow menu: &nbsp;<p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/f27eb372-d0c2-4b15-979d-488465cc82b6/e9a2f6f33704e2b7790195f05b6aec26b4ff96e9.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></p></li><li>The <b>No </b>response option will move to the second position in the RSVP list.</li><li>The feature will be<b> on by default </b>for all tenants.</li><li>Organizers may receive prompts to record the meeting or address follow‑up items when attendees choose to Follow.</li><li>No changes to existing Outlook or Exchange Online admin policies.</li></ul><p><b>[What you can do to prepare]</b></p><p>No admin action is required.</p><p>Optional steps:</p><ul><li>Notify helpdesk and support teams about the updated RSVP options and UI behavior.</li><li>Update internal end‑user documentation if your organization provides guidance for meeting responses.</li></ul><p>Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/office/follow-a-meeting-in-outlook-4dd196ec-b4ae-4fca-9577-cb9c297723be" target="_blank">Follow a meeting in Outlook | Microsoft Support</a></p><p><b>[Compliance considerations]</b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.</p>