(Updated) Planner is now available in Outlook and Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft Planner is now integrated directly into Outlook (web and new Windows version) and Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling users to manage tasks alongside email and calendar. The rollout begins late July 2026, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and respects existing permissions and policies.

2026-07-10T16:26:54.920Z

<p>Updated July 10, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[Introduction]</b></p><p>We’re making it easier for users to manage tasks where they already work. The Microsoft Planner experience is now available directly in <i>Outlook (web and the new Outlook for Windows) </i>and in the <i>Microsoft 365 Copilot app</i>. This change reduces context switching by allowing users to view and manage tasks and plans alongside email, calendar, and Copilot experiences.</p><p>This update is based on customer feedback requesting tighter integration between task management and daily productivity workflows.</p><p>This message is associated with <b>Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&amp;searchterms=513278" target="_blank">513278</a></b>.</p><p><b>[When this will happen]</b></p><p style="margin-left: 25px;"><b>General Availability (Worldwide): </b>We expect rollout to start late July 2026 and complete by end of July 2026.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[How this affects your organization]</b></p><p><i>Who is affected</i></p><ul><li>All Microsoft 365 tenants</li><li>Users who access Outlook on the web, the new Outlook for Windows, or the Microsoft 365 Copilot app</li></ul><p><i>What will happen</i></p><ul><li>The Planner experience will be available directly within<i> Outlook (web and new Outlook for Windows)</i>.</li><li>Users can view and manage:<ul><li>Personal tasks</li><li>Shared plans</li></ul></li><li>Tasks and plans can be accessed alongside email and calendar workflows.</li><li>Where licensed and enabled, users can access Planner through Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences.</li><li>This feature is <b>enabled by default</b>.</li><li>Existing Microsoft 365 permissions, Planner settings, and Copilot policies are respected.</li><li>&nbsp;A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license is <b>not required&nbsp;</b>to use the Planner app in <i>Outlook</i>.</li><li>There is <b>no change</b> to where Planner data is stored.</li></ul><p><b>[What you can do to prepare]</b></p><p>No admin action is required.</p><p>You may consider:</p><ul><li>Informing users that Planner is now accessible within Outlook and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.</li><li>Updating internal documentation or helpdesk guidance to reflect this new access point.</li><li>Encouraging users to explore Planner for managing tasks and plans.</li><li>Monitoring adoption and feedback using existing usage and feedback channels.</li></ul><p><b>Learn more:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://support.microsoft.com/planner" target="_blank">Microsoft Planner | Microsoft Support</a></p><p><b>[Compliance considerations]</b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.</p>

Planner is now integrated into Outlook (web and new Windows) and Microsoft 365 Copilot, allowing users to manage tasks alongside email and calendar. Rollout is paused, with no admin action needed. Users can access Planner by default without a Copilot license, and existing permissions remain unchanged.

2026-05-18T18:40:37.240Z

<p>Updated May 18, 2026: We have paused rollout of this feature at this time. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[Introduction]</b></p><p>We’re making it easier for users to manage tasks where they already work. The Microsoft Planner experience is now available directly in <i>Outlook (web and the new Outlook for Windows) </i>and in the <i>Microsoft 365 Copilot app</i>. This change reduces context switching by allowing users to view and manage tasks and plans alongside email, calendar, and Copilot experiences.</p><p>This update is based on customer feedback requesting tighter integration between task management and daily productivity workflows.</p><p>This message is associated with <b>Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&amp;searchterms=513278" target="_blank">513278</a></b>.</p><p><b>[When this will happen]</b></p><p style="margin-left: 25px;"><b>General Availability (Worldwide): </b>We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.</p><p><b>[How this affects your organization]</b></p><p><i>Who is affected</i></p><ul><li>All Microsoft 365 tenants</li><li>Users who access Outlook on the web, the new Outlook for Windows, or the Microsoft 365 Copilot app</li></ul><p><i>What will happen</i></p><ul><li>The Planner experience will be available directly within<i> Outlook (web and new Outlook for Windows)</i>.</li><li>Users can view and manage:<ul><li>Personal tasks</li><li>Shared plans</li></ul></li><li>Tasks and plans can be accessed alongside email and calendar workflows.</li><li>Where licensed and enabled, users can access Planner through Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences.</li><li>This feature is <b>enabled by default</b>.</li><li>Existing Microsoft 365 permissions, Planner settings, and Copilot policies are respected.</li><li>&nbsp;A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license is <b>not required&nbsp;</b>to use the Planner app in <i>Outlook</i>.</li><li>There is <b>no change</b> to where Planner data is stored.</li></ul><p><b>[What you can do to prepare]</b></p><p>No admin action is required.</p><p>You may consider:</p><ul><li>Informing users that Planner is now accessible within Outlook and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.</li><li>Updating internal documentation or helpdesk guidance to reflect this new access point.</li><li>Encouraging users to explore Planner for managing tasks and plans.</li><li>Monitoring adoption and feedback using existing usage and feedback channels.</li></ul><p><b>Learn more:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://support.microsoft.com/planner" target="_blank">Microsoft Planner | Microsoft Support</a></p><p><b>[Compliance considerations]</b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.</p>

Planner is now available in Outlook and Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft Planner is now integrated into Outlook (web and new Windows version) and Microsoft 365 Copilot, allowing users to manage tasks alongside email and calendar. This rollout begins mid-May 2026, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and respects existing permissions and settings.

2026-05-13T23:12:03.710Z

New feature,User impact,Admin impact

<p><b>[Introduction]</b></p><p>We’re making it easier for users to manage tasks where they already work. The Microsoft Planner experience is now available directly in <i>Outlook (web and the new Outlook for Windows) </i>and in the <i>Microsoft 365 Copilot app</i>. This change reduces context switching by allowing users to view and manage tasks and plans alongside email, calendar, and Copilot experiences.</p><p>This update is based on customer feedback requesting tighter integration between task management and daily productivity workflows.</p><p>This message is associated with <b>Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&amp;searchterms=513278" target="_blank">513278</a></b>.</p><p><b>[When this will happen]</b></p><p style="margin-left: 25px;"><b>General Availability (Worldwide): </b>Rollout begins in <b>mid-May 2026</b> and is expected to complete by<b> late May 2026</b>.</p><p><b>[How this affects your organization]</b></p><p><i>Who is affected</i></p><ul><li>All Microsoft 365 tenants</li><li>Users who access Outlook on the web, the new Outlook for Windows, or the Microsoft 365 Copilot app</li></ul><p><i>What will happen</i></p><ul><li>The Planner experience will be available directly within<i> Outlook (web and new Outlook for Windows)</i>.</li><li>Users can view and manage:<ul><li>Personal tasks</li><li>Shared plans</li></ul></li><li>Tasks and plans can be accessed alongside email and calendar workflows.</li><li>Where licensed and enabled, users can access Planner through Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences.</li><li>This feature is <b>enabled by default</b>.</li><li>Existing Microsoft 365 permissions, Planner settings, and Copilot policies are respected.</li><li>&nbsp;A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license is <b>not required&nbsp;</b>to use the Planner app in <i>Outlook</i>.</li><li>There is <b>no change</b> to where Planner data is stored.</li></ul><p><b>[What you can do to prepare]</b></p><p>No admin action is required.</p><p>You may consider:</p><ul><li>Informing users that Planner is now accessible within Outlook and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.</li><li>Updating internal documentation or helpdesk guidance to reflect this new access point.</li><li>Encouraging users to explore Planner for managing tasks and plans.</li><li>Monitoring adoption and feedback using existing usage and feedback channels.</li></ul><p><b>Learn more:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://support.microsoft.com/planner" target="_blank">Microsoft Planner | Microsoft Support</a></p><p><b>[Compliance considerations]</b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.</p>