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(Updated) Outlook: Share Word, Excel and PowerPoint local files via the new Outlook for Windows
Summary AI-generated
The new Outlook for Windows will support sending locally stored Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files as email attachments, streamlining file sharing and matching classic Outlook features.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Inform help desk staff about this update
- Update internal documentation referencing classic Outlook workflows
- Encourage adoption of the new Outlook for Windows if transitioning
Written by Azure OpenAI (gpt-4.1) from the text of the post below. It can be incomplete or wrong; the original post is authoritative.
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Original post from Microsoft
Updated November 4, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We’re adding support for sending locally stored Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files as email attachments directly through the new Outlook for Windows. This update streamlines the sharing experience and aligns with ongoing efforts to bring feature parity between classic Outlook for Windows and the new Outlook.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557675.
[When this will happen]
- General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-January 2027 (previously early November 2026) and expect to complete by mid-February 2027 (previously early December 2026).
- General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out in late February 2027 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by late March 2027 (previously mid-February).
[How this affects your organization]
Who is affected
- Users working with locally stored Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files (not stored in OneDrive).
- Organizations adopting or transitioning to the new Outlook for Windows.
What will happen
- Users can now share local Office files as email attachments directly through the new Outlook for Windows.
- Users will no longer need to rely on the classic Outlook for Windows to send local file attachments.
- This feature is ON by default.
- There is no change to existing admin controls or policies, and all existing Outlook/Exchange policies continue to apply.
[What you can do to prepare]
No admin action is required.
To prepare your organization, you may:
- Inform help desk staff about this update to reduce support inquiries.
- Update your internal documentation if it references classic Outlook workflows.
- Encourage users to adopt the new Outlook for Windows if your organization is transitioning away from classic Outlook.
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- RoadmapIds
- 557675
- Summary
- Starting mid-January 2027, the new Outlook for Windows will support sending locally stored Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files as email attachments, replacing the need for classic Outlook. This feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and aims to streamline file sharing and align features between Outlook versions.
- Platforms
- Desktop