MC1309747 – M365 Change Digest

One-line summary

Rollout paused: Planner is coming to Outlook (web/new Windows) and the Copilot app, letting users manage tasks alongside email, calendar, and Copilot without needing a Copilot license.

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RoadmapIds

513278

Summary

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.

Platforms

Desktop, Web

Body (from Message Center)

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.

[Introduction]

We’re making it easier for users to manage tasks where they already work. The Microsoft Planner experience is now available directly in Outlook (web and the new Outlook for Windows) and in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This change reduces context switching by allowing users to view and manage tasks and plans alongside email, calendar, and Copilot experiences.

This update is based on customer feedback requesting tighter integration between task management and daily productivity workflows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 513278.

[When this will happen]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.

[How this affects your organization]

Who is affected

All Microsoft 365 tenants
Users who access Outlook on the web, the new Outlook for Windows, or the Microsoft 365 Copilot app

What will happen

The Planner experience will be available directly within Outlook (web and new Outlook for Windows).
Users can view and manage:
- Personal tasks
- Shared plans
Tasks and plans can be accessed alongside email and calendar workflows.
Where licensed and enabled, users can access Planner through Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences.
This feature is enabled by default.
Existing Microsoft 365 permissions, Planner settings, and Copilot policies are respected.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license is not required to use the Planner app in Outlook.
There is no change to where Planner data is stored.

[What you can do to prepare]

No admin action is required.

You may consider:

Informing users that Planner is now accessible within Outlook and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Updating internal documentation or helpdesk guidance to reflect this new access point.
Encouraging users to explore Planner for managing tasks and plans.
Monitoring adoption and feedback using existing usage and feedback channels.

Learn more: Microsoft Planner | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

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