MC1423116 – M365 Change Digest

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Outlook mobile's Copilot button will better indicate chat availability in multi-account views, clarifying when Copilot chat can be accessed without changing eligibility or feature access.

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Summary

Outlook for iOS and Android will update the Copilot button to clearly show availability in multi-account views if any account supports Copilot chat, hiding it in unsupported single-account views. This UI change, rolling out July 2026, does not affect licensing, eligibility, or features. No action required.

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[What and Why]

We're updating Outlook for iOS and Android so the Copilot button more clearly reflects when Copilot chat is available for users with multiple accounts connected to the app. The Copilot button will appear in multi-account views (unified message list and calendar) if at least one connected account supports Copilot chat. It will be hidden in single-account views where Copilot chat is not supported. This change does not affect Copilot eligibility, licensing, or feature availability; it is a UI update that better reflects existing support.

This change improves clarity and helps users better understand when Copilot is available. It does not change Copilot eligibility, licensing, or feature availability.

[Rollout Schedule]

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): Beginning in early July 2026 and expected to complete by late July 2026.

[Impact on Your Organization]

Who is affected

Users of Outlook for iOS and Android with multiple accounts configured in the app
Organizations with users licensed for Microsoft Copilot features in Outlook
Platforms/Services
Outlook for iOS
Outlook for Android
Microsoft Copilot

What will happen

The Copilot button will appear in unified mail and calendar views when at least one connected account supports Copilot chat.
The Copilot button will be hidden when users are viewing an individual account that does not support Copilot chat.
Copilot support, licensing requirements, and feature availability are unchanged.
No tenant-level configuration changes are required.
The experience is enabled automatically as part of the rollout.

[Action Required/Recommendations]

No action is required.

Recommended actions:

Inform help desk and support teams about this UI update.
Update internal documentation or training materials that reference Copilot availability in Outlook mobile apps, if applicable.
Communicate to users that this change improves visibility of existing Copilot availability and does not change licensing or feature entitlements.

[Compliance Considerations]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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