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Microsoft Edge
Auto-open Copilot side pane for Outlook links

Feature details and release plans from a build snapshot of Microsoft's official roadmap feed.

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Product
Microsoft Edge
Release status
In development
RSS publication

Feature overview

When users open links from Outlook, Microsoft Edge can automatically open the Copilot side pane to provide contextual insights and actionable suggestion chips based on email and destination content - such as highlighting key points, and recommending next actions - without disrupting the browsing flow. This experience helps users quickly understand content, take action with fewer steps, and get more value from Copilot while extending productive browsing time in Edge. Admins can control availability to this feature using the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy.

Expected release date

October CY2026

Source: Microsoft 365 Roadmap RSS (build snapshot) Feature ID: 557561

RSS snapshot built . Refreshed on rebuild and deployment.

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