Microsoft's Windows 10/11 Outlook Embraces AI with New Features

TapTechNews June 13th, Microsoft Corporation released a blog post yesterday (June 12th), knowing that there are still many customers using the Windows Classic version of Outlook application. Windows 10/Windows 11 Classic version of Outlook also embraces AI: can summarize, compose emails, etc.

In the blog post, Microsoft also emphasized the release process of the future Copilot feature. Firstly, it will go live in Windows 10/11 and the new web version of Outlook, and then quickly expand to Apple Mac and mobile devices. It will be available in the Classic version of Outlook 3 to 12 months after going live.

Microsoft stated that users currently in the CurrentChannel or MonthlyEnterpriseChannel can experience the new Copilot feature in the Classic version of Outlook.

TapTechNews attached the available functions as follows:

Summarization

The Copilot can help users sort and summarize the content of emails. The Copilot will even point out the source of the information to help users get more details when needed. It has been available in the latest version 16.0.17028.10000.

Assistant for优化（注释：这里的“优化表述”指优化语言表达）

The Copilot can assist by providing suggestions to help users convey ideas with the right tone and clarity, and ensure that the recipient's feelings are consistent with the expectations.

Compose Emails

When composing a new email, users can input hints and adjust the required length and tone. The Copilot will generate a draft according to this information (available since version 16.0.17425.20174).