RM500395 - Outlook: See progress when running rules manually in the new Outlook for Windows and Web

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Status

Launched

Release

General Availability

Last Updated

Apr 10, 2026

Published Oct 1, 2025

Platforms

Desktop
Web

Service

Outlook

Tag

Launched
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC
GCC High
DoD

Cloud

DoD
GCC
GCC High
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Summary

When you choose “Run Rule Now” in Outlook, you’ll now see a visual progress indicator in both the message list and the rules page, showing that the rule is actively being applied. This helps confirm the action is in progress especially for large mailboxes, so you’re not left wondering if anything is happening. #newoutlookforwindows

Description

When you choose “Run Rule Now” in Outlook, you’ll now see a visual progress indicator in both the message list and the rules page, showing that the rule is actively being applied. This helps confirm the action is in progress especially for large mailboxes, so you’re not left wondering if anything is happening. #newoutlookforwindows

GA date: December CY2025