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RM543425 - Outlook: Clear & Flag Actions in New Outlook

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Summary

We’re introducing new rule actions in the new Outlook for Web and Windows to give users greater flexibility and control. This includes Clear Categories, Clear Flag, Complete Flag, and Flag Message, enabling more precise automation of message organization and follow‑up workflows. #newoutlookforwindows

Roadmap ID

543425

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Last Updated

Jul 30, 2026

Published Jan 8, 2026

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Status

Launched

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop
Web

Service

Outlook

Tag

Launched
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

We’re introducing new rule actions in the new Outlook for Web and Windows to give users greater flexibility and control. This includes Clear Categories, Clear Flag, Complete Flag, and Flag Message, enabling more precise automation of message organization and follow‑up workflows. #newoutlookforwindows

GA date: February CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Feb 27, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. Jul 30, 2026 · 11:01 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Tags, Status

  2. Feb 27, 2026 · 11:15 PMOriginal · v1

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