RM549287 - Outlook: New search folder types

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Status

Launched

Release

General Availability

Last Updated

Feb 27, 2026

Published Jan 28, 2026

Platforms

Desktop
Web

Service

Outlook

Tag

Launched
General Availability
GCC
GCC High
DoD

Cloud

DoD
GCC
GCC High

Summary

Search folders are being moved to the Settings experience in the new Outlook for Windows and web, improving discoverability and alignment with modern organization workflows. In addition, we are expanding supported search folder types, including mail with attachments, old mail, and large mail and more. Users will also gain the ability to filter search folders by specific folders, providing more precise control over how email is organized and surfaced. #newoutlookforwindows

Description

Search folders are being moved to the Settings experience in the new Outlook for Windows and web, improving discoverability and alignment with modern organization workflows. In addition, we are expanding supported search folder types, including mail with attachments, old mail, and large mail and more. Users will also gain the ability to filter search folders by specific folders, providing more precise control over how email is organized and surfaced. #newoutlookforwindows

GA date: March CY2026