RM557561 - Microsoft Edge: Auto-open Copilot side pane for Outlook links

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Summary

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.

Last Updated

May 6, 2026

Published Feb 25, 2026

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Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Web

Service

Microsoft Edge

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

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.

GA date: June CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Feb 25, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. May 6, 2026 · 11:15 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Body

  2. Feb 25, 2026 · 12:15 AMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version