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RM557675 - Outlook: Share Word, Excel, and PowerPoint local files via the new Outlook for Windows

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Summary

When working in an open Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file, users will now be able to send a copy of the locally stored file by email through the new Outlook for Windows. #newoutlookforwindows

Roadmap ID

557675

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Last Updated

May 4, 2026

Published Feb 20, 2026

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Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop

Service

Outlook

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC

Cloud

GCC
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

When working in an open Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file, users will now be able to send a copy of the locally stored file by email through the new Outlook for Windows. #newoutlookforwindows

GA date: September CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Feb 20, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. May 4, 2026 · 11:00 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Body

  2. Feb 20, 2026 · 11:15 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version

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