RM560535 - Outlook: 1-year and 2-year options for email sync window (Offline settings)

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Summary

In the new Outlook for Windows, users can choose to save 1 year or 2 years of email on their device for offline access. This expands the existing offline settings and allows users to access more email when they are not connected to the internet. The new options are available under Settings > General > Offline > Days of email to save, giving users greater flexibility based on their storage and offline needs."

Last Updated

Aug 25, 2026

Published Apr 28, 2026

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Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Web

Service

Outlook

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

In the new Outlook for Windows, users can choose to save 1 year or 2 years of email on their device for offline access. This expands the existing offline settings and allows users to access more email when they are not connected to the internet. The new options are available under Settings > General > Offline > Days of email to save, giving users greater flexibility based on their storage and offline needs."

GA date: November CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Apr 28, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. Aug 25, 2026 · 11:13 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Body

  2. Apr 28, 2026 · 10:45 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version