RM567318 - Outlook: Reply with a Template in Rules

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Summary

You can now create a rule that automatically replies to incoming messages with a template you've set up. Set the conditions you care about and pick the template, and Outlook handles the response for you. It's a simple way to send consistent replies without typing the same thing over and over. #newoutlookforwindows

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Oct 26, 2026

Published Jul 7, 2026

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Status

Rolling out

Release

General Availability
Targeted Release

Platforms

Web

Service

Outlook

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Rolling out
General Availability
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Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

You can now create a rule that automatically replies to incoming messages with a template you've set up. Set the conditions you care about and pick the template, and Outlook handles the response for you. It's a simple way to send consistent replies without typing the same thing over and over. #newoutlookforwindows

GA date: October CY2026

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2 versions tracked

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  1. Oct 26, 2026 · 11:15 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Body, Tags, Status, Release phase

  2. Jul 7, 2026 · 11:01 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version