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Outlook Mobile: Follow a meeting option

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  • Seen 16 Jul 2026 mid-July 2026, mid-August 2026 → early August 2026, late August 2026
  • Seen 17 Jun 2026 mid-June 2026 → mid-August 2026
  • Seen 13 May 2026 mid-May 2026, end of May 2026 → mid-June 2026, mid-July 2026
  • Seen 14 Apr 2026 mid-April 2026, end of April 2026 → mid-May 2026, end of May 2026
  • Seen 16 Mar 2026 March 2026, April 2026 → mid-April 2026, end of April 2026

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Updated July 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.  Introduction We’re introducing a new Follow option for meetings in Outlook Mobile.  This feature helps users stay informed when they cannot attend by prompting organizers to record the meeting and by ensuring followers receive key updates and follow‑up items. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early August 2026 (previously mid-July) and is expected to complete by late August 2026 (previously mid-August). How this affects your organization Who is affected All users who schedule or respond to meetings in Outlook Mobile. Attendees will only see the option to respond with Follow if a meeting has two or more participants and when the organizer has requested responses. What will happen A new Follow option will appear as the third option in the mobile RSVP menu. To select “Maybe,” tap the three dots ... :  The Maybe RSVP option will move into the overflow menu:   The No response option will move to the second position in the RSVP list. The feature will be on by default for all tenants. Organizers may receive prompts to record the meeting or address follow‑up items when attendees choose to Follow. No changes to existing Outlook or Exchange Online admin policies. What you can do to prepare No admin action is required. Optional steps: Notify helpdesk and support teams about the updated RSVP options and UI behavior. Update internal end‑user documentation if your organization provides guidance for meeting responses. Learn more: Follow a meeting in Outlook | Microsoft Support Compliance considerations No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

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  1. Updated June 17,July 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.  Introduction … items. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-Julyearly August 2026 (previously mid-June) mid-July) and is expected to complete by mid-Augustlate August 2026 (previously mid-July).mid-August). How this affects your organization Who is affected All users who schedule …

  2. Updated May 13,June 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.  Introduction … items. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-Junemid-July 2026 (previously mid-May) mid-June) and is expected to complete by mid-Julymid-August 2026 (previously end of May).mid-July). How this affects your organization Who is affected All users who schedule …

  3. Updated April 14,May 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.  Introduction … items. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-Maymid-June 2026 (previously mid-April)mid-May) and is expected to complete by end of May mid-July 2026 (previously end of April).May). How this affects your organization Who is affected All users who schedule …

  4. Updated March 16,April 14, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.  Introduction … items. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-Aprilmid-May 2026 (previously mid‑March)mid-April) and is expected to complete by end of AprilMay 2026 (previously mid‑April).end of April). How this affects your organization Who is affected All users who schedule …

    • Tags New feature, User impact, Admin impact → Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact

    Updated March 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.  Introduction We’re introducing a new Follow option for meetings in Outlook Mobile.  … items. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid‑Marchmid-April 2026 (previously mid‑March) and is expected to complete by mid‑April 2026. end of April 2026 (previously mid‑April). How this affects your organization Who is affected All users who schedule …

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