Outlook: Insert Symbols

What and Why

A variety of symbols can be added to an email message that you are composing. On the Insert tab, select Symbols.

Rollout Schedule

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out on late November 2026 and expect to complete by late December 2026.

Targeted Release (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out on mid October 2026 and expect to complete by early November 2026.

General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out on late November 2026 and expect to complete by late December 2026.

General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out on late November 2026 and expect to complete by late December 2026.

General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out on late November 2026 and expect to complete by late December 2026.

Impact on Your Organization

Who is affected

• Users composing emails in new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web.
• Help desk and training teams that support Outlook message composition experiences.

Platforms/Services

• Exchange Online.
• New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web.

What will happen

• Users will be able to insert symbols into email messages from the Insert tab.
• This adds a built-in way to include special characters and symbols while composing messages.
• The capability will roll out automatically during the scheduled rollout window.

Action Required/Recommendations

• No admin action is required.
• Inform users that symbols can be inserted from the Insert tab when composing email.
• Update internal Outlook training or help desk guidance if it references how users add special characters to messages.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.