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Open Outlook Emails Inside Copilot Chat | Microsoft Copilot | Chasing Next

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August 25, 2026·Source

Open Outlook Emails Inside Copilot Chat

Clicking an email that Copilot cited now opens it next to the chat instead of sending you to Outlook.

Details

An email reference or source in a full-app Copilot experience now opens alongside Chat rather than in a separate Outlook window
Applies across full-app Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences, not one specific surface
Available on Windows, Mac, and Web

Best for

Checking the source of a Copilot answer without breaking your place in the conversation.

When to use it

Copilot cites an email and you need to read the whole thread before you trust the answer.

Who benefits

Anyone using the full Microsoft 365 Copilot app who verifies Copilot's email citations.

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