Microsoft Outlook for Android: Users can apply categories to emails
Microsoft Outlook for Android will allow users to assign and remove categories from emails, view categories in the message list and reading pane, and filter messages by category. This feature will roll out from mid-June to mid-July 2025 and requires no admin action. Coming soon for Microsoft Outlook for Android: Users will be able to assign categories to emails and remove categories they have previously assigned to their emails. They will also be able to view categories in the message list and reading pane. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 493945. When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-July 2025. With this feature, users will be able to add or remove categories on emails using conversation actions in the reading pane, using multiselect through long press in the message list, and as a new swipe action. Users will also be able to filter the message list by category. Finally, users will be able to see assigned categories on their emails in both the message list (left) and the reading pane (right): View image in new tab This new feature will be available by default for users to apply. What you need to do to prepare: This change will happen automatically by the specified date. No admin action is required. Please notify your users about this change and update your documentation to prepare your help desk. Message ID: MC1085132
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