[Introduction]
We’re introducing the ability to save meeting events as drafts in Outlook on iOS. This update helps users start a meeting invitation, pause, and return to it later, providing more flexibility when scheduling on mobile devices.
This message is associated with Microsoft Roadmap ID 545895.
[When this will happen]General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late January 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
[How this affects your organization]Who is affected:
- All users creating calendar events in Outlook on iOS connected to Exchange Online.
What will happen:
- Users will see a new option to save an in-progress meeting as a draft when dismissing an event with at least one attendee:
- Draft events will appear on the calendar with a “[Draft]” label in the title:
- The feature is on by default and requires no admin configuration.
- No changes are made to existing policies or settings.
No admin action is required. You may choose to:
- Inform users about the new “Save as Draft” option in Outlook for iOS.
- Update internal training materials or documentation as needed.
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
Source: Microsoft
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