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MC1248393: Outlook Mobile Adds Follow Option to Keep Users Updated on Missed Meetings

17 July 20263 minutesExchange Online Modern Workspace Pro

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Primary Audience

Microsoft 365 AdminsExchange AdminsIT ManagersService OwnersEnd Users

Why this score?

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Assessment Reasoning

Timeline moved from mid-July to early August, reducing short-term urgency. The change introduces a new RSVP option and shifts existing options in the Outlook Mobile UI, so end users will notice and may require light guidance. No admin settings or policy changes are required, but admins should update user documentation and support teams. Impact for admins is mainly communication and awareness.

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👥 User Impact

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🔧 Effort

ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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AT A GLANCE

Outlook Mobile is adding a Follow option for meetings, so users can stay informed without attending. RSVP options in the mobile menu will change.

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END USERS

Users will see a new Follow button and a reshuffled RSVP menu in Outlook Mobile.

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IT ADMINS

Consider notifying support teams and updating user guidance about the new RSVP behaviour.

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ROLLOUT TIMELINE

Start:
Early August 2026

📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement

(Updated) Outlook Mobile: Follow a meeting option
Message ID: MC1248393 (Updated)

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.

Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro

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