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MC1479516: Outlook Retires Link Preview Feature in New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web

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The announcement confirms that link preview cards have already been removed from new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web. Admins mainly need to inform users about the retirement and confirm there is no configuration required. Users lose visual link previews in emails but normal links still work, making the impact noticeable but moderate. The update clarifies completion, so urgency and effort are low.
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ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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AT A GLANCE

Outlook no longer shows preview cards for web links in new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web due to a retired browser service.
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END USERS

Users will stop seeing link preview cards in emails, but links still work normally.
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IT ADMINS

Inform users that link previews are no longer generated in new Outlook and Outlook on the web.
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📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement

(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Link preview retirement
Message ID: MC1479516 (Updated)

Updated October 6, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[What and why]

The Link Preview feature has been retired in new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web because the browser service required to retrieve preview content from the web was deprecated. Without this, Outlook can no longer access the information needed to generate preview cards. Links will continue to function as standard clickable hyperlinks.

[Rollout schedule]

  • General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): This change has already been implemented.

[Impact on your organization]

Who is affected

  • Users of new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web.

Platforms and services

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

What will happen

  • Outlook will no longer generate preview cards for web links that have been inserted or pasted into email messages. Links will continue to function as standard clickable hyperlinks.

[Action required and recommendations]

No action is required. We recommend that you inform users that link preview cards will no longer be automatically generated when composing email messages.

Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro

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