Updated August 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We’re making it easier for users to manage tasks where they already work. The Microsoft Planner experience is now available directly in Outlook (web and the new Outlook for Windows) and in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This change reduces context switching by allowing users to view and manage tasks and plans alongside email, calendar, and Copilot experiences.
This update is based on customer feedback requesting tighter integration between task management and daily productivity workflows.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 513278.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We expect rollout to start early August 2026 (previously late July) and complete late August 2026 (previously early August).
How this affects your organization
Who is affected
- All Microsoft 365 tenants
- Users who access Outlook on the web, the new Outlook for Windows, or the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
What will happen
- The Planner experience will be available directly within Outlook (web and new Outlook for Windows).
- Users can view and manage:
- Personal tasks
- Shared plans
- Tasks and plans can be accessed alongside email and calendar workflows.
- Where licensed and enabled, users can access Planner through Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences.
- This feature is enabled by default.
- Existing Microsoft 365 permissions, Planner settings, and Copilot policies are respected.
- A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license is not required to use the Planner app in Outlook.
- There is no change to where Planner data is stored.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required.
You may consider:
- Informing users that Planner is now accessible within Outlook and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
- Updating internal documentation or helpdesk guidance to reflect this new access point.
- Encouraging users to explore Planner for managing tasks and plans.
- Monitoring adoption and feedback using existing usage and feedback channels.
Learn more: Microsoft Planner | Microsoft Support
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.