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MC1245222 — Outlook: Share Word, Excel and PowerPoint local files via the new Outlook for Windows

MC1245222Exchange OnlinestayInformedUpdated: 1 September 2026

The new Outlook for Windows will support sending locally stored Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files as email attachments starting early November 2026 (worldwide) and mid-January 2027 (GCC). This feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and aligns with classic Outlook functionality.

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Applies to: Exchange Online

Source: mc.merill.net — data via Merill Fernando's open archive (MIT).