Microsoft Edge: Auto-open Copilot side pane for Outlook links

Originally posted by Microsoft Feb 25, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

When users open links from Outlook, Microsoft Edge can automatically open the Copilot side pane to provide contextual insights and actionable suggestion chips based on email and destination content – such as highlighting key points, and recommending next actions – without disrupting the browsing flow. This experience helps users quickly understand content, take action with fewer steps, and get more value from Copilot while extending productive browsing time in Edge.

Product	Microsoft Edge
Release phase	General Availability
Release date	May CY2026
Platform	Web
Cloud Instance	Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Created	2026-02-25 00:15:23Z
Roadmap ID	557561
Roadmap Link	https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=557561