Inking Support Coming to the New Outlook

On a touch-enabled device, add a canvas to your message and draw with your finger, a digital pen, or a mouse in Outlook. Select from different pen styles and edit your drawing to freely express yourself.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151810

When this will happen:

Rollout will begin in early September 2023 and is expected to be complete by late September 2023.

How this will affect your organization:

Users will be able to draw or compose a message with digital ink. On a touch enabled device, users will see the Draw tab. Once selected, you can pick from multiple options of thickness of the pen, color of the ink and type of pen (highlighter, pencil, pen).

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What you need to do to prepare:

There is nothing you need to do to prepare. You may want to notify your users of this update.

Message ID: MC670030


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