Microsoft to Discontinue Copilot Themes in Outlook in October
Microsoft is discontinuing the AI-powered Copilot themes and the "Wrap up your day" feature in the new Outlook for Windows, macOS, and the web globally in October. Additionally, the company plans to update the Outlook Copilot experience with a simplified, chat-centric design. This change reflects Microsoft's ongoing adjustments to its AI product offerings based on user adoption and engagement metrics. It indicates a strategic shift toward streamlining core chat functionalities rather than maintaining niche aesthetic customizations. The deprecation affects the ability to use prompts to generate custom visual themes in Outlook. Microsoft is also introducing an improved navigation and layout alongside updated Work IQ controls in the new chat-focused Copilot experience.
## BACKGROUND
Copilot themes were introduced to allow users with Microsoft Copilot subscriptions to generate personalized visual styles for their email clients through text prompts. The new Outlook is Microsoft's cross-platform email client designed to unify the Outlook experience across Windows, Mac, and web environments.