Outlook Will Soon Flag Your Most Important Emails
How much time do you waste sorting through emails each day, trying to figure out what really needs your attention?
If you’re like most business owners, the answer is probably “too much.”
Between customer queries, supplier updates, internal messages, and the occasional bit of junk, your inbox can quickly become overwhelming.
And if you or your team miss something important because it gets buried, that can cause delays, confusion, or even lost opportunities.
Microsoft’s New Inbox Helper
Microsoft is releasing a clever new tool to make this easier.
Outlook for iOS and Android will soon use Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, to flag your most important emails automatically. The new feature, called Priority View, will organise your inbox into two categories: High Priority and Needs Replies.
When you open Outlook on your phone, the emails that matter most will stand out straight away.
Why This Matters
We all know how easy it is for critical messages to slip through the cracks, especially when you’re managing multiple roles or projects. With Priority View, you’ll spend less time digging through your inbox and more time focusing on what really matters.
For your team, it can help reduce the stress of keeping up with a full inbox. No more worrying about missing an important client email buried under newsletters or updates.
When It’s Coming
This feature is rolling out gradually and may not reach all users until late 2025. It will be available to businesses using Microsoft 365 with a Copilot license, since Copilot is a paid add-on.
How to Prepare
If you’re already exploring AI tools to boost productivity, this is a great one to keep an eye on.
At Vaelis IT, we help local businesses across the Northern Beaches and North Shore make the most of their Microsoft 365 setup. Whether you want to deploy Copilot, improve your Microsoft 365 environment, or streamline your business IT support, we can help you work smarter and stay ahead.
If you’d like to learn more about using Copilot in Outlook, Teams, or other Microsoft apps, get in touch today.